Chief Of Staff, Office Of The Director-General Ses Band 1

CHIEF OF STAFF

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL

Senior Executive Service Band 1

ASIS is Australia's overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and promote

Australia's vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Government. Its

work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security, international relations and economic

issues. It also contributes to Australia's coordinated national efforts against terrorism, proliferation of

weapons of mass destruction, and trans-national issues such as people smuggling.

ASIS is a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people are empowered through authenticity and a

sense of belonging to achieve their potential and contribute to a shared purpose and mission. We seek to

peoples, women, people with a disability, neurodiverse, people from culturally and linguistically diverse

backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQA+.

• ROLE

The Chief of Staff, Office of the Director-General (DG), is a trusted strategic advisor to the DG on a wide

range of matters. The successful applicant will lead the day-to-day operations of the Office of the DG, and

act as a critical conduit across the Agency and external stakeholders.

The role is complex and involves a broad range of responsibilities, including, alongside the Departmental

Liaison Officer, being a key point of contact for the Minister's Office on behalf of the DG and ensuring a

productive and proactive relationship with the Minister's Office.

The Chief of Staff reports directly to the DG, plays an integral role in managing the day-to-day running of

the Office of the DG and supports the delivery of key initiatives aimed at meeting the DG's strategic intent

and vision for ASIS. The Chief of Staff is also responsible for coordination with Offices of the Deputy

Directors' General (DDG), providing guidance and support for the smooth operation of the Offices

supporting the DG and DDGs.

The following is an overview of key responsibilities and tasks :

Build and maintain high quality relationships with the Foreign Minister's Office, the Offices of the

Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and other relevant government

departmental heads, Offices of Heads of Agency within the National Intelligence Community and

Work in close collaboration with the Agency's senior executive, and other internal and external

Coordinate communication priorities and public-facing engagements, including assisting to

identify opportunities to deliver key messages to stakeholders and assisting in developing

Demonstrate the highest level of discretion, flexibility, confidentiality, excellent judgement, self

Lead the Executive Officer network across the offices of the DG and DDGs to enhance cross

The following education, qualifications and / or experience will be highly regarded :

Significant experience in senior management roles with a proven track record for delivering high

Comprehensive experience in leading and managing complex work programs; and

Superior leadership ability in building capability and developing people.

be assessed on their ability to demonstrate behaviours aligned to the capabilities for the position.

Harnesses information and opportunities; and

Shows judgment, intelligence and common sense.

Steers and implements change and deals with uncertainty; and

Ensures closure and delivers on intended results.

Values individual differences and diversity; and

Guides, mentors and develops people.

Displays resilience; and

Demonstrates self-awareness and a commitment to personal development.