The Organisation The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things - they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient. We seek to reflect the diversity of the community we protect. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value. The opportunity Play an instrumental role in protecting Australia's most privileged information, capabilities and secrets from the threat of espionage and foreign interference. As part of the TOP SECRET Privileged Access (TS-PA) Vetting Authority, you will directly contribute to vetting assessments in line with whole-of-government policy and ASIO security policies. You will represent ASIO and liaise with a range of stakeholders and clearance subjects from diverse backgrounds. Vetting professionals also contribute to ongoing policy reform and vetting capability development. Multiple opportunities are available: • AE5 Vetting Assessors (APS5 equivalent) • AE6 Vetting Analysts (APS6 equivalent) We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds and cultures who can bring transferrable skills from professions including, but not limited to: • HR or procurement. • Defence, government, or policy. • Psychology or counselling. • Office management or business administration. • Consulting or contracting. A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies. The merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months. The key duties of the position include Role responsibilities You will directly contribute to vetting assessments in line with whole of government policy and ASIO security policies. You will gather and analyse information, making assessments and recommendations on a person's suitability to hold a security clearance. As an AE5 Vetting Assessor, you will: • Work in a team, conduct checks, and perform administrative functions to support vetting assessments. • Effectively represent ASIO through engagement with clearance applicants as well as external stakeholders. • With supervision, manage a caseload, conduct interviews as required, develop assessments, and provide advice regarding an individual's suitability to hold a TS-PA security clearance. As an AE6 Vetting Analyst, you will: • Assess an individual's suitability to hold or maintain security clearances that permits access to classified material. • Manage a case load autonomously, conducting interviews, developing assessments and making recommendations in a complex security environment about an individual's suitability to hold a TS-PA security clearance in accordance with risk management principles. • Use your excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills to build and maintain rapport with interviewees, effectively represent ASIO, and liaise with a range of stakeholders. • Provide mentoring and support to new starters and other team members on vetting analysis and assessment. What you will bring We invite applications from people with the following attributes: • Curiosity, empathy, and resilience. • Understanding and sensitivity of the customs, practices, cultures, and beliefs of others, and are comfortable discussing sensitive and personal information. • Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills. • The ability to form and maintain strong working relationships with people from different backgrounds. • Strategic thinking and problem solving. • Strong written communication skills. Experience in one of the following is not required but highly regarded: • Insider threat analysis. • Personnel vetting. • Intelligence assessments. • Cyber security. You do not require any specific qualifications for this position as ASIO provides relevant training and education to successful candidates upon commencement in their role. What we offer you ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including: • A competitive salary, including a 7.5% allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance. • Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%. • A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to maintain a work life balance. • Flexible working arrangements. (Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are not available). • Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education. • Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks. • Mentoring opportunities. • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
