Trades

• Solve complex auto-electrical problems.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of industry standards including contemporary techniques and equipment.
• Conduct specialist work in accordance with internal policies and procedures

• Minor office refit works.
• Building fabric maintenance works.
• Minor building rectification works.
• Design new fit out joinery and manage procurement.
• Manage and/or oversee contractors.

• Amend existing 2D and 3D models and drawings to ‘as built’ status.
• Maintain documentation control practices and procedures.
• Document design work for internal stakeholders.
• Input into design meetings and project proposals.
• Create drawing sets for external consultants.

• Electrical infrastructure maintenance.
• Minor works installations.
• Building and tenancy electrical system compliance reporting.
• Input into design meetings and project proposals.
• Manage and/or oversee contractors.

• Conduct minor installation work and fault analysis as required.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of industry standards including Australian standards, national jurisdiction requirements and contemporary techniques and equipment.
• Conduct specialist work in accordance with internal policies and procedures.

• Assemble and test a diverse range of unique electromechanical products to deliver custom collection capabilities, including high precision low volume PCB assembly, hand soldering re-work and inspection, and mechanical assembly and debugging.
• Undertake design reviews with team members and incorporate design for manufacturing practices into designs.
• Review and/or prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Test and quality assure products prior to delivery and conduct fault analysis as required.

• Fire services (wet and dry) infrastructure maintenance.
• Minor works installations.
• Building and tenancy fire system compliance reporting.
• Input into design meetings and project proposals.
• Manage and/or oversee contractors.

• Minor works installations.
• Input into design meetings and project proposals.
• Manage and/or oversee contractors.

• HVAC services infrastructure maintenance.
• Minor works installations.
• Building and tenancy HVAC system compliance reporting.
• Input into design meetings and project proposals.
• Manage and/or oversee contractors.

• Contribute to capability development across domestic, commercial and/or automotive locksmithing.
• Maintain ASIO’s operational (field deployment) mechanical access capability, including relevant training and capability development.
• Conduct specialist work e.g. mechanical lock defeat to support operations in accordance with ASIO’s policies and procedures.

• Schedule maintenance activities to ensure code and standards compliance.
• Schedule maintenance activities to minimise equipment downtime.
• Manage and adjust maintenance schedules to suit available resources.
• Report on maintenance activities performed against schedules to ensure efficient and effective maintenance practices.
• Report on preventative verses breakdown maintenance activities to inform on equipment condition.
• Use maintenance data to fine tune maintenance schedules and inform capital works and/or asset replacement planning activities.

• Fine-tune existing mechanical controls to ensure efficient operation.
• Modify existing control strategies to incorporate new equipment.
• Input into design meetings and project proposals.

• Hydraulic infrastructure maintenance.
• Minor works installations.
• Building and tenancy hydraulic system compliance reporting.
• Input into design meetings and project proposals.
• Manage and/or oversee contractors.

• Design mechanical solutions in conjunction with partner teams to support technical collection activities and custom collection capabilities.
• Fabricate and construct mechanical components and assemblies using CNC and manual machines, through the use of CAD and CAM software.
• Review engineering plans, materials, specifications, including interpretation of mechanical engineering drawings.
• Provide mechanical fabrication advice incorporating up-to-date industry techniques and contribute to the development of fabrication capabilities.

• Lead the design of mechanical solutions to support technical collection activities in conjunction with engineers, operators, capability managers and fellow specialists incorporating up-to-date industry techniques.
• Lead internal and external development project work and/or tactical tasking, proactively monitor progress and alignment to requirements and timeframes.
• Provide specialist strategic advice to management to ensure that the discipline’s capabilities are maintained and effective in delivering operational outcomes.
• Lead the capability to ensure a standardised approach to workflows, processes and practices that are aligned with industry standards where possible, ensuring corporate knowledge is captured and communicated effectively to achieve operational outcomes.
• Develop and maintain industry relationships to support and supplement capability development, including managing capability support arrangements and design tools.

• Assemble electromechanical products to deliver custom collection capabilities, including high-precision low volume PCB assembly, hand soldering re-work and inspection, and mechanical assembly and debugging.
• Undertake design reviews with team members and incorporate Design for Manufacturing practices into designs.
• Review and/or prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Test and quality assure products prior to delivery and conduct fault analysis.
• Undertake precision mechanical assembly and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings/schematics.

• Install, maintain and identify emerging electronic security systems.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of industry standards including Australian standards and contemporary techniques and equipment.
• Conduct specialist work on a range of security systems including CCTV systems.

What is the difference between operational and corporate trades?

In a corporate trade position, you will perform duties in a similar way to how you would in any other workplace, however you will do so in a unique environment that involves extra security considerations.

In an operational trade position, you will use your skills to support sensitive ASIO operations, and your expertise to develop technical capabilities. You may also be required to work irregular hours and travel at short notice.

Can I choose if I work in operations or corporate?

You can indicate a preference for corporate or operations in your application, however we may consider you for both areas depending on your skillset, the experience level we require for particular roles, and position availability. 

What location do trades professionals work from?

Most ASIO staff work from our headquarters in Canberra. However, some trades positions are available in other locations. Check the position description of the position you are interested in for details on locations. We offer financial assistance for successful candidates who are required to relocate.  

How much experience do I need before I can apply?

We hire trades professionals at all career levels above apprentice. You also need to be licensed without restriction (or be able to obtain) to practice your trade in the ACT.

What will I actually do?

Whether you are in corporate or operational areas, you will be supporting essential services that enable ASIO to deliver on its mission. Specific roles and responsibilities will depend on your trade and experience.

Do I need experience in national security?

No. We are looking for skills and expertise that can be applied to our work and contribute to our capability. We will provide you with specialised training to equip you for the ASIO environment.