The role
ASIS is seeking experienced specialists to join a small team that provides a variety of bespoke capabilities to support ASIS operations.
This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your expertise and creativity to help further Australia's interests and security.
Working for ASIS Operational Engineering, you will engage with highly trained and experienced Operational Officer Cadres to solve complex operational problems.
You will have access to a large variety of technologies, tooling and techniques, and the unique potential to engage with the National and 5EYES intelligence community on cutting edge training and methodologies.
We will help you to further develop your expertise in your chosen field, as well as provide extensive opportunities to broaden your knowledge and skillsets across a wide range of manufacturing techniques.
Role responsibilities
Engage with operational officers and other stakeholders to identify requirements and scope tasking
Lead or contribute to the design and development of operational solutions
Lead or contribute to the manufacturing and testing of operational solutions
Contribute to the operation and maintenance of a modern manufacturing workshop and laboratory environment, and participate in equipment procurement and purchasing
Mentor and contribute to professional development of team members
Coordinate multidisciplinary project development effort
Maintain industry awareness and contribute to strategic capability planning, ensure compliance with WHS regulations, and contribute to improving the safety culture, procedures and hazard management
Core skills




We encourage with the following skills and attributes to apply:
Integration of electronics in complex builds
CAD software (particularly SolidWorks or Altium) and detailed design prototyping
Radio Frequency (RF) principles and application
Micro Soldering and Component Assembly
Microcontrollers, for example Arduino / RPi / STM / PIC
CNC and manual machining
Sheet metal work, metal forming, and welding
CAD design & modelling
Desirable education and qualification/s
A Trade Certificate or Degree from an approved institution, including but not limited to:
CNC Machinist
Fitter Turner
Tool maker
Electronics Trades
Electrical Trades
Automotive Electrical
Telecommunications
Avionics / Marine
Benefits of working at ASIS
ASIS employees enjoy access to generous workplace terms and conditions.
Benefits include but are not limited to:
Competitive salary plus 15.4% superannuation
A variety of leave options including 22 days paid annual leave per year
Paid leave between Christmas and New Year
Domestic Relocation assistance for recent staff to Canberra
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Salary packaging arrangements




Learning and development opportunities including access to study assistance
A variety of support services including but not limited to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a Staff and Family Support Office.
Whilst ASIS officers are not able to work from home due to the classified nature of our work, staff have access to a range of flexible working arrangements.
These include part time hours, condensed hours and/or flexible start/finish times to support other responsibilities.
ASIS conditions of service are similar to those applying for the Australian Public Service, for a full list of benefits and conditions see asis.gov.au
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 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.
Please note: ASIS does not provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants
To apply please visit the ASIS website to view further job details and selection criteria
Applications close: please refer to website

📌 Manufacturing Specialist - Executive Level 1 (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Secret Intelligence Service
📍 Canberra