Job Description
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 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, ****** 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 opportunity
Be part of the team to deliver critical executive support to Deputy Directors-General at ASIO. As an Executive Assistant, you will be a strategic link assisting senior leaders to focus on protecting Australia's national security.
In a fast paced, highly visible environment, you will contribute to mission outcomes, with exposure to a variety of ASIO work and activities. You will also work closely with other Executive Assistants, and be part of a supportive network.
For this role, 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 AE6 Executive Assistant in ASIO, you will:
Deliver high level executive support to the Deputy Director-General.
Provide senior officers with seamless end-to-end administration and executive support that allows them to focus on mission-critical decisions.
Build strong, productive partnerships by engaging with internal and external stakeholders with decisive judgement and professionalism.
Manage tasks by prioritising, triaging and coordinating responses to consistently achieve outcomes.
Respond to incoming and outgoing communications, and adapt communication style to suit the audience and present messages in a clear and concise manner.
Manage the preparation, collation and rapid distribution of meeting papers, minutes, reports and briefs to keep decision makers informed and on schedule.
Partner closely with the senior leadership and the executive support network to deliver seamless, high impact collaboration.
Undertake research and analysis, as directed.
What you will bring
We invite applications from people with the following attributes:
Excellent administration and organisational skills with attention to detail, thoroughness and consistency.
Proven ability to provide high level support to senior executives
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to coordinate tasks effectively, multi-task and manage competing priorities.
An exceptional level of professionalism, initiative and the ability to self-direct.
Be highly motivated, responsive and resilient.
Ability to make decisions using good judgement, expertise and knowledge.
What we offer you
ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:
A competitive salary, including a 7.5% 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. (Please note that due to our unique working environment, work from home options are not available).
Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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, ****** 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.
Location
These positions are located in Canberra and Sydney. Relocation assistance is provided to successful applicants when relocating.
We advertise positions nationally to reach the broadest audience. Please refer to the above location before applying.
How to apply
Click on ‘Apply online' to commence your application. Your application must be complete and include the following:
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 supervisor.
Before applying you should familiarise yourself with the ASIO People Capability Framework and Core Capability Guide, both available on the ASIO website. To increase your chances of success, tailor your application responses to align with the relevant capabilities and levels outlined in these frameworks.
ASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence. It is essential that you do the same. Please do not discuss your application with others as doing so may adversely affect your potential employment.
Closing date and time
Monday 13 April 2026, 11:59pm AEST
No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted.
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 2025, ASIO achieved the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold Standard, recognising ASIO's inclusion work and positive culture for the second year in a row. In 2024, ASIO was one of only 7 public sector employers, and the first Australian intelligence agency, to achieve this status.
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.
Enquiries
If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact ASIO Recruitment at [email protected] or phone 02 6263 7888.
More information
For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au.
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 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, ****** 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 opportunity
Be part of the team to deliver critical executive support to Deputy Directors-General at ASIO. As an Executive Assistant, you will be a strategic link assisting senior leaders to focus on protecting Australia's national security.
In a fast paced, highly visible environment, you will contribute to mission outcomes, with exposure to a variety of ASIO work and activities. You will also work closely with other Executive Assistants, and be part of a supportive network.
For this role, 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 AE6 Executive Assistant in ASIO, you will:
Deliver high level executive support to the Deputy Director-General.
Provide senior officers with seamless end-to-end administration and executive support that allows them to focus on mission-critical decisions.
Build strong, productive partnerships by engaging with internal and external stakeholders with decisive judgement and professionalism.
Manage tasks by prioritising, triaging and coordinating responses to consistently achieve outcomes.
Respond to incoming and outgoing communications, and adapt communication style to suit the audience and present messages in a clear and concise manner.
Manage the preparation, collation and rapid distribution of meeting papers, minutes, reports and briefs to keep decision makers informed and on schedule.
Partner closely with the senior leadership and the executive support network to deliver seamless, high impact collaboration.
Undertake research and analysis, as directed.
What you will bring
We invite applications from people with the following attributes:
Excellent administration and organisational skills with attention to detail, thoroughness and consistency.
Proven ability to provide high level support to senior executives
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to coordinate tasks effectively, multi-task and manage competing priorities.
An exceptional level of professionalism, initiative and the ability to self-direct.
Be highly motivated, responsive and resilient.
Ability to make decisions using good judgement, expertise and knowledge.
What we offer you
ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:
A competitive salary, including a 7.5% 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. (Please note that due to our unique working environment, work from home options are not available).
Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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, ****** 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.
Location
These positions are located in Canberra and Sydney. Relocation assistance is provided to successful applicants when relocating.
We advertise positions nationally to reach the broadest audience. Please refer to the above location before applying.
How to apply
Click on ‘Apply online' to commence your application. Your application must be complete and include the following:
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 supervisor.
Before applying you should familiarise yourself with the ASIO People Capability Framework and Core Capability Guide, both available on the ASIO website. To increase your chances of success, tailor your application responses to align with the relevant capabilities and levels outlined in these frameworks.
ASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence. It is essential that you do the same. Please do not discuss your application with others as doing so may adversely affect your potential employment.
Closing date and time
Monday 13 April 2026, 11:59pm AEST
No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted.
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 2025, ASIO achieved the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold Standard, recognising ASIO's inclusion work and positive culture for the second year in a row. In 2024, ASIO was one of only 7 public sector employers, and the first Australian intelligence agency, to achieve this status.
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.
Enquiries
If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact ASIO Recruitment at [email protected] or phone 02 6263 7888.
More information
For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au.
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