The identity of ASIO officers and the work they do is secret, so you can't tell people what you do or who you work for.
Keeping our staff safe is a huge priority, and as a result, we ask all employees to be discreet about their association with ASIS – especially during the application process. Once you are employed, you'll be able to discuss the process of telling someone (spouse or family member) of your employment with ASIS.
Most ASIO agents spend their entire careers in Canberra, although there are a few in other capital cities around the country. If you live outside Canberra, you may move to the city or a surrounding suburb when you secure an ASIO agent role. ASIO may help you relocate in some circumstances.
Do ASIS officers carry weapons? Yes, but only in certain circumstances and only for self-defence purposes. ASIS's legislation provides for the protection of our people. Schedule 2 of the Intelligence Services Act 2001 sets out the conditions by which ASIS officers are permitted to carry weapons.
The salary range during the 12 month training program (IODP) is $82,281 to $88,333, plus superannuation. Upon successful completion of the IODP you will be promoted to ASIO Employee Level 6 (AE6) with a salary range of $90,945 to $102,480, plus superannuation. Will I get feedback on my application?
ASIO is part of the Australian Intelligence Community and is comparable to the American FBI and the British MI5.
Almost 20,000 people applied for work at Australia's domestic intelligence agency last year - but only a few hundred had any success.
Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS)
Further functions set out in the Intelligence Services Act 2001 (ISA) include communicating secret intelligence in accordance with government requirements, conducting counter-intelligence activities and liaising with foreign intelligence or security services.
The ACIC is Australia's national criminal intelligence agency. We work with our law enforcement partners to make Australia hostile to criminal exploitation.
ASIO's role is to identify and investigate threats to security, wherever they arise, and to provide advice to protect Australia, its people and its interests. ASIO's roles and responsibilities are set out in the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 (the ASIO Act).
We lead Australia's National Intelligence Community, which brings together ten agencies to protect and enhance Australia's security, prosperity and sovereignty. Agencies work together in support of common Australian Intelligence Missions that address the intelligence requirements of the Australian Government.
The average Australian Secret Intelligence Service salary ranges from approximately $86,877 per year for Security Officer to $151,863 per year for Director. Salary information comes from 90 data points collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on Indeed in the past 36 months.
If the disclosure is not to do with the current employment relationship, consent is necessary. Nor are job applications exempt from the Act and individuals have the right to access information if they are not successful.
The Official Secrets Act does not prohibit disclosures of unimportant matters. However, we advise our staff to be aware of the sensitivities and potential risks when discussing their involvement with or knowledge of MI5.
Staff stats: Around 2000 employees, mainly based in Canberra, but ASIO also has offices across Australia. The good bits: Serving your country. ASIO staff help protect Australia and Australians from threats to their security.
To become a Spy in Australia, you need a bachelor's degree in criminal law, international affairs, finance, human psychology, statistics, and mathematics. Additionally, you require a clean criminal record and a negative drug test to qualify for this role.
ASIO protects Australians from politically motivated and communal violence. It does this by collecting intelligence here and overseas, analysing and investigating terrorism threats, and providing advice to, and working with, partners to strengthen public safety and intervening to disrupt attacks.
The Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) is a group of qualified, practising scientists and educators from diverse disciplines who are brought together by a common interest in the research and application of nutrition.
Michael P. Burgess is an Australian intelligence official, and the current Director-General of Security in charge of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO).
SOCOMD was established in order to enhance Australia's ability to use non-conventional war-fighting means to respond to the asymmetric threat of terrorism. Special Operations Headquarters manages the direct command units within SOCOMD.
ASIO and other intelligence agencies are exempt agencies under the Freedom of Information Act 1982. This means members of the public are not able to request or obtain access to current intelligence agency records.
The Law Council monitors the methods and practices that are adopted by ASIO in the performance of its functions and the use of its powers under the ASIO Act 1979. This includes ASIO's powers to question and detain suspects accused of terrorism related offences.
A current driver's licence; Tertiary degree or currently undertaking tertiary studies and due to complete these studies within the next 12 months; or significant relevant work experience. Overseas experience is desriable but not mandatory.