$145,730 to $166,048 plus 15.4% superannuation
The Office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (IGIS) is central to the independent oversight of the Australian intelligence and security agencies. The Inspector General is an independent statutory office holder with oversight of the activities of Australia's intelligence and security agencies to ensure they act legally and with propriety, comply with ministerial guidelines and directives, and respect human rights. The work of the Inspector-General and his staff provides assurance to ministers, the parliament and the public that these agencies are using their powers as intended.
We are a small portfolio agency, proud of our contribution to the national interest. We recognise that our people are our greatest asset – we recruit and retain highly capable, motivated professionals with high levels of integrity and personal drive; and we invest in, and value, their development. Further, we offer a rewarding, positive, and inclusive environment, empowering staff to work flexibly in their contribution to the achievement of agency goals.
With the passage of the Strengthening Oversight of the National Intelligence Community Act 2025, the jurisdiction of the IGIS will expand in 2026 to all ten agencies within the National Intelligence Community with the inclusion of all of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC); and the 'intelligence functions' of the Australian Transaction Report and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), the Australian Federal Police (AFP), and the Department of Home Affairs. The IGIS is expected to further grow in light of these additions, providing new and exciting opportunities for a motivated director to contribute to the implementation of the legislation, and build and steer teams through a pivotal period of growth and uplift, including building new and existing teams and supporting innovation.
The Opportunity
A Director Intelligence Oversight leads and manages the core work of IGIS – delivering efficient and effective oversight of the agencies within IGIS' jurisdiction, noting the expansion of the IGIS jurisdiction in 2026.
The Director Intelligence Oversight leads the development and delivery of an annual oversight work program for one or more agencies in IGIS' jurisdiction, establishing and managing relationships with stakeholders across the agencies they are responsible for at a variety of levels.
The Director Intelligence Oversight demonstrates leadership and management of oversight officers to apply analytic and critical thinking skills to understand agency activities, identify potential issues, formulate an informed view, and identify and make findings and recommendations.
The Director leads the development of IGIS' public and ministerial level reporting on agency activities and contribute to the IGIS appearances before parliamentary committees. The Director also actively contributes to the leadership of the broader functions of IGIS to ensure it delivers effective oversight.
To be successful in this role you will have:
* a demonstrated aptitude to leading a small team to deliver efficient and effective outcomes, including stewardship through a period of change
* a desire to work in a productive, values-driven organisation to achieve results
* a positive attitude and commitment to the objectives of IGIS
* a collaborative and respectful approach to all aspects of your work
* integrity, initiative, drive and adaptability, and the ability to review complex matters and provide discerning findings and recommendations that may be then implemented by relevant agencies
* the ability to conduct your work in an organised and flexible manner and to implement new ideas or approaches
* a sound understanding of, or the ability to acquire quickly, the key issues in an intelligence, security, law enforcement or oversight environment.
Essential skills and experience
* ability to lead, develop and mentor staff to deliver results including through periods of change
* highly developed and demonstrated strategic, analytical and critical thinking skills to tackle complex issues
* excellent written and verbal communication skills, including complex analysis and report writing
* ability to build and maintain relationships with a network of stakeholders in a responsive and flexible way in a highly sensitive workplace
* have a professional curiosity to both proactively examine issues and develop new ways of conducting business.
An understanding of, and/or experience in, the National Intelligence Community (NIC) or National Security Community (NSC) would be highly desirable, as would experience undertaking inspections, audits, compliance action, or other types of administrative reviews or analytical work.
Appointment to our Office depends on the outcome of an Employment Suitability Assessment, and appointment and ongoing employment are subject to a Positive Vetting clearance being granted and maintained.
The successful candidate must be located in Canberra or willing to relocate. The IGIS offers relocation assistance to new employees relocating to Canberra from interstate.
For full details on the role, please refer to the Candidate Information Kit on the IGIS careers portal.
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