Defence is committed to supporting workplace flexibility. Please contact the contact officer for further details.
Merit List/Pools and How They Will Be UsedApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.
This merit list/pool may be used to fill other vacancies in Canberra.
The Key Duties of the Position Include:The Role
Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference? Do you have a passion for leadership, problem solving, and synthesising information to deliver an outcome? If so, you may be the perfect fit for a role in the Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO). As either an Intelligence Assessment Director or Technical Intelligence Assessment Director, you are responsible for leading teams of analysts to undertake all-source assessments on wide-ranging issues critical to Australia's national interests, while developing teams to deliver impactful results.
You will collaborate with a broad network of stakeholders, foster relationships across Defence, broader Government, and with international partners, ensuring DIO's assessments directly inform decisions on Australia's strategic circumstances.
You will have access to unique and highly desirable training and professional development opportunities. A merit pool of highly suitable candidates will be established to fill EL 2 vacancies in DIO within the next 18 months.
This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Agreement (DEA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.
About Our Team
DIO is an exciting workplace that supports the Chief of Defence Intelligence, senior Defence decision-makers, the Minister for Defence, and government and military customers to better understand military, technical, political, social, and cultural developments, and the implications for Australia's national security and the Australian Defence Force.
DIO is an inclusive workplace where we trust, respect, and invest in our people, working together to achieve outcomes that advance the national interest. We are an organisation of dedicated professionals with a strong sense of purpose. We embrace a culture that supports staff wellbeing and champions individuals to brief the highest levels of government, highlighting their knowledge and expertise. We also believe a diverse workplace that celebrates our differences makes us stronger and better leaders and intelligence professionals, who question and contest ideas to deliver robust, considered outcomes.
Don't miss this chance to join our dynamic and dedicated team of intelligence professionals!
Our Ideal Candidate
These positions suit experienced, self-motivated, intellectually curious individuals with initiative, strong judgement, and a commitment to advancing Australia's national security interests. You will leverage your expert leadership skills, broad knowledge, and professional networks to demonstrate your ability to anticipate and support the needs of DIO's customers, and you will be skilled at operating effectively within high-pressure environments.
DIO's people are our most valuable resource. You must have a demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and mentor intelligence analysts while exercising judgement and strong public service skills. You will have integrity and place high value on collaborative and innovative approaches to achieving results.
Your advanced analytic and communication skills will enable you to lead teams to deliver timely, relevant, and insightful intelligence assessments informing real-world strategic decision making. You also will be highly aware of DIO's place in government and its primary goals, anticipating opportunities and proposing strategies to address them.
Security Clearance:
Prior to commencement, successful applicants will be required to undergo a psychological assessment and an extensive security clearance process. As a Positive Vetting clearance is required, applicants must be Australian Citizens; be able to account for their personal background for their whole life; and be able to demonstrate suitability to work in a high-security intelligence environment.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability Contact Name Withheld
Contact Phone: 02 6212 0750
Agency Employment Act: PS Act 1999
Position Number: DIG/09058/24
Vacancy Number: VN-0750491
Getting to Know the Department of DefenceThe Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army, and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists, and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment, and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers
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