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AE5-AE6 Team Member, Vetting Authority
Job type: Business & Corporate Services Location: Canberra Category: Ongoing - Permanent Job reference: 09720242025 Salary: $93,566 - $116,519 Closing date: 10-Mar-2025 Description: The Organisation 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. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value. The opportunity The TOP SECRET-Privileged Access (TS-PA) security clearance is Australia's highest-level of security clearance and is managed by the Vetting Authority within ASIO. ASIO is seeking highly motivated candidates to join our team as Vetting Analysts and Vetting Assessors in the TS-PA Vetting Authority. You will be an integral part of a dynamic new area undergoing a sustained period of growth, where collaboration, innovation and continuous development are both supported and encouraged. We are currently hiring for the multiple roles as we increase our vetting capability: - AE6 Vetting Analysts (APS6 equivalent) - AE5 Vetting Assessors (APS5 equivalent) In these roles you will build a unique set of skills and receive comprehensive training including a Certificate IV in Government Security (Personnel Vetting), mentoring and support to be successful. An existing TS-PV or TS-PA security clearances at the time of application will be highly regarded. You may bring experience from one of the following, and be looking to continue to grow a career in the National Intelligence Community: - Insider Threat Analysis - Personnel Vetting - Intelligence Assessments - Cyber Security We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, bringing transferrable skills from professions as broad as (though certainly not limited to): - Human Resource and Procurement. - Defence, Government or Policy. - Psychology and Counselling. - Complex Office Management or Business Administration. - Consulting or Contracting. You do not require any specific qualifications for this position, as ASIO provides relevant training and education to successful candidates on commencement in their role. Role responsibilities As part of the Vetting Authority team, you will directly contribute to vetting assessments in line with whole of government policy and ASIO security policies. You will use your highly developed research skills to gather and analyse information, making assessments and recommendations about a person's suitability to hold a security clearance. As an AE6 Vetting Analyst, you will: - Assess an individual's suitability to hold or maintain security clearances that permit access to national security classified material. - Manage a case load autonomously, conducting interviews, developing assessments and making recommendations about an individual's suitability to hold a TS-PA security clearance in accordance with risk management principals. - Use your excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills to build and maintain rapport, engaging widely, internally and externally representing ASIO, and operating in a complex security environment to deliver intelligence assessments. - Travel in order to conduct vetting assessments as required. As an AE5 Vetting Assessor, you will: - Work with your team to assess whether clearance applicants are suitable to hold a TS-PA security clearance. - Conduct research, checks and performing administrative functions for vetting assessments. - Engage with clearance applicants and external stakeholders to fill gaps in information. - Conduct analysis, writing assessments and providing advice that identifies areas for further resolution in the vetting process. What you will bring We invite applications from people with the following attributes: - Curiosity, empathy and resilience. - Understanding and sensitivity of the customs, practices, cultures and beliefs of others, and are comfortable discussing sensitive and personal information. - Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills. - The ability to form and maintain strong working relationships with people from different backgrounds. - Have a natural talent for strategic thinking and solving problems. - Strong written communication skills. What we offer you ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including: - A competitive salary, including a 7.5% allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance. - Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%. - A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work life balance. - Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance. (Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are not available). - Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education. - Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks. - Mentoring opportunities. - Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Eligibility To be eligible for the role, you must be: - An Australian citizen. - Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome and value 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. Reasonable adjustments Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace. We will seek to provide any reasonable adjustments within the recruitment and vetting process where possible and when required. We encourage you to contact ASIO Recruitment to discuss any specific adjustments to the process you may need. Location These positions are located in Canberra. Relocation assistance is provided to successful candidates where ASIO requires you to relocate. We advertise positions nationally to give everybody the opportunity to apply, therefore some external advertising platforms may display other capital cities. How to apply Click on ‘Apply online' to commence your application. Your application must be complete and include the following: - A written pitch of up to 500 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. - A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, 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. - Details of 2 referees, which must include a current or previous manager. - A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which has the same or similar requirements as this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months. Closing date and time Monday 10 March 2025, 5:00pm AEDT. No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted. The Recruitment Selection Process – what to expect We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for positions in the Vetting Authority. Please be advised that our selection process is rigorous and extensive. All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages. The stages themselves may include; application submission, eligibility checks, online testing, skills-based assessment and panel discussion. 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. 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. We ask all applicants for their patience throughout the process. Once complete, we will notify unsuccessful candidates but will not provide feedback on any aspect of the selection process. 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. 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. Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) In 2024, ASIO achieved the AWEI Gold Standard, recognising ASIO's inclusion work and positive culture. ASIO was one of only 7 public sector employers, and the first Australian intelligence agency, to achieve this status. The ASIO Diversity and Inclusion Strategy reflects ASIO's commitment and recognises the benefits of being a diverse and inclusive organisation. For further information about ASIO's Diversity and Inclusion networks, please visit: www.asio.gov.au/about/diversity-and-inclusion. Enquiries If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact ASIO Recruitment at careers@asio.gov.au or phone 02 6263 7888. More information For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au. Attached position files: VAN 097 - AE5-AE6 Vetting Authority - Candidate In

AE5-AE6 Team Member, Vetting Authority

Job type:

Business & Corporate Services

Location:

Canberra

Category:

Ongoing - Permanent

Job reference:

09720242025

Salary:

$93,566 - $116,519

Closing date:

10-Mar-2025

Description:

The Organisation

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. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value.

The opportunity

The TOP SECRET-Privileged Access (TS-PA) security clearance is Australia's highest-level of security clearance and is managed by the Vetting Authority within ASIO.

ASIO is seeking highly motivated candidates to join our team as Vetting Analysts and Vetting Assessors in the TS-PA Vetting Authority. You will be an integral part of a dynamic new area undergoing a sustained period of growth, where collaboration, innovation and continuous development are both supported and encouraged. We are currently hiring for the multiple roles as we increase our vetting capability:

- AE6 Vetting Analysts (APS6 equivalent)

- AE5 Vetting Assessors (APS5 equivalent)

In these roles you will build a unique set of skills and receive comprehensive training including a Certificate IV in Government Security (Personnel Vetting), mentoring and support to be successful.

An existing TS-PV or TS-PA security clearances at the time of application will be highly regarded. You may bring experience from one of the following, and be looking to continue to grow a career in the National Intelligence Community:

- Insider Threat Analysis

- Personnel Vetting

- Intelligence Assessments

- Cyber Security

We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, bringing transferrable skills from professions as broad as (though certainly not limited to):

- Human Resource and Procurement.

- Defence, Government or Policy.

- Psychology and Counselling.

- Complex Office Management or Business Administration.

- Consulting or Contracting.

You do not require any specific qualifications for this position, as ASIO provides relevant training and education to successful candidates on commencement in their role.

Role responsibilities

As part of the Vetting Authority team, you will directly contribute to vetting assessments in line with whole of government policy and ASIO security policies. You will use your highly developed research skills to gather and analyse information, making assessments and recommendations about a person's suitability to hold a security clearance.

As an AE6 Vetting Analyst, you will:

- Assess an individual's suitability to hold or maintain security clearances that permit access to national security classified material.

- Manage a case load autonomously, conducting interviews, developing assessments and making recommendations about an individual's suitability to hold a TS-PA security clearance in accordance with risk management principals.

- Use your excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills to build and maintain rapport, engaging widely, internally and externally representing ASIO, and operating in a complex security environment to deliver intelligence assessments.

- Travel in order to conduct vetting assessments as required.

As an AE5 Vetting Assessor, you will:

- Work with your team to assess whether clearance applicants are suitable to hold a TS-PA security clearance.

- Conduct research, checks and performing administrative functions for vetting assessments.

- Engage with clearance applicants and external stakeholders to fill gaps in information.

- Conduct analysis, writing assessments and providing advice that identifies areas for further resolution in the vetting process.

What you will bring

We invite applications from people with the following attributes:

- Curiosity, empathy and resilience.

- Understanding and sensitivity of the customs, practices, cultures and beliefs of others, and are comfortable discussing sensitive and personal information.

- Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills.

- The ability to form and maintain strong working relationships with people from different backgrounds.

- Have a natural talent for strategic thinking and solving problems.

- Strong written communication skills.

What we offer you

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

- A competitive salary, including a 7.5% allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.

- Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%.

- A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work life balance.

- Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance. (Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are not available).

- Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.

- Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.

- Mentoring opportunities.

- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Eligibility

To be eligible for the role, you must be:

- An Australian citizen.

- Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.

ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome and value 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.

Reasonable adjustments

Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace. We will seek to provide any reasonable adjustments within the recruitment and vetting process where possible and when required. We encourage you to contact ASIO Recruitment to discuss any specific adjustments to the process you may need.

Location

These positions are located in Canberra. Relocation assistance is provided to successful candidates where ASIO requires you to relocate.

We advertise positions nationally to give everybody the opportunity to apply, therefore some external advertising platforms may display other capital cities.

How to apply

Click on ‘Apply online' to commence your application. Your application must be complete and include the following:

- A written pitch of up to 500 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

- A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, 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.

- Details of 2 referees, which must include a current or previous manager.

- A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which has the same or similar requirements as this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months.

Closing date and time

Monday 10 March 2025, 5:00pm AEDT.

No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted.

The Recruitment Selection Process – what to expect

We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for positions in the Vetting Authority. Please be advised that our selection process is rigorous and extensive.

All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages. The stages themselves may include; application submission, eligibility checks, online testing, skills-based assessment and panel discussion.

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.

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.

We ask all applicants for their patience throughout the process. Once complete, we will notify unsuccessful candidates but will not provide feedback on any aspect of the selection process.

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. 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.

Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI)

In 2024, ASIO achieved the AWEI Gold Standard, recognising ASIO's inclusion work and positive culture. ASIO was one of only 7 public sector employers, and the first Australian intelligence agency, to achieve this status.

The ASIO Diversity and Inclusion Strategy reflects ASIO's commitment and recognises the benefits of being a diverse and inclusive organisation. For further information about ASIO's Diversity and Inclusion networks, please visit: www.asio.gov.au/about/diversity-and-inclusion.

Enquiries

If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact ASIO Recruitment at careers@asio.gov.au or phone 02 6263 7888.

More information

For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au.

Attached position files:

VAN 097 - AE5-AE6 Vetting Authority - Candidate In