Deputy CEO, Intelligence — National Security Leader

Austrac; Sydney; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

AUSTRAC is seeking a Deputy CEO, Intelligence, to provide strategic leadership and stewardship of the agency’s enterprise intelligence capability. You will establish and lead the Intelligence Division, aligning governance, systems and workforce with national priorities and emerging threats, while advising the CEO and Ministers on intelligence priorities and risks.

You will operate in a high-trust national security environment, represent AUSTRAC in national and international forums, and shape

Qualifications

• Accomplished senior executive with leadership in intelligence governance and ethical use of intelligence in complex environments.
• Deep understanding of the financial intelligence lifecycle and how intelligence informs decisions.
• Proven ability to steward across organisational and partner boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Lead AUSTRAC’s Intelligence Division, directing effort to high risk and harm priorities.
• Exercise enterprise-wide stewardship of financial intelligence across the organisation.
• Oversee delivery of priority intelligence programs informing operational, regulatory and policy decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with law enforcement, national security, international and private sector partners.
• Drive a high-performing, inclusive and resilient workforce delivering complex intelligence outcomes.
• Support the CEO as Head of a National Security Agency.

Skills

Executive leadership

Intelligence governance

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

AUSTRAC is seeking a Deputy CEO, Intelligence, to provide strategic leadership and stewardship of the agency’s enterprise intelligence capability. You will establish and lead the Intelligence Division, aligning governance, systems and workforce with national priorities and emerging threats, while advising the CEO and Ministers on intelligence priorities and risks.

You will operate in a high-trust national security environment, represent AUSTRAC in national and international forums, and shape