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13/01/2020

What does an ASIO agent do?

What does an ASIO agent do?

ASIO brings together professionals from a wide range of disciplines who work together to protect Australians from terrorism, espionage and other serious threats.

What qualifications do I need to work for ASIO?

To be eligible for a role in ASIO you must consider the following before submitting an application:

  • Australian citizenship. You must be an Australian Citizen.
  • Approval to hold and maintain a Top Secret (positive vet) clearance.
  • Relocation to Canberra.
  • Specific requirements.
  • Discretion.

How hard is it to get a job with ASIO?

The ASIO recruitment process can be lengthy due to the requirement that ASIO Officers hold a security clearance, so you’ll need to be patient! Having said that, I found the interview and assessment process to be pretty straightforward, much like you would experience with other job applications.

How much do ASIO officers get paid?

For the Intelligence Professionals program, you will earn between $83,936 and $90,107. On successful completion of the program you will be promoted and the salary range will increase to between $92,773 and $104,533. All salaries attract superannuation of 15.4% on top of these figures.

What is it like working for ASIO?

This comes with all the benefits and opportunities of a small town—minimal traffic, a chance to live rurally and commute easily, protected green space and national parks, city-wide bike paths, easy access to the snowfields and mountain bike trails, wineries on the doorstep, and an easy two-hour drive to the beautiful …

Do you need a degree to work for ASIO?

A university degree provides evidence that you have the research and analytical skills we are looking for in an Intelligence Officer. Employment is under the ASIO Act 1979. Conditions are similar to those applying in the Australian Public Service. Salary packaging arrangements are available.

How do I become an ASIO analyst?

have completed formal tertiary qualifications before May 2022. be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a Positive Vetting security clearance. Demonstrate high level interpersonal and verbal communication skills. We are courageous: Voice and value opinions, and commit once decisions are made.

Is ASIO a good place to work?

ASIO is a unique workplace with an important purpose. Its success is built on the imagination and intelligence of its team, staff who are committed to deliver on its national security mission. The Organisation will work with you and support you through the good times, as well as the more challenging times.

Why is the work of ASIO so important?

The work we do makes a difference each and every day. ASIO’s people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things–they are our most important asset. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team.

What kind of powers does asio have in Australia?

ASIO has a wide range of surveillance powers to collect human and signals intelligence. Generally, ASIO operations requiring police powers of arrest and detention under warrant are co-ordinated with the Australian Federal Police and/or with state and territory police forces.

What are special investigative powers available to ASIO officers?

The special investigative powers available to ASIO officers under warrant signed by the Attorney-General include: conduct of an ordinary or frisk search of a person if they are at or near a premises specified in the warrant.

Why do you need ASIO Raptor camo gear?

ASIO Gear’s technology and revolutionary ASIO RAPTOR CAMO pattern is the result of years and years of whitetail deer hunting and the need/want for something better. Bowhunters in any part of the whitetail’s range will virtually disappear amongst the tree line with this high-end camo apparel and get closer to that trophy buck than ever before.