Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)
2024 Surveillance Officer (Jan 2024)
Sydney, Sydney
Opportunity expired
Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 78,024 - 91,913 / Year
- Apply by 28 Mar 2023
- Start date 31 Jan 2024 - 28 Feb 2024
Surveillance Officers are highly competent specialists who are capable of adapting to their surroundings in order to covertly undertake their role. This involves:
- Operating within a high tempo and challenging security environment;
- Operating both on foot and with a range of supporting vehicles as part of a cohesive operational team;
- Using specialist equipment designed to meet the challenges of the covert operating environment including high-tech photographic, technical, and IT systems.
Successful applicants will undertake a six-month full-time Surveillance Officer Training Program. This program is predominantly based in Sydney, however, some training elements are delivered in other geographic locations. Individuals will be required to travel domestically and be capable of spending some short periods of time away from Sydney.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen
- Business & Management +more
- Associate Degree or higher
About the employer
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)
4.4
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Government & Public Service
After WWII, it was discovered Soviet spies were accessing confidential government data from both the UK and Australia. In 1949, this prompted the Prime Minister to issue a ‘Directive for the Establishment and Maintenance of a Security Service’, which set in motion the creation of ASIO.
Pros and cons of working at Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)
Pros
I enjoy the people I work with, and the friends that I have made in the office. Moving across the country to work can be quite hard but it's definitely made easier by the people you work with.
Working on interesting and challenging technology problems with a real-world impact on protecting all Australians.
The people are fantastic. I've been super impressed with the quality of people here. Always very friendly and welcoming. The work though has been very fulfilling, especially when compared to private industry.
Being able to help contribute to the protection and security of the Australian people while being privy to exciting new technologies. The staff in our organisation are amazing people and are fantastic to work with.
The mission. Having the opportunity to come to work every day and use my skills and background to make a positive difference in Australia's national security is so rewarding and fulfilling.
Cons
Not being able to tell your friends and family about the intricacies of work is tough.
Not being able to discuss your work can be challenging at times but once you're used to it, it's fine.
Not being able to work from home. I do miss rolling out of bed and starting my day but I also understand, given the work we do.
Not being able to talk about all the interesting stuff you work on.
Limited work-from-home opportunities.