The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is seeking a highly motivated, outcome driven senior executive to fill the position of Assistant Director-General, Access and Effects Enablement, based in Canberra ACT.

As the Assistant Director-General Access and Effects Enablement, you will be responsible for developing and running access capabilities which support the intelligence, computer network operations and offensive cyber missions. These capabilities are built in response to national intelligence and ADF priorities.

The successful applicant will be a flexible and collaborative leader who is prepared to take calculated risks. You will be resilient, have proven high-level communication skills and be personally accountable for quality advice and the delivery of results. You will be self-aware, positive in considering and respecting a diversity of ideas and perspectives, and have the courage to challenge the status quo when it does not serve the required outcome.

Your workforce will be diverse, including highly technical and analytical professionals. The successful candidate will report to the First Assistant Director-General Network Operations and Access.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated ability to operate in accordance with, and actively promote ASD’s values and the Defence Leadership Behaviours, which will continue to be adopted and implemented within ASD. To be a strong contender, you will be self-aware, positive in considering and respecting a diversity of ideas and perspectives, and have the courage to challenge the status quo when it does not serve the required outcome. You will be innovative, consultative, resilient and personally accountable for the quality of advice and the delivery of results.

The remuneration package includes superannuation, an Executive Vehicle allowance and, where applicable, relocation expenses. The salary component for this position may be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Engagement may be negotiated on an ongoing basis or for a specified term. To be eligible for engagement, an applicant must be, or intend to become, a permanent Australian citizen. This is a security-designated position. The successful applicant will be required to undergo security assessments to the highest level and must be able to be cleared to Top Secret Positive Vetting.

To discuss the requirements of this position, after first reviewing the selection documentation, please telephone Tricia Searson or Karina Duffey at Executive Intelligence Group on 02 6232 2200, referencing #644.

For Senior Executive Service administrative recruitment enquiries please contact the Directorate of Senior Officer Management on (02) 6265 1742 or via email at DSOM@defence.gov.au.