Some days, I have many meetings with various ASIO staff to discuss the technologies they want to use in a corporate/operational capacity and offer advice as to how they may securely implement those technologies. You cant vent about a bad day at work. You will undergo a long and demanding assessment process. During the Cold War, this largely consisted of keeping an eye on Soviet interference. William Stoltz, a senior adviser for public policy for the Australian National University's National Security College, said the move to Instagram showed that Australia was following, albeit more slowly, in the footsteps of nations such as the United States and the United Kingdom. Typically, ASIO staff work within what is called Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), which allows us to view and handle classified information. I find it incredibly rewarding to understand how systems can be broken, breaking them, and fixing them again. ASIO has worked to protect Australia and Australians for over 70 years. During my time at university I ended up failing a subject and in doing so I learnt more about myself than I had with any of my successes. Having said that, I found the interview and assessment process to be pretty straightforward, much like you would experience with other job applications. We seek to reflect the diversity of the community we protect, and recognise the value of diverse thinking. The people I dealt with during the process were always professional and helpful. You will be a highly resilient and adaptable individual with good judgement and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Youll earn $80,797 while doing the Technologist graduate program, with a pay bump to $83,936 once youve completed it.For the Intelligence Professionals program, you will earn between $83,936 and $90,107 plus 15.4% superannuation. If you dont get it the first time around, it does not mean its not achievable, and sometimes (at least in my experience), you have to try a few times in a few different ways and thats ok because it gets you there in the end! Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Understandably, we cant take such information outside of the SCIF which means once you leave work each day, you are much better equipped to disconnect entirely. The area I grew up in was quite culturally diverse, which was likely a contributing factor in my developing a love of travel. Here I started washing dishes in the kitchen before working my way up through some more enjoyable roles. If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact ASIO Recruitment at careers@asio.gov.au or phone 02 6257 4916. you require further information after reading the selection documentation, This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. On-screen notification of the application is provided, but no email. As an Intelligence Professional, you'll play a critical role in delivering accurate, relevant, and timely intelligence that supports informed decision-making. 6. To be eligible for a role in ASIO you must consider the following before submitting an application: Almost 20,000 people applied for work at Australias domestic intelligence agency last year but only a few hundred had any success. Today, Im going to see if I can derive some information from certain records we receive from an external provider. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. Abstract reasoning is considering the hypothetical. I think Ill watch Spycraft on Netflix. ASIO protects Australia, its people and its interests from threats to security through intelligence collection and assessment, and the provision of advice to the Australian Government. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. Start receiving applications today from GradConnection's student and graduate members! Most of the positions I applied for involved an assessment centre, a full day of activities and an interview. Intelligence Officers have a breadth of career opportunities within ASIO in both analytical and human intelligence collection roles. The campaign comes a yearafter the organisation joined Twitter, and since they allowed the ABC inside their Canberra headquarters for the first time. When I was young my parents travelled a lot for work, so I spent a great deal of time in Asia. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. A variety of careers are offered in the ASIO including entry-level and graduate jobs across a number of departments that include technology, surveillance, intelligence, trades, corporate services, language specialists and more. Enter an employer or university you want to find in our search bar. Im going to expand my sample space before heading off to lunch. My work directly contributes to colleagues and partners understanding of the security environment, including any trends to be aware of current or in the future and potential mitigation strategies. Completing the Corporate Graduate Program as a legal graduate does not necessarily mean you are pigeon-holed into a legal career in ASIO forever. Like most kids from the outback, there was not a lot of opportunities to pursue my career interest (in my case Information Technology) in my home town beyond high school. On successful completion of the program you will be promoted and the salary range will increase to between $92,773 and $104,533 plus 15.4% superannuation. It is designed for you, to give you the ASIO experience while making a difference to help shape the protection of Australia and Australians. ASIO desires and requires diversity. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO Intelligence Officers have a wide array of career opportunities within ASIO, completing postings in both analytical and human intelligence collection roles. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Within the Program, I rotated through three teams over twelve months. Absolutely. This kind of test will depend on the specific role applied for but may test specific role-based skills required, for example, coding, or specific numerical skills not tested elsewhere. Seven staff-led diversity and inclusion networks. The ASIO recruitment process can be lengthy due to the requirement that ASIO Officers hold a security clearance, so you'll need to be patient!