Elite Surveillance Officer Training Program

Unitec; Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne; Remote; AUD 100,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

7.5% TS-PA allowance

Employer superannuation 15.4%

Job summary

ASIO is seeking Surveillance Officers to join a dynamic, high-demand field operation. The role begins with a 6-month full-time training program conducted primarily in Sydney, with potential interstate travel. Post-training, you progress to AE5 with a salary range of $100,425 to $107,794 including service allowance.

Applicants must meet strict security requirements and will work on a shift roster across a 24-hour cycle, with opportunities for advancement within ASIO.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required for this role.
• Ability to work in shifting rosters and travel interstate.
• Demonstrated situational awareness and sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Covert surveillance and intelligence gathering in varied environments.
• Maintain vigilance and quick tasking in high-tempo and low-activity periods.
• Complete a 6‑month full-time Surveillance Officer Training Program (SOTP) in Sydney.
• Progress to AE5 with salary range $100,425–$107,794 including service allowance.

Skills

Situational awareness

Attention to detail

Decisiveness

Adaptability

Resilience

Collaborative mindset

Coachability

Diverse perspective

Accountability

Job description

ASIO is seeking Surveillance Officers to join a dynamic, high-demand field operation. The role begins with a 6-month full-time training program conducted primarily in Sydney, with potential interstate travel. Post-training, you progress to AE5 with a salary range of $100,425 to $107,794 including service allowance.

Applicants must meet strict security requirements and will work on a shift roster across a 24-hour cycle, with opportunities for advancement within ASIO.