The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. ASIO’s people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things – they are our most key asset.

To succeed in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.

We strive to reflect 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.

At a time when Australia’s security environment is dynamic, diverse and degrading, our work is more important than ever. Join the mission and make a difference every day.

The opportunity

Are you seeking a career where your contribution directly impacts the security of Australia?

The role of a surveillance officer is not an ordinary job. It is both a skilled calling and a lifestyle commitment. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success relies on the imagination, discretion and intelligence of our team.

Surveillance officers come from all walks of life. We represent the diversity of Australian society. We are introverts, extroverts, and diverse-thinkers; we are tradies, corporate professionals, teachers, nurses and second- or third-generation Australians. We are your neighbours; the only difference is that we don’t tell you where we work.

Surveillance Officers are highly competent specialists who are capable of adapting to, and blending in with their surroundings to covertly gather intelligence.





Training and progression

Successful applicants will undertake a 6-month full-time Surveillance Officer Training Program (SOTP). This program is predominantly based in Sydney; however, some components are delivered in other geographic locations necessitating occasional domestic travel.

Upon successful completion of this training program, participants will progress to AE5, salary range $100,425 - $107,794 including service allowance plus a composite payment calculated as a percentage of their annual base salary (excluding Service Allowance).

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

What you will bring

We are seeking candidates with the following attributes:

- Situational awareness: A heightened awareness of your surroundings and the broader operational context.
- Attention to detail: An exacting focus on accuracy and precision in all tasks.
- Decisiveness: The confidence to make firm, effective decisions under pressure with limited deliberation.
- Adaptability: The agility to operate confidently within unpredictable or uncertain environments.
- Resilience: The mental and emotional fortitude to remain effective during challenging circumstances.
- Collaborative mindset:



A solid commitment to teamwork and achieving collective goals.
- Coachability: An openness to growth, a curiosity to embrace technological developments and a drive to meet elite professional standards.
- Diverse perspective: Unique life experiences that enable you to blend into a wide variety of social and professional settings.
- Accountability: The integrity to take ownership of your work and learn from mistakes.

Qualifications

No special qualifications are required for this role.

Working environment

Surveillance work involves a shift-based roster and extended periods in both indoor and outdoor settings. To be successful, you must be able to:

- Maintain vigilance: Sustain high levels of observation during both peak activity and extended periods of inactivity.
- Remain agile: Respond to tasking at short notice, including extended hours and immediate interstate travel.
- Endure static environments: Operate comfortably from a vehicle for long durations across all seasonal weather extremes.
- Prioritise physical readiness: Maintain a level of fitness that allows for extended periods of walking, running and standing.

Please see the physical and psychosocial demands attachment for more information.

Operational security

The application of strict operational security is fundamental to protecting yourself, your team, and the integrity of ASIO’s mission. As a surveillance officer, you will be required to adhere to operational security measures throughout your career; this includes maintaining confidentiality regarding the nature of your daily work. Adjustments to personal habits and routines may be necessary during working hours.

Roster and routine

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