Intelligence Development Program - Mid 2025 and Early 2026

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Securing Australia - protecting its people. Job Vacancies Intelligence Development Program - Mid 2025 and Early 2026 Job type: Intelligence Officer Location: Canberra Category: Ongoing - Permanent Job reference: 02320232024 Salary: $93,566 - $110,146 Closing Date: 13-May-2024 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 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. The Opportunity As an Intelligence Professional, you'll play a critical role in delivering accurate, relevant, and timely intelligence that supports informed decision-making. ASIO is seeking applications for the Intelligence Development Program (IDP) for the July 2025 and January 2026 intakes. This 12-month development program for intelligence professionals provides participants with comprehensive training in intelligence assessment, analysis and advice. As an Intelligence Analyst, you will have the opportunity to develop a diverse career across a range of specialised analytical areas. You will identify and investigate patterns and anomalies, draw intelligence value from large volumes of information, solve complex problems and develop subject matter expertise to make intelligence assessments and produce high-quality advice. What you will bring You will be a highly resilient and adaptable individual with good judgement and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Job specific qualities and capabilities for this program include: Exceptional judgement and the ability to provide impartial advice. Ability to gather, research and analyse information to prepare written and oral briefings. Critical thinking, complex problem solving and logical reasoning. The ability to operate independently and as part of a team. Proven ability to demonstrate personal and professional resilience and adaptability. Demonstrate high level interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Build productive relationships across ASIO and with partners. The motivation and aptitude to undertake a comprehensive 12-month development program. Essential skills and qualifications There are no mandatory qualifications. We're looking for individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds who can demonstrate one or both of the following: Completion of a formal tertiary qualification from any discipline. In the absence of a tertiary qualification, evidence of your employment history that demonstrates work and life experience commensurate with a formal qualification. What we offer you - Significant training and development as part of a 12-month development program which includes extensive on-the-job, in-class and online training. - A competitive salary, including a 7.5 percent allowance for maintaining a Positive Vetting security clearance. - Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 percent. - Flexible working arrangements on completion of the program to assist you to maintain your work-life balance (due to our unique working environment, work from home options are not available). - Access to diverse and unique career pathways as an Intelligence Professional. - A variety of leave options, including 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work-life balance. - 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 Positive Vetting security clearance. Intelligence Officers must hold a current Australian driver's licence (some roles may require a Class C licence) when commencing operational training. This is not a requirement to enter the Intelligence Development Program. How to apply Click on ‘Apply online' to commence your application. Your application must include the following: A current CV 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. A pitch of no more than 2 pages outlining what skills, qualities and knowledge you will bring to ASIO. Details of 2 referees, which must include a current and previous manager. Your pitch is an opportunity to tell us why you are interested in an intelligence career with ASIO. Closing date and time Applications close Monday 13 May at 5.00pm AEDT. 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. Recruitment Selection Process – what to expect We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for the Intelligence Development Program. Please be advised that our selection process is rigorous and extensive. Enquiries If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact ASIO Recruitment at or phone 02 6257 4916. More information For more information about ASIO, please visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr