Technical Specialist

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Technical Specialist Job type: Technical & Engineering Location: Canberra,Adelaide,Brisbane,Melbourne,Perth,Sydney Category: Ongoing - Permanent Job reference: 02520222023 Salary: $81,990 - $141,223 Closing date: 26-Jul-2023 Description: About us 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. Our people are introverted, extroverted and neurodiverse. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value. The opportunity ASIO is seeking Technical Specialists to fill a range of positions in various locations. The positions we are seeking to fill include: •Cloud Engineers •Cyber Security •Data and Analytics •IT Governance and Architecture •Project Management and Business Analysis •Software Engineering/Development and Operations •Infrastructure Engineer – Network and Systems Administration Full role descriptions and requirements can be found at . 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 security clearance at the highest level. •Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent. •A variety of leave options, including four weeks annual leave. •Flexible working hours and arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance (please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options may not be available). •Seven staff-led diversity and inclusion networks. •Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education. •Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Eligibility To be eligible for the role, you must: •Be an Australian citizen. •Be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a Top Secret security clearance at the highest level. How to apply Click on ‘Apply online' to commence your application. As part of your application, you are able to select up to three preferences in line with your current skills, including the levels you wish to apply. Your application must also include the following: •A written pitch of up to two pages using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience address the role description as attached at the level you are applying for. Refer to the capability framework for guidance on at-level expectations. •An up-to-date CV, no more than 2 pages in length. •Two referees, one of which should be a current manager. oPlease note one of your referees should be a manager at least one level above the position you are applying for (minimum APS5 level for the APS4 position, APS6 level for the APS5 level positions or EL1 level for APS6 level positions, EL2 level for EL1 level positions, or equivalent). All applicants will be assessed based on their demonstrated skills and experience relevant to the role using the ASIO People Capability Framework at the APS4, APS5, APS6 and EL1 equivalent. Please note, it is not necessary to address each of the capability criteria individually in your application. All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages. 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. Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace. Closing date and time Wednesday 26 July 2023 at 5:00pm AEST. No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted. Employment conditions Employment is under the ASIO 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. Enquiries If you require further information, please contact ASIO Recruitment at [email protected] or phone 02 6257 4916. We thank all applicants for their interest in applying. In accordance with ASIO policy, we will notify successful and unsuccessful candidates but will not provide feedback on any aspect of the selection process. More Information F or more information about ASIO, please visit: Attached position files: Cloud Engineer.pdf
Cyber Security.pdf
Data and Analytics.pdf
Infrastructure Engineer - Network and Systems Admi
IT Governance and Architecture.pdf
Software Engineering_Development and Operations.pd

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