**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.
**The opportunity**
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.
**Role responsibilities**
**As an AE4 System Analyst you will**:
- Undertake system analyst duties, under supervision.
- Support and enhance financial and payroll systems.
- Maintain system access controls, troubleshooting issues and provide user support.
- Support the development of dashboards and financial reports for effective decision-making.
- Identify and deliver system improvements and process automation.
- Assist with the month-end and year-end system closes.
- Co-develop training and documentation for financial and payroll systems.
**As an AE5 System Analyst, you will**:
- Undertake system analyst duties, under supervision.
- Lead work packages that enhance financial and payroll systems.
- Maintain system access controls, troubleshooting issues and provide user support.
- Support the development of dashboards and financial reports for effective decision-making.
- Identify and deliver system improvements and process automation.
- Coordinate the month-end and year-end system closes.
- Co-develop training and documentation for financial and payroll systems.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation and procedures.
- Review and quality control the work undertaken by others.
**As an AE6 System Analyst, you will**:
- Lead system analyst duties, under limited direction.
- Manage and prioritise multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
- Lead work packages that enhance financial and payroll systems.
- Monitor system performance and work alongside IT to maintain system availability.
- Lead the development of dashboards and financial reports for effective decision-making.
- Provide advice and guidance to others and contribute to finance and pay systems strategies, procedures and policy.
- Coordinate the month-end and year-end system closes.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve system-related issues and provide guidance.
- Review and quality control the work undertaken by others and support management assurance activities.
- Review and quality control the work undertaken by others.
**What you will bring**
- A logical mind with strong numerical skills.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and liaison skills.
- Highly effective and flexible work prioritisation skills.
- A proactive approach to identifying and leading system improvements.
**What we offer you**
ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:
- A competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
- Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%.
- A variety of leave options in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work-life balance.
- Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance. (Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are not generally available).
- Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
- Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Mentoring opportunities.
**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.
- Accounting, Finance or Business qualifications are highly desirable.
**Reasonable adjustments**
**Location**
These positions are located in Canberra and applicants must be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is provided to successful applicants where ASIO requires you to relocate.
We advertise positions nationally to give everybody the opportunity to apply. Due to this, some external advertising platforms may display other capital cities.
**How to apply**
- A written pitch of up to 500 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
- A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, outlining your employment history, the dates and a brief description of your role, as well as any academic qualifications or relevant training you may have undertaken.
- Details of 2 referees, which must include a current manager or supervisor.
**Closing date and time**
**11 August 2025 at 5:00PM AEDT.**
**Employment conditions**
**Australian Wo