Feature—Getting and Keeping the Right People
Australian Defence Satellite Communication Station, Geraldton, Western Australia.
The Intelligence and Security Group continues to set a high standard in developing and maintaining civilian and military workforce skills, career structures and promotions. The Group has a strong emphasis on recruiting and keeping the right people and recognising individual contributions.
The Group's four agencies have put in place innovative strategies to meet the key challenges of recruitment and retaining staff in an increasingly competitive market. Each agency has tailored specific programs to train and develop world-class intelligence professionals.
Getting the right people
In December 2005, the Defence Intelligence Organisation promoted a large number of graduates completing the Defence-run Graduate Development Program. The Defence Imagery and Geospatial Organisation also welcomed more graduates in 2005–06.
In February 2006, the Defence Signals Directorate launched its new graduate recruitment campaign 'Altitude@DSD' and attracted a record number of applicants.
These graduate programs are invaluable in attracting talented and enthusiastic individuals from a range of disciplines and backgrounds to the intelligence and security professions. The Intelligence and Security Group also participated in Australian Intelligence Community employment initiatives.
In May 2006, the Defence Imagery and Geospatial Organisation, the Defence Intelligence Organisation and the Defence Signals Directorate supported the recommendations of the Report of the Inquiry into Australian Intelligence Agencies by taking part in the Australian Intelligence Community Graduate Recruitment Roadshow, coordinated by the Office of National Assessments.
Also during 2005–06, the Defence Security Authority recruited to boost its training and investigation capacity in line with its commitment to enhancing the security culture in Defence. Investigation staff also benefited from their participation in international training programs.
Inside the Australian Defence Satellite Communication Station.
Australian Defence Satellite Communication Station, Geraldton, Western Australia.
Developing our people
Intelligence and Security Group staff, both civilian and military, contributed directly to Defence operations in the Middle East and South East Asia. This allowed them to gain valuable operational experience and develop their professional intelligence skills.
Over the past year, the Intelligence and Security Group has worked hard to establish integrated intelligence teams that provide comprehensive and actionable intelligence to its customers
The new Signals Intelligence Academy within Defence Signals Directorate and the niche training for Defence Imagery and Geospatial professionals continues the Intelligence and Security Group tradition of developing specialised skills to better assist the Defence mission in a cutting edge environment.
The Group provides quality support to Defence through a mix of talented people, dependable communications, well-practised procedures, excellent understanding of its customers, and regular analysis for continual improvement. The emphasis is on speed, relevance, accuracy and guaranteeing the capacity to adapt to rapid changes in the operating environment.
The diverse agencies which form Intelligence and Security Group continue to overcome challenges and demonstrate flexibility in seizing opportunities to better serve Defence. The Group strives to better its people in order to create an environment where people can do their best.