About ASIS

The Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) is Australia’s overseas intelligence collection agency. We are Australia’s experts at collecting highly sensitive information – secret intelligence – from sources overseas to keep Australia and our region safe and prosperous.

Our work spans continents and cultures. As a tech-powered and data-driven organisation, we use covert techniques and cutting-edge technology to put us in the right rooms, next to the right people, with the right access to the intelligence we need. We are tasked to collect intelligence – it might be political, military or economic information – deliberately withheld from the Australian Government that might present threats to or opportunities for Australia.

From graduates to career changers, we come from every corner of the country and all walks of life, with backgrounds from all around the world.

Regardless of our ethnicity, experiences and education, we’re bound by a shared commitment to something bigger: building a better future for those who come after us. We seek to reflect the community we serve, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with a disability, neurodiverse, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.

It’s a mission owned by everyone, with opportunities for all.

The Role

Risk Management Professionals L6 – EL1

Risk Management Professionals define and develop enterprise level policies and frameworks to identify, control, monitor and report on ASIS's risk exposure across the Service at the enterprise and functional level. Risk Management Professionals provide an enterprise view of ASIS's risks, enabling coordinated risk mitigation and a centralised evaluation of risk control effectiveness.

Policy Officer Professionals L6 – EL1

Policy Officer Professionals drive strategic policy development and implementation that supports and aligns with the unique mission of ASIS. Policy Officer Professionals provide high quality strategic advice that is timely, accurate and persuasive, and is underpinned by analysis, stakeholder consultation and awareness of key policy developments across government and internationally. The Officers ensure that policy enhances the Service’s ability to undertake its activities.

The key duties of the position include:

Under limited/broad direction, Risk Management and Policy Professionals will be responsible for the following key duties:

RISK MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS

Planning and Coordination

• Plan, design, implement and maintain risk management frameworks and policies across ASIS - for both enterprise risks and functional risks.

• Adapt risk management frameworks and policies as required, ensuring they remain relevant and responsive to evolving requirements.

• Coordinate consistent risk identification, assessment, recording, controls and reporting at an enterprise level.

• Identify, analyse,



control and report on enterprise risks (financial, security and counter intelligence, intelligence edge, people and culture, technology and license to operate).

Reporting

• Obtain regular updates from risk owners on enterprise risks and associated controls.

• Conduct periodic assessments of control impact.

• Formulate periodic assessments of cumulative and combined risk at an enterprise level.

• Provide periodic and exception reporting to risk owners, relevant seniors and governance bodies on enterprise risk status.

Guidance and Advice

• Provide advice and support on risk management matters and practices, fostering a culture of compliance and risk awareness.

• Conduct training and provide updates on risk management practices and expectations.

POLICY OFFICER PROFESSIONALS

Policy Research & Analysis

• Conduct research and analysis to support policy development and implementation on a range of ASIS activities.

• Identify policy issues relevant to ASIS's intelligence and security functions.

• Develop evidence-based rationale to support policy changes that align with national security priorities

Policy Development & Drafting

• Develop and draft strategic policy documents that support the Service’s mission.

• Contribute to the development and finalisation of policy documents, ensuring they align with relevant legislation, national security objectives, and ASIS's operational requirements.

• Incorporate feedback from stakeholder consultation, including input from intelligence and security specialists, into policy instruments and solutions

Advice & Support

• Provide high quality, timely, accurate, and persuasive advice on policy matters, with a focus on supporting the Service’s mission.

• Conduct research and analysis to support advice, ensuring it aligns with government requirements and priorities.

• Maintain accurate records of policy advice and decisions, adhering to relevant security protocols and ensuring the protection of sensitive information.

Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation

• Support the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies that impact the Service’s mission.

• Contribute to the development of supporting infrastructure and processes for policy implementation.

• Monitor policy performance indicators, ensuring they align with ASIS's strategic goals and making recommendations for ongoing improvement.

In addition to the above, Risk Management and Policy Professionals at Executive Level 1 are also expected to:

• Lead a team and identify learning and growth opportunities.





• Set tasks that align with the strategic objectives of the organisation.

• Negotiate confidently and persuasively.

• Exemplify resilience and inspire a positive team culture.

Core skills

We encourage applicants with the following skills and attributes to apply:

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong and productive working relationships with key stakeholders.

• Ability to exercise independent judgement, critical thinking and innovative problem-solving in a complex and changing environment.

• Ability to deliver training, guidance and support to areas across the Service.

• Ability to deliver frank and fearless advice and guidance.

• Demonstrated ability in applying legislation, policy and procedural framework to support sound decision making.

• Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, specifically when developing policy submissions and briefings.

• Ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and confidentiality.

Experience requirements

The following education, qualifications and/or experience will be highly regarded:

• Experience in risk management and/or policy.

• Experience in strategic thinking and development,

Eligibility

To be eligible for a role you must:

- Be an Australian citizen
- Be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance

For more information on eligibility please see the Protective Security Policy Framework which is publicly accessible at https://protectivesecurity.gov.au, section 12 provides information on Eligibility and suitability.

Notes

ASIS values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respective work environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Women, people with disabilities, people that identify as LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

All requests for reasonable adjustments will be considered and managed in consultation with you. We will continue to ask you if you require reasonable adjustments at each stage of the process. If you are successful in gaining employment, reasonable adjustments can also be made available to you in performing your role.

Please note: ASIS does not provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants

Getting to know the Australian Secret Intelligence Service

ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and promote Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Government. Its work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security, international relations and economic issues. It also contributes to Australia’s coordinated national efforts against terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and trans-national issues such as people smuggling.

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