Intelligence Development Program 2028 Intakes

Australian Security Intellegence Organisation; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) is seeking intelligence professionals for a permanent Canberra-based role. You will work at the centre of the intelligence cycle, assessing information, directing investigative actions, and delivering high-quality intelligence to inform government and partners.

A 12-month development program and a pathway to an Intelligence Analyst licence are central to the role.

Qualifications

• Interest in national security.
• Impartial advisory judgment.
• Gather, research and analyse information to briefings.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Resilience and adaptability.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication.
• Willingness to undertake a 12-month development program.
• Diverse skills and life experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Assess and validate incoming information.
• Direct investigative action to mitigate threats.
• Deliver timely intelligence to support informed decision-making.
• Build subject-matter expertise across analytical areas.
• Collaborate as part of a team to drive outcomes.

Skills

National security interest

Judgement & impartial advice

Information synthesis

Critical thinking

Independent & team work

Job description

Securing Australia - protecting its people.

Job Vacancies

Category: Ongoing - Permanent

Job reference: 01320262027

$100,425 - $118,220

16-Nov-2026

The Organisation

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things - they are our most important asset. To be successful, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient. We seek to reflect 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. We are culturally and linguistically diverse, language skills enhance our collective ability to protect Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value. At a time when Australia's security environment is dynamic, diverse and degrading, our work is more important than ever. Join the mission and make a difference every day.

The opportunity

As an intelligence professional, you will have a diverse and rewarding career, making a difference every day. You will embrace the complexity of the security environment, confront challenges and drive investigative outcomes that make real world change. With your team, you will collect information and use your critical thinking and communication skills to connect the dots - to stop terrorists and catch spies.

Your role

Your role will place you at the centre of the intelligence cycle where you will:

• Assess and validate incoming information
• Direct investigative action to mitigate emerging threats
• Play a critical role in delivering accurate, relevant and timely intelligence to support informed decision‑making.

ASIO looks for candidates who are curious, resilient and enjoy problem solving. Successful candidates will undertake a 12-month development program with comprehensive training in intelligence assessment, analysis and advice. Participants will develop the fundamental skills and knowledge required to gain an Intelligence Analyst licence.

This is also the entry point for those seeking a career as an Intelligence Officer; an internally selected program offering training in the collection of human intelligence (HUMINT). As an Intelligence Analyst you will have the opportunity to build a diverse career across a range of specialised analytical areas.

You will identify and investigate patterns and anomalies, draw intelligence value from large volumes of information, solve complex problems, and develop subject‑matter expertise to make intelligence assessments and produce high-quality advice. Intelligence Analysts are proactive team players who work together to achieve outcomes. They drive ASIO's identification and mitigation of national security issues, and deliver impactful advice and assessments that inform government, national security partners and industry.

Opportunities for licensed ASIO Intelligence Analysts

Once you have obtained an Intelligence Analyst licence, there are multiple opportunities to specialise or further develop your skills. Intelligence professionals in ASIO regularly move positions, meaning you can have many jobs within the Organisation. Following the 12-month training, you may be placed in:

• Discovery. Finding the crucial piece of intelligence in a large dataset, discovering the 'unknown unknowns'.
• Investigations. Taking one piece of security intelligence and finding how it fits into the big picture, to uncover the individuals seeking to harm Australia.
• Strategic analysis. Applying high-level analytical tradecraft to identify early indicators of change in the security environment and generating advice for decision‑makers at all levels of Government.
• Targeting analysis. Employing specialised analytical tradecraft to identify, develop, and enhance operational opportunities and outcomes.
• Threat analysis. Using a range of information sources to build thematic expertise and develop an understanding of threats to Australia and Australians.

The skills and context you gain as an Intelligence Analyst are crucial to becoming an Intelligence Officer. Before applying to be an Intelligence Officer, all applicants will complete a minimum two‑year domestic posting. You will further develop your skills, gain critical corporate knowledge with on‑the‑job experience, and develop a deep understanding of the security environment – all of which will help you in the field.

Intelligence Officers meet with members of different communities to help mitigate security threats, while also building ongoing confidential relationships to collect information that assists ASIO to achieve its mission. As an Intelligence Officer you will be trained in human intelligence (HUMINT) skills, equipping you to collect privileged information from valued human sources to inform security intelligence requirements. It takes a team with a diverse set of skills to collect the dots and connect the dots.

No matter what role you are in, you will contribute to our mission and our success. A multitude of careers in ASIO are unlocked via an Intelligence Analyst licence, allowing you to find your fit. A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months.

What you will bring

We are seeking candidates with the following capabilities:

• An interest in national security
• Exceptional judgement and the ability to provide impartial advice
• The ability to gather, research and analyse information to prepare written and oral briefings
• Critical thinking, complex problem solving and logical reasoning
• The ability to operate independently and as part of a team
• The ability to demonstrate personal and professional resilience and adaptability
• High-level interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• The ability to build productive relationships across ASIO and with partners
• The motivation and aptitude to undertake a comprehensive 12-month development program
• A diverse range of skills, qualifications and life experience. You are not required to address each capability separately in your application. Consider providing examples that illustrate multiple capabilities at once. Refer to ASIO's Core Capability Framework to understand what is expected at each level for each capability.

What we offer you

• Significant training and development as part of a 12-month development program.
• A competitive salary, including a 7.5% allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
• Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%.
• A variety of leave options in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave, including stand down between Christmas and New Year.
• Flexible working arrangements. Please note due to our unique working environment, work from home options are not available.
• Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
• Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mentoring opportunities.

• an Australian citizen
• assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access (TS-PA) security clearance.
• candidates who apply for subsequent Intelligence Officer training must have an Australian drivers licence. This criteria only applies following the completion of Intelligence Analyst training and a defined period of employment.

Reasonable adjustments

Please let us know if you require any additional assistance or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace. This may include reasonable adjustments to assessment methodologies to enable full participation.

Location

These positions are located in Canberra and applicants must be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is provided to successful candidates where ASIO requires you to relocate. Intelligence professionals at ASIO rotate through different postings, which may require you to move cities.

Use of artificial intelligence in recruitment processes

ASIO does not use any form of artificial intelligence (AI) at any point in the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed by a selection panel. We recognise some applicants may use AI technologies to draft applications or prepare for interviews. If you wish to use AI, we recommend doing this only for initial drafts and ensure that your application is personalised and accurately reflects your skills, experience and qualifications. Additionally, be aware of the privacy policies of any AI tool you use.

Be mindful of the information you are entering into AI tools (personal details, work history, etc) and how using it may link you to potential ASIO employment, noting that you are expected to be discrete and maintain confidentiality with your application. If you are invited to attend interview, the use of AI tools and recording devices during interview is strictly prohibited. Should AI tools or recording services be detected, your application, and any future applications may be discontinued.

The recruitment selection process – timeframes

Our selection process is rigorous and extensive. All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages. The stages may include application assessment, eligibility checks, online testing, skills‑based assessment and interview. We ask all applicants for their patience throughout the process. As we are recruiting for Intelligence Development Program, Intelligence Analyst 2028 intakes, candidates can expect the following timeframes for the recruitment selection process:

• Program advertised will close 16 November 2026
• Online testing will likely run in November 2026
• Assessment centres will likely run from March 2027.

Employment conditions

Employment is under the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation 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.

Australian Workplace Equality Index

ASIO has achieved the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold Standard in 2024 , 2025 and 2026, recognising ASIO's inclusion work and positive culture. ASIO was the first Australian intelligence agency to achieve this status. For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au.