The role

ASIS is seeking experienced specialists to join a small team that provides a variety of bespoke capabilities to support ASIS operations.

This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your expertise and creativity to help further Australia’s interests and security. Working for ASIS Operational Engineering, you will engage with highly trained and experienced Operational Officer Cadres to solve complex operational problems.

You will have access to a large variety of technologies, tooling and techniques, and the unique potential to engage with the National and 5EYES intelligence community on cutting edge training and methodologies. We will help you to further develop your expertise in your chosen field, as well as provide extensive opportunities to broaden your knowledge and skillsets across a wide range of manufacturing techniques.

Role responsibilities

• Engage with operational officers and other stakeholders to identify requirements and scope tasking
• Lead or contribute to the development and manufacture of operational solutions
• Lead or contribute to assembly and testing of operational solutions
• Contribute to the operation and maintenance of a modern manufacturing workshop and laboratory environment, and participate in equipment procurement and purchasing.  
• Maintain industry awareness and contribute to strategic capability planning
• Operate in accordance with WHS standards

Core skills

We encourage with the following skills and attributes to apply:

• Integration of electronics in complex builds
• CAD software (particularly SolidWorks or Altium) and detailed design prototyping
• Radio Frequency (RF) principles and application
• Micro Soldering and Component Assembly
• Microcontrollers, for example Arduino / RPi / STM / PIC
• CNC and manual machining
• Sheet metal work, metal forming, and welding
• Textiles and leatherwork
• Woodwork
• CAD design & modelling
• Fibreglass, plastics and composites
• Moulding and casting (metal/plastics/other)
• Painting and finishing
• Film special effects, hair and make-up

Desirable education and qualification/s

A Trade Certificate or Degree from an approved institution, including but not limited to:

• • Electronics Trades
  • Electrical Trades
  • Automotive Electrical
  • Telecommunications
  • Avionics / Marine
  • CNC Machinist
  • Fitter Turner
  • Boiler Maker
  • Tool maker
  • Woodworker
  • Saddle maker
  • Dress/Pattern maker
  • Cobbler
  • Cabinet/Furniture maker
  • Composite Technician
  • Casting and moulding technician
  • Fine Arts

Benefits of working at ASIS         

ASIS employees enjoy access to generous workplace terms and conditions. Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Competitive salary plus 15.4% superannuation
• A variety of leave options including 22 days paid annual leave per year
• Paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Domestic Relocation assistance for new staff to Canberra
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Salary packaging arrangements
• Learning and development opportunities including access to study assistance
• A variety of support services including but not limited to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a Staff and Family Support Office.

Whilst ASIS officers are not able to work from home due to the classified nature of our work, staff have access to a range of flexible working arrangements. These include part time hours, condensed hours and/or flexible start/finish times to support other responsibilities.

ASIS conditions of service are similar to those applying for the Australian Public Service, for a full list of benefits and conditions see asis.gov.au  

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
• For more information on eligibility please see the Protective Security Policy Framework which is publicly accessible at protectivesecurity.gov.au, section 12 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

To apply please visit the ASIS website to view further job details and selection criteria

Applications close: please refer to website