Overview
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation – Perth WA
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things – they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.
We seek to reflect the diversity of 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. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value.
The Organisation
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things – they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.
We seek to reflect the diversity of 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. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value.
Key duties
The opportunity
ASIO is looking to recruit exceptional leaders to become part of the Executive team and work closely with the Director-General to drive significant ongoing and future-focused uplift in ASIO's capabilities – its people, technology and practices – supporting ASIO's mission to protect Australia and Australians from threats to their security.
We are seeking a highly committed, outcome-driven senior executive to fill a Deputy Director-General, Intelligence role.
As a Deputy Director-General, you will provide strategic leadership, management and advice in support of ASIO's mission. As an integral part of the Senior Leadership team, you will work closely with the Director-General, ASIO Senior Executive, broader Australian Government as well as international and industry partners.
The role will report directly to the Director-General, ASIO and will be responsible for the delivery of analysis, assessment and operational activities relating to ASIO's functions, including but not limited to counter terrorism, counter espionage and foreign interference.
Eligibility
What you will bring
We are inviting applications from senior leaders who have proven they can shape strategy and deliver enterprise culture and capability to enhance operational outcomes. You will need to demonstrate your good judgement, ability to innovate and deliver high performance, foster a positive security culture and lead and uplift capability.
You will also need to demonstrate your ability to maintain a strong understanding of the national security environment, legal frameworks relevant to working in Government and the National Intelligence Community, protective security policy settings and ASIO's strategic objectives to inform and align with current and future Australian Government requirements.
As a leader, you will be someone who is regarded as strategic, inquiring, imaginative and persuasive. Your leadership is critical to supporting ASIO in upholding the highest standards of governance, compliance and propriety. It is important that you can deliver results through people, and establish and maintain strong partnerships across the intelligence community in Australia and overseas, and with industry to ensure mission-critical objective are met.
All of our leaders are expected to operate in accordance with ASIO's Leadership Behaviours and:
* Create impact, work with clarity and commitment
* Act in the best interests of the whole organisation
* Deliver on commitments and hold yourself and others to account
* Engage respectfully with colleagues and partners
* Realise the potential of our people through a shared understanding and development of capability
* Value diversity to enable our collective success
Eligibility
To be eligible for the role, you must be:
* An Australian citizen.
* Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome and value 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.
Reasonable adjustments
ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for candidates to participate within all stages of the selection process. These opportunities may include reasonable adjustment to assessment methodologies to enable full participation. Please let us know if you require any additional assistance or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace.
Notes
What we offer you
This is an opportunity to contribute to the security and safety of the nation and an ability to work with a deeply committed and professional workforce.
Salary package to be negotiated however, ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:
* A competitive salary, including a 7.5 percent allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
* Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 percent
* A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks leave
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Location
To be negotiated. We advertise positions nationally to reach the broadest audience.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted using the online recruitment system:
www.beaumontandbeaumont.com.au/11685
You are required to provide a statement of no more than 1,000 words outlining your background, skills and experience and how they relate to the requirements of the role.
You will also need to submit a resume that outlines your career history, qualifications and achievements. You will also need to complete the ASIO Employment Suitability Questionnaire document. Please also include details of two referees.
If you have any queries or need assistance with the application process, or if you would like to discuss your application, please contact Beaumont & Beaumont on 02 6126 4***.
Enquiries will be kept in strict confidence.
Closing date and time
Sunday 29 March 2026 at 11:30pm AEDT.
Employment conditions
Employment is under the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979. Conditions of service are similar to those applying in the Australian Public Service. We recognise entitlements accrued under the Public Service Act 1999 and provide for continuation of superannuation under the Commonwealth schemes. Salary packaging arrangements are also available.
Australian Workplace Equality Index
In 2024, ASIO achieved the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold Standard, recognising ASIO's inclusion work and positive culture. ASIO was one of only 7 public sector employers, and the first Australian intelligence agency, to achieve this status. ASIO has proudly retained AWEI Gold Standard in 2025.
The ASIO Diversity and Inclusion Strategy reflects ASIO's commitment and recognises the benefits of being a diverse and inclusive organisation. For further information about ASIO's Diversity and Inclusion networks, please visit: www.asio.gov.au/about/diversity-and-inclusion.
More information
For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au.
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