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 The First Assistant Director-General (FADG) Enterprise Services is a key member of ASIO's executive team, responsible for providing strategic leadership and expertise to support the achievement of ASIO's goals and objectives. The successful candidate will lead ASIO's Internal Security Services, Finance and Procurement, Facilities Services and Capability Governance Program Delivery branches. In this role you will form part of the senior leadership team, where you will work closely with the Director-General and executive to deliver outcomes consistent with the Organisation's practices and values. A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months. The key duties of the position include Role responsibilities As FADG Enterprise Services in ASIO, you will be responsible for: • Leading the provision of high-quality corporate operations to support the organisation's objectives. • Driving operational reform and transformational change to achieve efficiencies and improve performance. • Ensuring corporate operations resources are structured and deployed effectively. • Promoting a culture of innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. • Ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and regulatory requirements. • Maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across the Organisation and government to ensure value and quality of the services delivered. • Integrated program and project management support and oversight to ensure the Organisation realises business benefit from major capability and procurement activities. • Planning and delivery of ASIO's internal security services - personal, physical and cyber - to harden the threat environment and protect the Organisation's people, assets and capabilities from threats to security, by insiders or adversaries. • Alignment of the Organisation's financial resources to Corporate Plan priorities and ensure the sustainability of capability and operational outcomes. • Whole of life planning and management to operate and maintain a range of facilities supporting the unique and varied needs of the Organisation. What you will bring We invite applications from people with the following attributes: • Strategic leadership: demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership and advice at a senior level. • Change management: demonstrated ability to lead and manage change, including the implementation of new enterprise strategies, policies, and systems. • Analytical and problem-solving skills: strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions. • Operational management: experience in managing corporate functions to deliver results and achieve strategic outcomes. • Collaboration and influencing: strong relationship-building skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, parliamentary bodies, and auditing and oversight organisations. • Risk management: Ability to identify and manage risks, including security risks, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and protect organisational assets. • Innovation and problem-solving: ability to promote a culture of innovation and problem-solving, and to drive continuous improvement and transformational change. What we offer you ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including: • A competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance. • Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent. • A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work-life balance. • Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance. (Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are generally not available. • Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education. • Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks. • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
