Intelligence Analysts (Scientific/Mathematical)
ASIO Central Office, Canberra
several positions
Salary range $52,358 - $60,768 (plus superannuation)

Note: Employment may be offered on a fixed-term contract or a permanent basis. Salary and conditions of service will be negotiated commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful applicants will initially be based in Canberra and may be required, under ASIO's mobility provisions, to relocate to a major capital city.

About the job: We are seeking practical and innovative scientists or mathematicians to assist ASIO's security intelligence analysis, particularly in support of counter terrorism.
The appointees will be expected to research, develop and use numerical, graphical, and statistical techniques to progress inquiries as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The person we need: You will have demonstrated scientific research skills and be an innovative, people-orientated self-starter, and be able to work well in an interdisciplinary role. You will have excellent communication and liaison skills. You will have a higher degree in a discipline which uses complex quantitative methods to solve research problems; or an Honours degree in such a discipline and at least two years of relevant
research experience.

Selection Criteria: (All criteria are equally weighted)

In an environment of Workplace Diversity, OH&S and Continuous Improvement address the following selection criteria:

• Well developed conceptual and analytical skills.
• A record of applied scientific innovation including a demonstrated ability to use information
  technology and to develop and apply numerical, statistical and graphical techniques to research and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a challenging environment and to work flexibly and harmoniously within a multidisciplinary team.
  
• Well developed written and oral communication skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under limited guidance, manage own workloads, and meet deadlines.
• A demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment on critical issues.

How to apply: Applications must address the selection criteria listed above and should relate qualifications and experience to the vacancy. Please provide specific examples and evidence of meeting each criterion. Applications should also include personal details (including your full name, date and place of birth), citizenship, qualifications, experience, current security clearance (if any) and be sent to:
Recruitment Officer
Intelligence Analysts (Scientific)
Vacancy No 0203/08
GPO Box 2177
CANBERRA ACT 2601

Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens.

Working conditions: Employment is under the ASIO Act 1979. Conditions of service are similar to those applying in the Australian Public Service.
Salary packaging arrangements are available.

Enquiries: All information on how to apply for the position is detailed above. If you have any other enquiries please telephone ASIO Recruitment on (02) 6257 4916 or visit our web site www.asio.gov.au.

ASIO thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interview will be contacted further.

Closing date: Monday 9 September 2002.
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