AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE ASD Annual Report 2019-20. ASD defends Australia from global threats, and advances the national interest through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by Government. Throughout 2019–20, ASD ASD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (NON-SES iii ASD Terms and Conditions of Employment (non-SES) Determination 2020 iii 1 Name This instrument is the ASD Terms and Conditions of Employment (non-SES) Determination 2020. 2 Commencement This instrument commences on 9 September 2020. 3 Authority This instrument is made under subsection 38A(3) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001

(Cth).

ASD STRATEGIC PLAN

ASD Strategic Plan | ASD Australian Signals Directorate. You are here. Home. Publications. Corporate Plan 2020-21. ASD's purpose. CAREERS | ASD AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) defends Australia from global threats and advances the national interest by providing foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by the Australian Government. ASD’s success is founded in the ingenuity of its workforce. APPRENTICESHIPS, CADETSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS ASD is a member of the Australian Government Digital Cadetship Program managed by the Digital Transformation Agency. As a cadet at ASD, you will work with other cadets under the supervision of ASD mentors and supervisors. Cadets work on a wide range of projects, directly contributing to Australia’s national security.

ASD'S PURPOSE

ASD's purpose. The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) defends Australia from global threats, and advances the national interest through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by Government. ASD is a statutory agency within the Defence portfolio, reporting directly to

the

ESTABLISHMENT OF A SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE ORGANISATION POST On 23 July 1946, the Australian Government approved in principle the establishment of the Signals Intelligence Centre in Melbourne as part of the British Commonwealth Signals Intelligence Organisation. DIRECTOR-GENERAL ASD SPEECH TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY In 2020, ASD is charged by the government to fulfil three core missions. To generate foreign signals intelligence that gives the government insight into global strategic and military developments – and we do. To protect our nation from cyber threats – from governments, to the private sector, small and large and to families

and individuals

DIRECTOR-GENERAL ASD SPEECH TO THE LOWY INSTITUTE Director-General ASD speech to the Lowy Institute, Offensive cyber and the people who do it. For the first time, we can start talking in more detail about what our staff do, what kind of skills they have, and why you might want to come and work with us. AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATEABOUTACCOUNTABILITYCYBER SECURITYCAREERSPUBLICATIONSCONTACT ASD Annual Report 2019-20. ASD defends Australia from global threats, and advances the national interest through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by Government. Throughout 2019–20, ASD ASD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (NON-SES iii ASD Terms and Conditions of Employment (non-SES) Determination 2020 iii 1 Name This instrument is the ASD Terms and Conditions of Employment (non-SES) Determination 2020. 2 Commencement This instrument commences on 9 September 2020. 3 Authority This instrument is made under subsection 38A(3) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001

(Cth).

ASD STRATEGIC PLAN

ASD Strategic Plan | ASD Australian Signals Directorate. You are here. Home. Publications. Corporate Plan 2020-21. ASD's purpose. CAREERS | ASD AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) defends Australia from global threats and advances the national interest by providing foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by the Australian Government. ASD’s success is founded in the ingenuity of its workforce. APPRENTICESHIPS, CADETSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS ASD is a member of the Australian Government Digital Cadetship Program managed by the Digital Transformation Agency. As a cadet at ASD, you will work with other cadets under the supervision of ASD mentors and supervisors. Cadets work on a wide range of projects, directly contributing to Australia’s national security.

ASD'S PURPOSE

ASD's purpose. The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) defends Australia from global threats, and advances the national interest through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by Government. ASD is a statutory agency within the Defence portfolio, reporting directly to

the

AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE ASD defends Australia from global threats and advances our national interests through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive ABOUT ASD | ASD AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is a vital member of Australia’s national security community, working across the full spectrum of operations required of contemporary signals intelligence and security agencies: intelligence, cyber security and offensive operations in support of the Australian Government and Australian Defence Force (ADF).

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is accountable to the Australian Government and the independent Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security. As an independent statutory agency ASD has corporate reporting obligations, in particular through meeting the requirements of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability

Act 2013.

CAREERS | ASD AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE People are ASD’s most important capability. While ASD remains a technology-heavy business, its critical edge is its ability to recruit the best and brightest people Australia has to offer, and to employ those people in innovative ways to out-think and out-imagine some of the toughest problems imaginable. ESTABLISHMENT OF A SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE ORGANISATION POST On 23 July 1946, the Australian Government approved in principle the establishment of the Signals Intelligence Centre in Melbourne as part of the British Commonwealth Signals Intelligence Organisation. APPRENTICESHIPS, CADETSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS ASD is a member of the Australian Government Digital Cadetship Program managed by the Digital Transformation Agency. As a cadet at ASD, you will work with other cadets under the supervision of ASD mentors and supervisors. Cadets work on a wide range of projects, directly contributing to Australia’s national security. DIRECTOR-GENERAL ASD SPEECH TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY In 2020, ASD is charged by the government to fulfil three core missions. To generate foreign signals intelligence that gives the government insight into global strategic and military developments – and we do. To protect our nation from cyber threats – from governments, to the private sector, small and large and to families

and individuals

RISK OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT ASD’s Executive Committee is the primary advisory committee to support the Director-General in the oversight of all of ASD functions. The committee defines operational and corporate risk tolerances, and oversees effective risk management across the agency. RESPONSIBLE RELEASE PRINCIPLES FOR CYBER SECURITY Download Responsible Release Principles for Cyber Security Vulnerabilities (PDF) The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is committed to making Australia the most secure place to connect online. We are proud that our Australian Cyber Security Centre is the nation's premier cyber security authority. Its advice to governments, businesses and families is informed by ASD's other roles, which ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20 Annual Report 2019–20 Page 3 Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC Minister for Defence Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600 Dear Minister, Australian Signals Directorate Annual Report 2019–20 In accordance with section 46 of the Public Governance, Performance, and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and section 42A of the Intelligence Services Act 2001 (ISA), I am pleased to present to you the AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATEABOUTACCOUNTABILITYCYBER SECURITYCAREERSPUBLICATIONSCONTACT ASD defends Australia from global threats and advances our national interests through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is accountable to the Australian Government and the independent Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security. As an independent statutory agency ASD has corporate reporting obligations, in particular through meeting the requirements of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability

Act 2013.

HISTORY | ASD AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE The history of ASD begins in the Second World War, when Australian Navy, Army and Air Force personnel were brought together to support General MacArthur’s South-West Pacific campaign by intercepting and decoding Japanese radio signals.

CYBER SECURITY

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) within ASD is the hub for private and public sector collaboration to prevent and combat cyber security threats. It provides information, advice and assistance to help make Australia the safest place to connect online. APPRENTICESHIPS, CADETSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS ASD is a member of the Australian Government Digital Cadetship Program managed by the Digital Transformation Agency. As a cadet at ASD, you will work with other cadets under the supervision of ASD mentors and supervisors. Cadets work on a wide range of projects, directly contributing to Australia’s national security. LEADERSHIP | ASD AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE The Director-General leads ASD and is responsible to the Minister for Defence.. Rachel Noble is the Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate. Prior to this, Rachel was the Head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre in the Australian Signals

Directorate.

AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATEABOUTACCOUNTABILITYCYBER SECURITYCAREERSPUBLICATIONSCONTACT ASD defends Australia from global threats and advances our national interests through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is accountable to the Australian Government and the independent Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security. As an independent statutory agency ASD has corporate reporting obligations, in particular through meeting the requirements of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability

Act 2013.

HISTORY | ASD AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE The history of ASD begins in the Second World War, when Australian Navy, Army and Air Force personnel were brought together to support General MacArthur’s South-West Pacific campaign by intercepting and decoding Japanese radio signals.

CYBER SECURITY

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) within ASD is the hub for private and public sector collaboration to prevent and combat cyber security threats. It provides information, advice and assistance to help make Australia the safest place to connect online. APPRENTICESHIPS, CADETSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS ASD is a member of the Australian Government Digital Cadetship Program managed by the Digital Transformation Agency. As a cadet at ASD, you will work with other cadets under the supervision of ASD mentors and supervisors. Cadets work on a wide range of projects, directly contributing to Australia’s national security. LEADERSHIP | ASD AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE The Director-General leads ASD and is responsible to the Minister for Defence.. Rachel Noble is the Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate. Prior to this, Rachel was the Head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre in the Australian Signals

Directorate.

ABOUT ASD | ASD AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is a vital member of Australia’s national security community, working across the full spectrum of operations required of contemporary signals intelligence and security agencies: intelligence, cyber security and offensive operations in support of the Australian Government and Australian Defence Force (ADF).

PUBLICATIONS

Annual reports. ASD Annual Report 2019-20; ASD Annual Report 2018-19; Budget statements. 2020–21 Defence Portfolio Budget Statement: Australian Signals Directorate (PDF) CONTACT | ASD AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE Address Australian Defence Satellite Communications Station (ADSCS) Yanget Road Korajena via Geraldton WA 6532; Visits to ADSCS If you have a business requirement to visit the site, please contact your site sponsor prior to emailing your visit request. Email your visit request to the ADSCS Visits Office no less than 5 business days prior to the proposed visit date. LEADERSHIP | ASD AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE The Director-General leads ASD and is responsible to the Minister for Defence.. Rachel Noble is the Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate. Prior to this, Rachel was the Head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre in the Australian Signals

Directorate.

ASD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (NON-SES iii ASD Terms and Conditions of Employment (non-SES) Determination 2020 iii 1 Name This instrument is the ASD Terms and Conditions of Employment (non-SES) Determination 2020. 2 Commencement This instrument commences on 9 September 2020. 3 Authority This instrument is made under subsection 38A(3) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001

(Cth).

ASD ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20 ASD defends Australia from global threats, and advances the national interest through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by Government. Throughout 2019–20, ASD continued this critical work with success. CAREERS | ASD AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE People are ASD’s most important capability. While ASD remains a technology-heavy business, its critical edge is its ability to recruit the best and brightest people Australia has to offer, and to employ those people in innovative ways to out-think and out-imagine some of the toughest problems imaginable.

ASD'S PURPOSE

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) defends Australia from global threats, and advances the national interest through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by Government. ASD DIRECTOR-GENERAL ANNOUNCES SENIOR STAFF APPOINTMENTS Director-General of ASD, Ms Rachel Noble PSM, announces the appointment of Ms Abigail Bradshaw CSC as the new Head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC). DIRECTOR-GENERAL ASD STATEMENT REGARDING THE TOLA ACT 2018 Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Act 2018 There has been considerable inaccurate commentary on the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Act 2018 (TOLA Act). AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATEABOUTACCOUNTABILITYCYBER SECURITYCAREERSPUBLICATIONSCONTACT ASD Annual Report 2019-20. ASD defends Australia from global threats, and advances the national interest through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by Government. Throughout 2019–20, ASD ASD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (NON-SES iii ASD Terms and Conditions of Employment (non-SES) Determination 2020 iii 1 Name This instrument is the ASD Terms and Conditions of Employment (non-SES) Determination 2020. 2 Commencement This instrument commences on 9 September 2020. 3 Authority This instrument is made under subsection 38A(3) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001

(Cth).

CAREERS | ASD AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) defends Australia from global threats and advances the national interest by providing foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by the Australian Government. ASD’s success is founded in the ingenuity of its workforce. APPRENTICESHIPS, CADETSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS ASD is a member of the Australian Government Digital Cadetship Program managed by the Digital Transformation Agency. As a cadet at ASD, you will work with other cadets under the supervision of ASD mentors and supervisors. Cadets work on a wide range of projects, directly contributing to Australia’s national security.

ASD'S PURPOSE

ASD's purpose. The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) defends Australia from global threats, and advances the national interest through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by Government. ASD is a statutory agency within the Defence portfolio, reporting directly to

the

ASD ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20 ASD defends Australia from global threats, and advances the national interest through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by Government. Throughout 2019–20, ASD continued this critical work with success. AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATEABOUTACCOUNTABILITYCYBER SECURITYCAREERSPUBLICATIONSCONTACT ASD Annual Report 2019-20. ASD defends Australia from global threats, and advances the national interest through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by Government. Throughout 2019–20, ASD ASD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (NON-SES iii ASD Terms and Conditions of Employment (non-SES) Determination 2020 iii 1 Name This instrument is the ASD Terms and Conditions of Employment (non-SES) Determination 2020. 2 Commencement This instrument commences on 9 September 2020. 3 Authority This instrument is made under subsection 38A(3) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001

(Cth).

CAREERS | ASD AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) defends Australia from global threats and advances the national interest by providing foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by the Australian Government. ASD’s success is founded in the ingenuity of its workforce. APPRENTICESHIPS, CADETSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS ASD is a member of the Australian Government Digital Cadetship Program managed by the Digital Transformation Agency. As a cadet at ASD, you will work with other cadets under the supervision of ASD mentors and supervisors. Cadets work on a wide range of projects, directly contributing to Australia’s national security.

ASD'S PURPOSE

ASD's purpose. The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) defends Australia from global threats, and advances the national interest through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by Government. ASD is a statutory agency within the Defence portfolio, reporting directly to

the

ASD ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20 ASD defends Australia from global threats, and advances the national interest through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by Government. Throughout 2019–20, ASD continued this critical work with success. AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE ASD defends Australia from global threats and advances our national interests through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive

CYBER SECURITY

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) within ASD is the hub for private and public sector collaboration to prevent and combat cyber security threats. It provides information, advice and assistance to help make Australia the safest place to connect online. ESTABLISHMENT OF A SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE ORGANISATION POST On 23 July 1946, the Australian Government approved in principle the establishment of the Signals Intelligence Centre in Melbourne as part of the British Commonwealth Signals Intelligence Organisation. DIRECTOR-GENERAL ASD SPEECH TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY In 2020, ASD is charged by the government to fulfil three core missions. To generate foreign signals intelligence that gives the government insight into global strategic and military developments – and we do. To protect our nation from cyber threats – from governments, to the private sector, small and large and to families

and individuals

SELECTION PROCESS

Security assessment. A comprehensive security assessment is a prerequisite for all ASD staff. Security assessments measure your personal integrity and suitability to work in a high security environment. Security assessments involve a background check and a psychological assessment. Both parts comprise a questionnaire and an

interview.

ASD DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STRATEGY 2019-22 In 2019 our diversity and inclusion maturity was approaching a compliance focus, which is the second stage of five in a journey towards a fully embedded level of diversity and inclusion. We assessed ourselves against three best practice areas: leadership commitment and the current cultural climate. RISK OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT ASD’s Executive Committee is the primary advisory committee to support the Director-General in the oversight of all of ASD functions. The committee defines operational and corporate risk tolerances, and oversees effective risk management across the agency. ASD IS MAKING HISTORY ASD is Making History. Date of Speech. 9 July 2019. Body. One of Australia’s most experienced and respected military historians will tell the top secret story of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), chronicling its evolution into a world-leading intelligence and cyber security agency. Dr John Blaxland, Professor of International Security RESPONSIBLE RELEASE PRINCIPLES FOR CYBER SECURITY Download Responsible Release Principles for Cyber Security Vulnerabilities (PDF) The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is committed to making Australia the most secure place to connect online. We are proud that our Australian Cyber Security Centre is the nation's premier cyber security authority. Its advice to governments, businesses and families is informed by ASD's other roles, which ASD EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS 2018 2 1 Name This instrument is ASD Determination, Terms and Conditions (ASD Employment Conditions (non-SES)) Determination 2018. 2 Commencement This instrument commences on 1 July 2018. 3 Authority This instrument is made under subsection 38A(3) of the Intelligence

Services Act 2001.

AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATEABOUTACCOUNTABILITYCYBER SECURITYCAREERSPUBLICATIONSCONTACT ASD Annual Report 2019-20. ASD defends Australia from global threats, and advances the national interest through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by Government. Throughout 2019–20, ASD

CYBER SECURITY

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) within ASD is the hub for private and public sector collaboration to prevent and combat cyber security threats. It provides information, advice and assistance to help make Australia the safest place to connect online. CAREERS | ASD AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) defends Australia from global threats and advances the national interest by providing foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by the Australian Government. ASD’s success is founded in the ingenuity of its workforce. APPRENTICESHIPS, CADETSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS ASD is a member of the Australian Government Digital Cadetship Program managed by the Digital Transformation Agency. As a cadet at ASD, you will work with other cadets under the supervision of ASD mentors and supervisors. Cadets work on a wide range of projects, directly contributing to Australia’s national security. ASD DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STRATEGY 2019-22 In 2019 our diversity and inclusion maturity was approaching a compliance focus, which is the second stage of five in a journey towards a fully embedded level of diversity and inclusion. We assessed ourselves against three best practice areas: leadership commitment and the current cultural climate. ASD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (NON-SES iii ASD Terms and Conditions of Employment (non-SES) Determination 2020 iii 1 Name This instrument is the ASD Terms and Conditions of Employment (non-SES) Determination 2020. 2 Commencement This instrument commences on 9 September 2020. 3 Authority This instrument is made under subsection 38A(3) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001

(Cth).

AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATEABOUTACCOUNTABILITYCYBER SECURITYCAREERSPUBLICATIONSCONTACT ASD Annual Report 2019-20. ASD defends Australia from global threats, and advances the national interest through the provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by Government. Throughout 2019–20, ASD

CYBER SECURITY

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) within ASD is the hub for private and public sector collaboration to prevent and combat cyber security threats. It provides information, advice and assistance to help make Australia the safest place to connect online. CAREERS | ASD AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) defends Australia from global threats and advances the national interest by providing foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations, as directed by the Australian Government. ASD’s success is founded in the ingenuity of its workforce. APPRENTICESHIPS, CADETSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS ASD is a member of the Australian Government Digital Cadetship Program managed by the Digital Transformation Agency. As a cadet at ASD, you will work with other cadets under the supervision of ASD mentors and supervisors. Cadets work on a wide range of projects, directly contributing to Australia’s national security. ASD DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STRATEGY 2019-22 In 2019 our diversity and inclusion maturity was approaching a compliance focus, which is the second stage of five in a journey towards a fully embedded level of diversity and inclusion. We assessed ourselves against three best practice areas: leadership commitment and the current cultural climate. ASD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (NON-SES iii ASD Terms and Conditions of Employment (non-SES) Determination 2020 iii 1 Name This instrument is the ASD Terms and Conditions of Employment (non-SES) Determination 2020. 2 Commencement This instrument commences on 9 September 2020. 3 Authority This instrument is made under subsection 38A(3) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001

(Cth).

ABOUT ASD | ASD AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is a vital member of Australia’s national security community, working across the full spectrum of operations required of contemporary signals intelligence and security agencies: intelligence, cyber security and offensive operations in support of the Australian Government and Australian Defence Force (ADF).

CYBER SECURITY

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) within ASD is the hub for private and public sector collaboration to prevent and combat cyber security threats. It provides information, advice and assistance to help make Australia the safest place to connect online.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is accountable to the Australian Government and the independent Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security. As an independent statutory agency ASD has corporate reporting obligations, in particular through meeting the requirements of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability

Act 2013.

ASD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (NON-SES iii ASD Terms and Conditions of Employment (non-SES) Determination 2020 iii 1 Name This instrument is the ASD Terms and Conditions of Employment (non-SES) Determination 2020. 2 Commencement This instrument commences on 9 September 2020. 3 Authority This instrument is made under subsection 38A(3) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001

(Cth).

LEADERSHIP | ASD AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE The Director-General leads ASD and is responsible to the Minister for Defence. Rachel Noble is the Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate. Prior to this, Rachel was the Head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre in the Australian Signals Directorate. Rachel was previously the Deputy Secretary Executive Group in the Department HISTORY | ASD AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE The history of ASD begins in the Second World War, when Australian Navy, Army and Air Force personnel were brought together to support General MacArthur’s South-West Pacific campaign by intercepting and decoding Japanese radio signals. CONTACT | ASD AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE Address Australian Defence Satellite Communications Station (ADSCS) Yanget Road Korajena via Geraldton WA 6532; Visits to ADSCS If you have a business requirement to visit the site, please contact your site sponsor prior to emailing your visit request. Email your visit request to the ADSCS Visits Office no less than 5 business days prior to the proposed visit date. ESTABLISHMENT OF A SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE ORGANISATION POST On 23 July 1946, the Australian Government approved in principle the establishment of the Signals Intelligence Centre in Melbourne as part of the British Commonwealth Signals Intelligence Organisation.

SELECTION PROCESS

Security assessment. A comprehensive security assessment is a prerequisite for all ASD staff. Security assessments measure your personal integrity and suitability to work in a high security environment. Security assessments involve a background check and a psychological assessment. Both parts comprise a questionnaire and an

interview.

DIRECTOR-GENERAL ASD SPEECH TO THE LOWY INSTITUTE Director-General ASD speech to the Lowy Institute, Offensive cyber and the people who do it. For the first time, we can start talking in more detail about what our staff do, what kind of skills they have, and why you might want to come and work with us. Skip to main content

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