Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)
2020 Data Professionals - multiple roles
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- $90,945 - $156,789 / Year
- $90,945 - $156,789
- Apply by 24 Jun 2020
ASIO protects Australia, its people and its interests from serious threats to their security. Technology and information are at the very heart of ASIO's efforts in preventing terrorists, state actors and malicious insiders causing great harm.
Intelligence agencies are undergoing a period of rapid change as both the tempo and complexity of current security threats increase. At the heart of this change is how we use our data. To respond to this challenge, ASIO needs people who know and understand how to use and manage data more than ever before.
You can expect to work in a dynamic and changing environment where your ideas and work will make a difference. Your responsibilities, work and success will depend on how you apply your skills rather than your position in a hierarchy. You will be working with like-minded peers who will guide and assist you but will also listen and learn from your ideas as we work together to develop solutions using our data to solve our intelligence problems.
We want people who have a passion for technology and the ability to solve problems. You will need to be constantly researching, learning and applying new technologies and willing to experiment and give things a go.
There are a number of roles we are currently recruiting for:
- Data Scientists
- Data Governance Officers
- Senior Data Specialists
- Senior Data Engineers
- Director, Data Governance
For more information on how to apply, visit our website.
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.