Covert Surveillance Officer

Um Holdings; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7.5% TOP SECRET clearance allowance

15.4% Employer superannuation

Generous leave options

Study assistance

Job summary

ASIO invites applications for Surveillance Officers to help protect Australia. The role requires discretion, adaptability and vigilance in a dynamic security environment, with a six‑month training program predominantly in Sydney and placement options in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne or Perth after completion.

The position offers a competitive salary (AE5) of about $100,425–$107,794 plus a service allowance, with development support and leave benefits.

Qualifications

• Situational awareness: heightened awareness of surroundings and context.
• Attention to detail: exacting precision in all tasks.
• Decisiveness: ability to make firm, effective decisions under pressure.
• Adaptability: agility to operate in unpredictable environments.
• Resilience: mental and emotional fortitude under challenging circumstances.
• Collaborative mindset: strong teamwork commitment.
• Coachability: openness to growth and tech developments.
• Diverse perspective: blending into various social settings.
• Accountability: ownership of work and learning from mistakes.

Skills

Situational awareness

Attention to detail

Decisiveness

Adaptability

Resilience

Collaborative mindset

Coachability

Diverse perspective

Accountability

Job description

ASIO invites applications for Surveillance Officers to help protect Australia. The role requires discretion, adaptability and vigilance in a dynamic security environment, with a six‑month training program predominantly in Sydney and placement options in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne or Perth after completion.

The position offers a competitive salary (AE5) of about $100,425–$107,794 plus a service allowance, with development support and leave benefits.