Values

We are secretive about what we do, not what we value. ASIO’s values advance our diverse contribution to our mission. All ASIO staff adhere to the code of conduct in their work.

EVOLVING

  • We adapt: Anticipate and learn quickly
  • We innovate: Feel safe to try new things
  • We engage risk: Exercise judgement to maximise effect
  • We are courageous: Voice and value opinions, and commit once decisions are made

ETHICAL

  • We embody integrity: Do the right thing
  • We build trust: Are lawful, impartial, authentic and open

EMPOWERING

  • We enable: Empower and develop our people and teams
  • We include: Value diversity and build belonging
  • We collaborate: Engage each other and our partners, respecting all views

EXCELLING

  • We deliver value: Create impact, in the best way possible
  • We drive accountability: Deliver on commitments and hold each other to account
  • We are enterprise minded: Act on behalf of the whole organisation
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Code of Conduct

An ASIO staff member must:

  • When acting in connection with ASIO employment, comply with all applicable Australian laws and operate within the organisation’s policies and procedures.
  • When acting in connection with ASIO employment, act decisively to help mitigate threats to security.
  • When acting in connection with ASIO employment, ensure that information and advice is passed quickly to relevant action areas, internally and externally.
  • At all times use official information, equipment and facilities in a proper and reasonable manner.
  • When acting in connection with ASIO employment, act without patronage, favouritism and prejudice.
  • At all times ensure no improper advantage–personally or to others–from official duties, status, powers or authority.
  • Disclose and take reasonable steps to avoid real or apparent conflicts of interest, (whether financial or otherwise) in connection with your employment.
  • At all times act with due regard to the political impartiality of the Director-General of Security and the integrity of ASIO.
  • At all times behave in a way that upholds the ASIO Values and the integrity and good reputation of the organisation.
  • Comply with any lawful and reasonable direction given by someone in the organisation who has authority to give the direction.
  • When acting in connection with ASIO employment treat others with courtesy and respect and without harassment.