The Organisation

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things – they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.

We seek to reflect the diversity of 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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value.

The opportunity

ASIO is seeking expressions of interest from motivated and passionate Business Analysts.

ASIO is looking for proactive individuals capable of performing a range of business analysis related duties. You will contribute to ASIO's mission through working with project managers, technical experts and business stakeholders at all levels to investigate, analyse, validate and document business, user and non-functional requirements. You will guide technology change through all stages of the project lifecycle and play a key role in transitioning ASIO staff to new ways of working.

You will have the ability to drive and manage projects and requirements from inception to delivery. As a pivotal part of cross-functional multi-disciplinary teams, you will use a broad range of Business Analysis techniques to:

Define business problems.
Understand business teams current state.
Define future state.
Design user interfaces.
Lead user acceptance testing.
Support technical and business teams through implementation and adoption.

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.

Role responsibilities

As a Business Analyst, your role will include but may not be limited to:

Being accountable for investigating business needs, problems and opportunities to support and recommend effective business and ICT changes.
Developing artefacts to support the requirements definition such as requirements specifications, process models, operational concepts, prototypes and data driven insights.
Building relationships and working collaboratively with stakeholders by facilitating workshops, stakeholder interviews, presentations, product backlog management and user acceptance testing.
Contributing to and managing activities for planning, development, enhancement and implementation of projects and systems.
Identifying issues, risks and benefits of current and proposed solutions and applying expertise to detail the resulting impacts to business.
Leading and supporting business transition to embed change.
Continually developing the business analysis competency within the Organisation.

What you will bring

We invite applications from people with the following attributes:

Business analysis skills and experience in software development, project management and agile frameworks/methodologies.
Enthusiasm and a desire to learn the business analyst role, whilst providing support to ongoing projects.
Ability to develop/apply business analysis deliverables, tools and techniques in a range of contexts.
Resilience and adaptability to change of analysis approaches in an unpredictable environment.
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Experience in developing stakeholder/client engagement at a variety of levels.
Effective communication skills and the ability to engage, influence and negotiate with others.
Experience in workshop facilitation, interviews and delivering engaging presentations.
Experience in enhancing, delivering and promoting ICT services.
Management and leadership experience (as required).

Qualifications or experience

Demonstratable knowledge or experience of business analyst principles and practices.

The following qualifications or experience, while not essential, are desirable:

Experience within the area of ICT is highly regarded.
Familiarity with the International Institute of Business Analysis BABOK Guide, and its concepts and techniques.
Membership of the Australian Chapter of the International Business Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA).
Undergraduate study in information technology and/or courses in business or business analytics.

We will provide additional training if required.

What we offer you

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

A competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent.
A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work-life balance.
Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance (please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are generally not available).
Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Eligibility

To be eligible for the role, you must be:

An Australian citizen.
Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.

ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome and value applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable adjustments

Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace.

Location

These positions are predominately located in Canberra, with limited opportunities available in Sydney. Relocation assistance is provided to successful candidates where ASIO requires you to relocate.

How to apply

Click on ‘Apply online' to commence your application. Your application must be complete and include the following:

A written pitch of up to 500 words detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the position.
A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, outlining your employment history, the dates and a brief description of your role, as well as any academic qualifications or relevant training you may have undertaken.
Details of 2 referees, which must include a current or previous manager.

All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages.

ASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence. It is essential that you do the same. Please do not discuss your application with others as doing so may adversely affect your potential employment.

Closing date and time

Monday 5 August 2024 at 5:00pm AEST.

No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted.

The Recruitment Selection Process – what to expect

We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for a role with ASIO. Please be advised that 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 themselves may include; application submission, eligibility checks, online testing, skills-based assessment and panel discussion.

ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for candidates to participate within all stages of the selection process. These opportunities may include reasonable adjustment to assessment methodologies to enable full participation.

We ask all applicants for their patience throughout the process. Once complete, we will notify unsuccessful candidates but will not provide feedback on any aspect of the selection process.

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.

Enquiries

If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact ASIO Recruitment at careers@asio.gov.au or phone 02 6257 4916.

More information

For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au.

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