Intelligence Officer

Australian Secret Intelligence Service; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ASIS is seeking an Intelligence Officer to plan, develop and manage intelligence operations in line with Australian government requirements. You will collect intelligence from overseas, leveraging strong interpersonal and communication skills, while operating in diverse cultures.

Roles may be based overseas or in Canberra, with extensive training and risk-aware decision making. The position emphasizes mature self-management, resilience, and integrity, and requires eligibility for TOP SECRET

Qualifications

• Minimum three-year tertiary degree or graduation in the next six months; or 7+ years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Australian citizenship required.
• Eligible for TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
• Current driver’s licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct intelligence operations with sound judgement.
• Liaise with foreign intelligence or security services.
• Identify and manage risk in operations.
• Solve complex problems in ambiguous environments.
• Interact with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Undergo comprehensive training prior to commencement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication (written)

Maturity & self-management

Resilience & motivation

Integrity & professionalism

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Three-year degree or equivalent experience

Job description

An ASIS Intelligence Officer plans, develops and manages intelligence operations in accordance with relevant legislation and Australian government requirements. You will use your exceptional interpersonal and relationship skills, high-level training and sound judgement to collect intelligence from overseas. Often working in ambiguous and unstructured situations, Intelligence Officers require excellent communication skills and high levels of maturity to build effective relationships with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Intelligence Officers serve in a wide range of locations overseas as well as in Canberra.

An ASIS Intelligence Officer plans, develops and manages intelligence operations in accordance with relevant legislation and Australian government requirements. You will use your exceptional interpersonal and relationship skills, high-level training and sound judgement to collect intelligence from overseas. Often working in ambiguous and unstructured situations, Intelligence Officers require excellent communication skills and high levels of maturity to build effective relationships with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Intelligence Officers serve in a wide range of locations overseas as well as in Canberra.

The key duties of the position include:

Role responsibilities

• Plan and conduct intelligence operations using good operational judgement
• Liaise with foreign intelligence or security services
• Identify and manage risk
• Solve complex problems
• Interact with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Intelligence Officers undergo comprehensive training prior to commencing any role.

Core skills

To succeed as an Intelligence Officer, you will need to demonstrate:

• exceptional interpersonal skills in order to build strong relationships with people;
• personal presence and impact, with a proven ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds;
• excellent written communication skills;
• high levels of maturity and self-management skills, with excellent judgement and the ability to assess risk;
• resilience and self-motivation, with a determination to achieve results in difficult and high–pressure environments; and
• the highest levels of personal integrity and professionalism, which ASIS will continue to support through comprehensive training and development programs.

Education and qualification requirements

The following education, qualifications and/or experience is essential prior to applying:

• a minimum three-year tertiary degree; or graduating in the next six months; OR
• significant relevant work experience (7+ years) in lieu of a tertiary degree.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a role you must:

• Be an Australian citizen
• Be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance
• A current driver’s licence is a mandatory requirement.

For more information on eligibility please see the Protective Security Policy Framework which is publicly accessible at protectivesecurity.gov.au, Release 2026 section 18.5 provides information on Eligibility and suitability

Notes

ASIS values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respective work environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Women, people with disabilities, people that identify as LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please note: ASIS does not provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants

Getting to know the Australian Secret Intelligence Service

ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and promote Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Government. Its work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security, international relations and economic issues. It also contributes to Australia’s coordinated national efforts against terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and trans-national issues such as people smuggling.