The key duties of the position include:
The Role
The Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation (AGO) is seeking highly motivated candidates to fill Executive Level 1 assistant director positions within the Intelligence & Insights Branch and the Targeting, Mission and Engagement Branch.
In this role, you will lead complex intelligence analysis and production efforts, shaping the efforts of analysts to align with Defence and Australian Government priorities.
In any given week, you will:
Work across teams to lead the delivery of complex GEOINT and imagery analysis, developing new and improved tradecraft, mentoring staff and overseeing delivery of high quality intelligence.
Develop and leverage your own subject-matter expertise to advise colleagues and lead cross-directorate initiatives.
Through leadership, guidance and mentoring, drive accountability, capability uplift and professional growth within the analytical cadre.
Ensure analytical products meet legislative, policy, tradecraft/quality and governance requirements.
Deliver written and verbal briefs and advice to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior decision-makers.
Build, maintain and leverage productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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 Collective Agreement (DECA),



for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.
About our Team
AGO produces intelligence that informs operational, tactical and strategic decision making across Defence and government. Our teams apply specialised tradecraft, advanced technology and strong partner collaboration to deliver insights that support:
ADF operations and training
Whole-of-government intelligence and security activities
Natural disaster responses
Strategic policy development
Safety of navigation and national resilience activities
AGO operates across Canberra, Bungendore, Wollongong and Bendigo, offering a unique career path within Australia's national intelligence community.
Our Ideal Candidate
You will direct complex GEOINT work in a way that emphasises the ultimate objectives for Defence and Australia behind individual tasks or lines of effort. You will also ensure team compliance with relevant tradecraft, legislative frameworks, government decisions and mission requirements.
You will bring:
An ability to align team efforts with strategic priorities.
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and drive team performance.




The ability to build influence and negotiate with key stakeholders including senior decision-makers and external partners.
Flexibility, resilience and sound judgement demonstrated through the ability to triage competing priorities and make decisions under pressure.
A commitment to continuous learning, professional development and the GEOINT tradecraft.
The ability to work independently or collaboratively as needed.
Demonstrated professionalism, integrity and accountability, and the ability to lead by example.
Eligibility
Security Clearance
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Positive Vetting".
Getting to know the Department of Defence
The 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 workplace and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit

📌 Assistant Director - Multiple Positions (New South Wales)
🏢 Department Of Defence
📍 New South Wales