Assistant Director-General Internal Security Services

Careers with ASIO | Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Careers with ASIO Securing Australia - protecting its people. Job Vacancies Assistant Director-General Internal Security Services Job type: Leadership in ASIO Location: Canberra,Adelaide,Melbourne,Sydney Category: Ongoing - Permanent Job reference: 043202220233 Salary: $NEG Closing date: 15-May-2023 Description: The opportunity The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things - they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient. We seek to reflect the diversity of the community we protect. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. Our people are introverted, extroverted and neurodiverse. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value. Role responsibilities   Assistant Director-General Internal Security Services is responsible for: •Chief Security Officer responsibilities for the Organisation including implementing Protective Security Framework requirements and delivering security outcomes for Personnel, Physical and Information and Communication Technology/Cyber security.  •Setting the strategic direction for protective security planning and risk management. •Integrating security into the Organisation's risk and business processes. •Leading on continual uplift of organisational security culture. •Overseeing the investigation, response and reporting of security incidents including the sustainment of an insider threat program. •Contributing to divisional and organisational programs including capability uplift, mentoring and leadership requirements. •Building strong external relationships and representing ASIO in relevant National Intelligence Community and international fora. •Actively contributing to and championing ASIO's purpose, key priorities and enablers as reflected in the ASIO Corporate Plan 2022-26. •Demonstrating and promoting ASIO's Leadership Behaviours. Key attributes We invite applications from experienced candidates who can demonstrate the following:  •Demonstrated experience successfully leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high quality security outcomes in a complex and ever-changing security and geo-political environment. •Exceptional communication skills to drive your team and engage with stakeholders across the Organisation to deliver against ASIO's mission and enterprise-critical outcomes. •Proven ability and core capabilities to prioritise and continuously adapt to deliver results, uplift capability, and adapt and learn new skills in a dynamic, high-pressure and challenging environment. •Proven ability to establish and maintain strategic partnerships across national and international agencies, broader government and the private sector, and make decisions in the best interests of ASIO as a whole. •Appreciation of the legal frameworks relevant to working in government and the National Intelligence Community, including the Protective Security Policy Framework. •Proven experience in the protective security environment is strongly preferred. This includes a strong understanding of insider threat and the management of investigative and or operational activities.  Benefits ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including: • A competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a Top Secret security clearance at the highest level. •Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent. •A variety of leave options, including four weeks annual leave. •Flexible working hours/arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance (please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options may not be available). •Seven staff-led diversity and inclusion networks. •Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education. •Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Eligibility   To be eligible for the role, you must:  •Be an Australian citizen. •Be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a Top Secret security clearance at the highest level. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for candidates to participate within all stages of the selection process. These opportunities may include reasonable adjustment to assessment methodologies to enable full participation. Please let us know if you require any additional assistance or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace. Preferred location The preferred location is Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne. Remuneration An attractive executive salary plus vehicle allowance and superannuation will be available to the successful applicant(s). How to apply Click on 'Apply online' to commence your application. Your application must include the following: •A written pitch of up to 800 words against the selection criteria, using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements. •An up-to-date CV, no more than two pages in length. All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages.  ASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence. It is essential that you do the same. Please do not discuss your application with others as doing so may adversely affect your potential employment. Closing date and time Monday 15 May 2023 at 5.00pm AEST No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted.  Selection criteria With reference to ASIO's People Capability Framework and with consideration to the position description and classification level you are applying for, demonstrate what you bring to the position in relation to the criteria below: •Strategic Thinking. •Achieving Results.  •Productive Working Relationships. •Personal Drive and Integrity.  •Communication with Influence. •Demonstrated skills and experience. Please note: it is not necessary to address each sub heading of the selection criteria individually in your application. Employment conditions Employment is under the ASIO Act 1979. Conditions of service are similar to those applying in the Australian Public Service. We recognise entitlements accrued under the Public Service Act 1999 and provide for continuation of superannuation under the Commonwealth schemes. Salary packaging arrangements are also available. Enquiries If you require further information, please contact ASIO Recruitment at ****** or phone  02 6257 4916. We thank all applicants for their interest in applying. In accordance with ASIO policy, we will notify successful and unsuccessful candidates but will not provide feedback on any aspect of the selection process. More information For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au Attached position files: No File Attached #J-18808-Ljbffr