DIO is a fully integrated civilian-military organisation that promotes the Defence values of professionalism, loyalty, courage, innovation, teamwork and integrity.
The organisation draws on high-quality, motivated people from a diverse range of backgrounds and academic disciplines including arts, law, economics, engineering, international relations, political science, chemistry, physics, biology, information technology and social science – essentially, any degree that has prepared them to think analytically and creatively.
Particular emphasis is placed on exceptional written and oral communication skills, high-level conceptual, research and analytical abilities, superior judgement and aspiration for excellence.
DIO maintains mutually-beneficial relationships with other agencies in the Australian Intelligence Community, other government organisations, and allied and other foreign intelligence agencies. As a result, there are opportunities to represent DIO on both the domestic and international fronts, in a variety of forums, ranging from conferences and seminars to international round table discussions.
DIO has close relationships with the Defence Intelligence agencies of Australia’s allies, maintaining liaison offices in a number of countries. DIO also has analysts on exchange postings, as well as a variety of secondments with our fellow agencies in the Australian Intelligence Community.
An intelligence organisation cannot function to its full potential without quality staff working in a variety of areas and not just in intelligence analysis. DIO is also made up of staff working in IT, information archiving, editing and publishing as well as human resources. Regardless of your area of expertise, DIO may have a position to suit your career.
The Director of the Defence Intelligence Organisation, Major General Maurie McNarn AO, is a firm believer in the concept of people being our most valuable resource, and supports the Defence Department wide “Results Through People” program.
DIO has a very strong commitment to the personal and professional development of its staff members, with comprehensive training programs across a range of relevant disciplines.
Working in a high-tempo intelligence environment can be demanding, and DIO is dedicated to the concepts of work-life balance and staff health. To this end, DIO personnel have access to:
DIO is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to the Australian Public Service guidelines of equity and diversity.
Your development is just as important to us as it is to you. Our reasoning is simple and based on the idea that as you grow and develop your skills and experience, so does the contribution you make to DIO corporate and team goals.
We encourage your development through a comprehensive internal training program that is supported by development opportunities outside the organisation. Our personnel have access to a broad range of professionally delivered technical and developmental training opportunities. Our focus is maintaining a leading edge technological base with a leadership program designed specifically for our unique culture.