Executive Director of Operations – Strategic Intelligence

Australian Secret Intelligence Service; Canberra; On-site; AUD 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Secret Intelligence Service seeks a high‑level executive to lead Operations at the First Assistant Director-General level. The role guides the division’s strategic direction, complex operational planning, and delivery of intelligence outcomes across domestic and overseas operations.

The successful candidate will align division activities with government priorities, manage risk, and work closely with SES peers and other agencies to advance national security objectives while upholding

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning, delivering and managing intelligence operations, including as an SES officer and overseas.
• Sophisticated understanding of national security issues.
• Recent professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Division and organisation.
• Drive nimble and innovative operations in line with government requirements.
• Ensure effective and timely executive decision-making.
• Demonstrate commitment to ASIS values and governance practices.
• Maintain key stakeholder relationships and represent the organisation at cross-agency and international levels.

Skills

SES Level 2

Strategic leadership

Intelligence operations

Risk management

Stakeholder relations

Education

National security expertise

Job description

Australian Secret Intelligence Service seeks a high‑level executive to lead Operations at the First Assistant Director-General level. The role guides the division’s strategic direction, complex operational planning, and delivery of intelligence outcomes across domestic and overseas operations.

The successful candidate will align division activities with government priorities, manage risk, and work closely with SES peers and other agencies to advance national security objectives while upholding