Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)
ASIO Analyst Virtual Experience
Australia, Online/remote
What is this?
Welcome to ASIO’s Analyst Virtual Experience.
ASIO intelligence analysts undertake a broad range of analytical roles within the organisation. In all these roles they apply best-practice analytical tradecraft to critical national security issues, assessing the available information to make a decision about what to do next.
Why should you do this?
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This Virtual Experience Program is self-paced and should take only 2 to 4 hours to complete.
This Virtual Experience Program is free for all students.
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When you complete the Virtual Experience Program, you’ll earn a digital badge and certificate you can share on Linkedin and include on your resume.
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Throughout the program, you’ll learn and develop deep insights into what it is actually like to work as an analyst at ASIO. Apply your analytical knowledge to a real-world problem & gain practical experience and knowledge to draw upon in interviews.
What skills will I gain?
Reviewing the preliminary intelligence, answering key questions and providing your initial assessment of the threat
Reviewing the additional evidence and completing practical tasks based on the information you have received
Reviewing your assessment a final time in light of all intelligence received, and identifying any possible next steps.
What you will do?
Module 1: Review the intelligence folder (30 minutes - 1 hour)
Review the preliminary intelligence, answer key questions and provide your initial assessment of the threat
Module 2: Consider new intelligence (45 minutes - 1.5 hours)
Review the additional evidence and complete a link chart based on the information you have received
Module 3: Provide your final assessment (30 minutes - 1 hour)
Review your assessment a final time in light of all intelligence received, and identify any possible next steps
Ready to get started?
Click Register to begin.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Business & Management +more
About the employer
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)
4.7
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Government & Public Service
After WWII, it was discovered Soviet spies were accessing confidential government data from both the UK and Australia. In 1949, this prompted the Prime Minister to issue a ‘Directive for the Establishment and Maintenance of a Security Service’, which set in motion the creation of ASIO.
Pros and cons of working at Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)
Pros
I value the people most. The collaborative, supportive colleagues create an energising environment. I’m driven by the meaningful impact of our work, knowing that my efforts genuinely help keep Australia and Australians safe.
Working at ASIO provides opportunities every day to contribute to protecting Australia’s national security while working amongst an incredibly talented and dedicated team. The environment keeps me motivated, the diverse challenges sharpen my skills, and the emphasis on continuous learning means I’m always growing professionally and personally. It’s rewarding to be a part of the work which makes a difference for our country.
What I enjoy most about working here is the wealth of opportunities that exist within the Organisation. As an engineer, I like change and improving on current processes. I have found the culture here to be very accommodating of this mindset and always striving for improvement to support people’s needs. I’ve built a wide network of reliable and friendly peers both formally and informally. I have also been able to pursue my personal career interests and do technical training in topics I am eager to improve in. This has made work exciting, and has fueled my drive to come into work every day so that I can contribute and grow.
The mission and the importance of the work we undertake are driving factors for coming to work. It is rewarding to know that our work directly contributes to keeping Australia and Australians safe. Additionally, the camaraderie, support and cohesiveness of the staff within ASIO encourage a positive working environment wherever you are working.
I enjoy the people I work with, and the friends that I have made in the office. Moving across the country to work can be quite hard but it's definitely made easier by the people you work with.
Cons
The main downside is the secretive nature of the role as work cannot be discussed outside the office. However, we receive support and guidance on how to navigate this, and as it’s in support of the mission, it’s worth it.
Personally, I have not yet found any imposing downsides of working here.
The security environment could possibly be seen as challenging and restricting to some. It also means you don’t have your phone (also a plus!).
There are challenges in being unable to tell family and friends where you work. However, this quickly becomes the norm when you are surrounded by and supported by others in the same situation. It gets easier, but it can be a difficult adjustment when you first start at ASIO.
Not being able to tell your friends and family about the intricacies of work is tough.