Benefits

ASIO employees benefit from generous workplace terms and conditions of employment and our flexible approach to working arrangements. Our employees enjoy access to:

  • Competitive salary arrangements, including a 7.5% allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
  • Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%.
  • A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave, to ensure your work-life balance. This includes personal leave; parental, adoption and fostering leave; community service leave to support volunteering; and cultural leave.
  • Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance. Please note: due to our unique working environment, working from home options are generally not available.
  • Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
  • Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks. 
  • Mentoring opportunities.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Support

Our people are our most important asset and need to be supported to achieve the excellence we strive for. In addition to our comprehensive and unique training programs, we offer a number of other employee support services, including:

  • An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free psychological counselling, advice and support for both personal and professional matters (including career development and transition).
  • Support services to assist managers with people management advice.
  • Staff association representatives who provide advice on policies and workplace issues and advocate for staff.
  • The ASIO Ombudsman who provides impartial and confidential services to staff and management to address staffing concerns through advice, consultation and mediation.
  • Relocation support for staff including financial assistance, leave entitlements and other relevant information.
  • Ergonomic assessments and equipment as well as a support program to help staff with injuries/illnesses.
  • A study support program for further study.
  • Financial support for professional memberships directly related to the staff member’s field of work.
  • Advice and support on policies and workplace issues, through our Harassment and Discrimination Advisor network.