Unsuccessful applications

ASD values transparency and encourages candidates to seek feedback if their application is unsuccessful. Candidates are notified of feedback channels in recruitment documentation and subsequent correspondence. We will not provide feedback until the recruitment process has concluded. We thank you for your understanding in this regard.

If, as an external candidate, you are concerned about the transparency or conduct of an ASD recruitment process, you should lodge your concern in the first instance to asd.recruitment@asd.gov.au. Further information about accountability within ASD is available on our Accountability page.

Candidates seeking feedback regarding an unsuccessful security clearance application should contact the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency.

Unsuccessful OSA outcomes

An Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) is a mandatory requirement for work in ASD. To maintain the integrity of the OSA process, in the interests of national security, feedback and the disclosure of considerations and decision criteria is strictly limited. 

ASD staff members are eligible to request limited feedback or a review of an unsuccessful OSA decision, if the decision adversely impacts their current employment with ASD. Requests for feedback or a review of decision should be directed in the first instance to asd.recruitment@asd.gov.au. Individuals that are not ASD staff members at the time of the OSA decision are not eligible for a review or feedback. 

If you are concerned about any aspect of the OSA process or wish to make an OSA-related compliant, please email asd.recruitment@asd.gov.au clearly stating the nature of your concerns.

Promotions

17 April 2025

Position
Facilities Program Directors, Estate Project Directors & Estate Program Directors
Job ID
ASD/07196/24
Classification
EL 2
Advertised
22 August 2024
Position
Technical Lead
Job ID
ASD/08610/24
Classification
EL 1
Advertised
27 October 2024
Position
Cryptology Technical Lead and Team Lead
Job ID
ASD/08350/24
Classification
EL 1
Advertised
20 October 2024
Position
Cryptology Technical Lead and Team Lead
Job ID
ASD/08350/24
Classification
EL 1
Advertised
30 September 2024
Position
Human Resources Case Manager and EL1 Assistant Director Human Resources Case Management
Job ID
ASD/01935/24
Classification
EL 1
Advertised
17 March 2024
Position
Technical Multimedia Producer
Job ID
ASD/03296/25
Classification
EL 1
Advertised
-
Position
Engagement & Partnerships Officers
Job ID
ASD/09718/24
Classification
ASD 6
Advertised
7 November 2024
Position
Engagement and Partnerships Officers
Job ID
ASD/09718/24
Classification
ASD 5
Advertised
7 November 2024
Position
Governance Officers
Job ID
ASD/08241/24
Classification
ASD 5
Advertised
13 October 2024
Position
ICT Customer Support Officer
Job ID
ASD/08005/24
Classification
ASD 5
Advertised
6 October 2024
Position
Project Support Officer
Job ID
ASD/07701/24
Classification
ASD 5
Advertised
29 September 2024
Position
Multiple 24/7 Shift Work Opportunities
Job ID
ASD/05359/24
Classification
ASD 5
Advertised
20 June 2024
Position
Developers - Frontend and Backend
Job ID
ASD/01045/24
Classification
ASD 5
Advertised
10 March 2024
Position
Finance Officer
Job ID
ASD/02709/25
Classification
ASD 5
Advertised
-
Position
Cadetship Program
Job ID
ASD/00802/24
Classification
ASD 3
Advertised
26 February 2024

10 April 2025

Position
Access, Capability and Technical Directors
Job ID
ASD/07370/24
Classification
EL 2
Advertised
30 August 2024
Position
Cloud Services Director
Job ID
ASD/05965/24
Classification
EL 2
Advertised
28 July 2024
Position
Offensive Cyber Specialist (Software Developer and Software Reverse Engineer)
Job ID
ASD/08900/24
Classification
EL 1
Advertised
3 November 2024
Position
Executive Officer
Job ID
ASD/09555/24
Classification
EL 1
Advertised
31 October 2024
Position
Technical Lead
Job ID
ASD/08610/24
Classification
EL 1
Advertised
27 October 2024
Position
Cryptology Technical Lead and Team Lead
Job ID
ASD/08350/24
Classification
EL 1
Advertised
20 October 2024
Position
Cryptanalysts
Job ID
ASD/08404/24
Classification
ASD 6
Advertised
20 October 2024
Position
Mission Enablement Administration Office
Job ID
ASD/02419/25
Classification
ASD 6
Advertised
26 September 2024
Position
ICT Security Technologists
Job ID
ASD/06483/24
Classification
ASD 6
Advertised
29 August 2024
Position
Engagement and Partnerships Officers
Job ID
ASD/09718/24
Classification
ASD 5
Advertised
7 November 2024
Position
Data Governance Officer
Job ID
ASD/04779/24
Classification
ASD 5
Advertised
30 June 2024
Position
Multiple 24/7 Shift Work Opportunities
Job ID
ASD/05359/24
Classification
ASD 5
Advertised
20 June 2024

3 April 2025

Position
Offensive Cyber Specialist (Software Developer and Software Reverse Engineer)
Job ID
ASD/08900/24
Classification
EL 1
Advertised
3 November 2024
Position
Project Manager
Job ID
ASD/07840/24
Classification
EL 1
Advertised
29 September 2024
Position
Governance Officer
Job ID
ASD/08268/24
Classification
ASD 6
Advertised
26 September 2024
Position
Information Security Analyst
Job ID
ASD/08254/24
Classification
ASD 5
Advertised
26 September 2024
Position
ICT Customer Support Officer
Job ID
ASD/08005/24
Classification
ASD 5
Advertised
19 September 2024

27 March 2025

Position
Deputy General Counsel
Job ID
ASD/08066/24
Classification
EL 2
Advertised
19 September 2024
Position
Director/Deputy Director
Job ID
ASD/05923/24
Classification
EL 2
Advertised
11 July 2024
Position
Technical Lead
Job ID
ASD/08610/24
Classification
EL 1
Advertised
10 October 2024
Position
Software Developer
Job ID
ASD/04441/24
Classification
EL 1
Advertised
16 May 2024
Position
Offensive Cyber Specialist (Software Developer and Software Reverse Engineer)
Job ID
ASD/08900/24
Classification
ASD 6
Advertised
17 October 2024
Position
ICT Security Technologists
Job ID
ASD/06483/24
Classification
ASD 6
Advertised
29 August 2024
Position
Communications Security Training & Engagement Officer
Job ID
ASD/06290/24
Classification
ASD 6
Advertised
25 July 2025
Position
Strategic Reporters & Customer Engagement Officers
Job ID
ASD/06922/23
Classification
ASD 6
Advertised
17 July 2023
Position
Multiple 24/7 Shift Work Opportunities
Job ID
ASD/05359/24
Classification
ASD 6
Advertised
20 June 2024
Position
Executive Assistants
Job ID
ASD/09550/24
Classification
ASD 5
Advertised
31 October 2024
Position
Multiple 24/7 Shift Work Opportunities
Job ID
ASD/05359/24
Classification
ASD 5
Advertised
20 June 2024
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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea and communities. We pay our respects to them, their cultures and their Elders; past, present and emerging. We also recognise Australia's First Peoples' enduring contribution to Australia's national security.

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