Intelligence Operations Support Officers assist our intelligence gathering operations around the globe by performing research, analysis, planning and reporting.
Be the intelligence behind our intelligence gathering efforts.Unlike a James Bond movie, in the real world, gathering intelligence is never up to one person alone. To achieve our outcomes, we require officers who possess strong analytical skills to support intelligence operations. These roles are responsible for researching and analysing particular intelligence problems and priorities, as well as validating and reporting on secret intelligence. Operations support team members typically focus on a particular geographic area or alternatively on a particular global thematic issue.
The skills and experience we look for in our operational roles are broad ranging. We typically look for education and/or experience (either public or private sector) in national security, international affairs, politics, languages and related fields, however, we are open to people with any tertiary qualification. Additionally, we look for candidates who have expertise in a particular country or thematic issue, through study or life experience. In the operational space, we employ people in a range of roles who work within multidisciplinary teams (MDTs).
Just like there are many different ways to acquire intelligence, we require many different types of operational specialists to reach our goals.
Targeting Officers (TGTs) identify and create opportunities for new operational activity and provide actionable recommendations to drive new operations. They generate intelligence leads through subject matter expertise and applied analytical tradecraft in line with priorities and capabilities.
Desk Officers (DOs) coordinate and link all the elements of operational activity on the ground. They are subject matter experts, understanding the breadth and detail of operations, and they offer critical analysis to support these activities.
Reports Officers (ROs) manage relationships with stakeholders/customers in the Australian Government and identify their requirements. They also support operational activities by providing subject matter expertise and work to ensure intelligence that is collected is delivered in high impact reporting.
Linguists translate a range of material, conduct research and analysis and produce reports on open source and intelligence-related material. They maintain a high level of country specific subject matter expertise, which may involve participating in customer discussions and liaison meetings.
Candidates also require the following to be eligible to apply for an Operations Support role:
The ability to demonstrate our core values, in particular the highest levels of personal integrity and professionalism; Enthusiasm, excellent interpersonal skills and sound judgement; The ability to obtain and hold a high level national security clearance. ASIS's office is located in Canberra. With easy access to an international airport, plenty of parks, cultural institutions and restaurants, it's an excellent home base for an aspiring Intelligence Support Officer.
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