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Job Vacancies Intelligence Development Program - Early and Mid 2026 Intakes Job Type: Intelligence Officer
Location: Canberra
Category: Ongoing - Permanent
Job Reference: 00620242025
Salary: $93,566 - $116,519
Closing Date: 16-Sep-2024
The Opportunity Are you a detail-oriented team player, a critical thinker with excellent communication skills and good judgement? Do you have a natural curiosity and a drive to constantly seek out new information and insights? Are you seeking a diverse and rewarding career in intelligence, playing a crucial role providing advice to government on matters of national security?
As an Intelligence Professional, you'll play a critical role in delivering accurate, relevant, and timely intelligence that supports informed decision-making. ASIO is seeking applications for the Intelligence Development Program (IDP) for the January and July 2026 intakes. This 12-month development program for intelligence professionals provides participants with comprehensive training in intelligence assessment, analysis and advice.
As an Intelligence Analyst, you will have the opportunity for a diverse career across a range of specialised analytical areas. You will identify and investigate patterns and anomalies, draw intelligence value from large volumes of information, solve complex problems and develop subject matter expertise to make intelligence assessments and produce high quality advice.
What you will bring An interest in national security. Exceptional judgement and the ability to provide impartial advice. The ability to gather, research and analyse information to prepare written and oral briefings. Critical thinking, complex problem solving and logical reasoning. The ability to operate independently and as part of a team. The ability to demonstrate personal and professional resilience and adaptability. High level interpersonal and verbal communication skills. The ability to build productive relationships across ASIO and with partners. The motivation and aptitude to undertake a comprehensive 12-month development program. A diverse range of skills, qualifications and life experience. Eligibility Must be an Australian citizen. Must be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance. Candidates for subsequent Intelligence Officer training must have an Australian Drivers Licence, this criteria will only apply following completion of Intelligence Analyst training and a defined period of employment. How to apply Click on 'Apply online' to commence your application. Your application must include the following:
A current CV outlining your employment history, the dates and a brief description of your role, as well as any academic qualifications or relevant training you may have undertaken. A pitch of no more than 2 pages outlining what skills, qualities and knowledge you will bring to ASIO. Details of 2 referees, which must include a current and previous manager. Closing date and time Applications close Monday 16 September at 5.00pm AEDT. No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted.
Employment conditions Employment is under the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979. Conditions of service are similar to those applying in the Australian Public Service.
The Recruitment Selection Process We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for the Intelligence Development Program. Please be advised that our selection process is rigorous and extensive.
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