The Opportunity
An APS level 5 Intelligence Oversight Officer supports the core work of IGIS – delivering efficient and effective oversight of the agencies within IGIS' jurisdiction. Fundamentally, an APS level 5 Intelligence Oversight Officer, with direction and guidance, demonstrates analytic and critical thinking skills to understand agency activities, identify issues, formulate an informed view and support the identification of findings and recommendations. These officers will contribute to the delivery of the oversight activities of the Office. APS level 5 Intelligence Oversight Officers engage with stakeholders across a broad range of intelligence agencies, and actively contribute to the broader functions of IGIS to ensure it delivers effective oversight, as required.
Key responsibilities of the Intelligence Oversight Officer role: Contribute to reviews (also known as inspections and inquiries) of intelligence agency activities by conducting research, examining documentation, analysing data, physical observation and meeting with agency staff.Engage with colleagues in the agencies IGIS oversees and broader Government to further the work of the Office.Critically analyse issues and complex documents and apply sound judgment to support the identification of findings and recommendations.Support communication (verbally and in written form) with a wide variety of audiences, to varying degrees of complexity, including to senior managers.Provide input to oversight planning activities to ensure the IGIS is overseeing the most important areas of agency activity.Contribute to the application of legislation, policies and procedures to agency activities and seek support from internal stakeholders where required.Handle highly classified and sensitive information on a daily basis.Exercise professional discretion.To be successful in this role you will have: A demonstrated aptitude to analysing an issue or activity and support the development of clear views and recommendations.A desire to work in a productive, values-driven organisation and to achieve results.A desire to work as part of a small team to deliver significant outcomes.A positive attitude, energy and commitment to the objectives of IGIS.A collaborative and respectful approach to all aspects of your work.The ability to conduct your work in an organised and flexible manner.Essential skills and experience: Analytical and critical thinking skills to tackle complex issues.Written and verbal communication skills.Ability to support relationships with a network of stakeholders in a responsive and flexible way.Ability to work effectively in a small team environment during a period of change.Ability to work productively and discretely within a highly sensitive workplace.Ability and aptitude to learn, develop new skills and show initiative.Desirable skills and experience: Understanding of, and/or experience in, the National Intelligence Community (NIC) and broader APS.Experience undertaking inspections, audits or other types of administrative reviews or analytical work.Security, suitability and integrity requirements:
Positions at IGIS are positions of trust. Appointment to our Office depends on the outcome of an organisational suitability assessment. Appointment and ongoing employment at the Office are subject to a Positive Vetting clearance being granted and maintained. Security vetting may take many months to complete and requires candidates to provide significant information to the vetting authority. In addition, all IGIS staff are required to make annual conflict of interest declarations to ensure the independence and integrity of the Office.
Am I eligible to apply? You must be an Australian citizen and you must have a checkable background.Note: we must be able to practically verify, from independent and reliable sources, [cumulative] periods of 12-months or more spent outside Australia.You must be willing to undergo a comprehensive security clearance suitability assessment.Note: 'willing to undergo' means fully cooperating in the assessment process, including the timely provision of information and documentary evidence. #J-18808-Ljbffr