How ASIO Advertises

Most of ASIO's advertised vacancies will be in Canberra. Where vacancies arise in Canberra or other capital cities, they will be advertised in the major newspaper of that city. The major newspapers are The Canberra Times, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age (Melbourne), the Brisbane Courier Mail, the Adelaide Advertiser, the Perth West Australian, The Mercury (Hobart), and Darwin's Northern Territory News. ASIO will also use the Weekend Australian when advertising nationally.

While our press advertising may be limited to the particular locality of the vacancy, applications will be accepted from people living outside that locality.

Vacancies may be advertised as permanent or temporary positions, working full-time or part-time. Where the vacancy is temporary, the period of employment will be stated in the advertisement.

Current vacancies, together with the relevant selection documentation (job description and selection criteria), will be posted on this site.

Applications for employment should be submitted only in response to an advertised vacancy. ASIO will not accept unsolicited applications or resumes.

For both permanent and temporary positions you will be required to submit your resume, which will include personal information, citizenship, qualifications, experience and current security clearance (if any). A covering letter should address selection criteria and detail your skills and relevant experience. Employment forms should also be included with your application.