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.
What is an ASIO officer?
ASIO Intelligence Professionals collect and analyse information to provide advice to senior management and government on matters of national security. Our intelligence officers and intelligence analysts are absolutely critical to our mission.
Is the ASIO like the FBI?
ASIO is compared to the American FBI and the British MI5. ASIO is part of the Australian Intelligence Community. ASIO has a wide range of surveillance powers to collect human and signals intelligence.
How much do Australian spies 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.
Do I need a degree for ASIO?
While a degree is optional, ASIO prefers candidates with at least a bachelor’s qualification. Completing a degree shows you are an intelligent person with the commitment to undertake extended study.
How do I become an ASIO spy?
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.
What is the difference between ASIS and ASIO?
What are the differences between ASIS and ASIO? The main difference between the two intelligence agencies is that while ASIS’s function relates to obtaining foreign intelligence, ASIO’s function primarily involves security intelligence from within Australia.
Do ASIO officers work overseas?
Today ASIO maintains an extensive network of overseas liaison offices which supports relationships with more than 350 partner agencies in 130 countries.
How do you become an ASIO spy?
Is there a CIA in Australia?
We are Australia’s overseas secret intelligence agency. We collect and distribute foreign intelligence to protect Australia’s security and promote Australia’s interests. We are Australia’s overseas secret intelligence agency.
What is an ASIO surveillance officer (so)?
There are fundamental physical and psychological capabilities an ASIO Surveillance Officer (SO) must possess in order to undertake the role safely and effectively. These include the ability to maintain high levels of attention, concentration and memory when under pressure, to effectively communicate verbally
What is the salary range for the surveillance officer training program?
The Surveillance Officer Training Program is at the ASIO Employee Grade 4 for which the salary range is $78,024* to $83,721* plus 15.4% superannuation. Upon successful completion of the six month training program, candidates progress to the ASIO Employee Grade 5 with a salary range of $85,624* to $91,913* plus 15.4% superannuation.
What is the salary of an ASIO employee Grade 5?
Upon successful completion of the six month training program, candidates progress to the ASIO Employee Grade 5 with a salary range of $85,624* to $91,913* plus 15.4% superannuation. Successful applicants undertaking physical surveillance duties will also be eligible for an additional allowance of 30% of their annual base salary (composite payment).
Does ASIO provide an annual update on the remuneration paid to executives?
As a Commonwealth Entity we provide an annual update on the remuneration paid to executives. Details of senior executive remuneration for 2018-19 are available in Appendix C of the ASIO annual report 2018-19 .