http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobsNew Scientist Jobshttp://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/data-exploitation-analysts-canberra-based-australia-200618984.htmThu, 22 Oct 2009 22:43:46 +0000147158• Canberra • $59,223 to $101,509 + super It’s no secret that ASIO is here to protect Australia from terrorism and espionage by gathering and assessing intelligence and providing advice. This is complex work that involves many activities requiring a wide range of skills. Increasingly, the ability to analyse and exploit large amounts of information is becoming central to this work. ASIO’s Data Exploitation Analysts have a unique mix of technical and analytical ability enabling them to rapidly make sense of complex, disparate data and communicate those findings to key people. These roles provide specialised support to our investigative areas. ASIO’s Advanced Analytical Unit is focused on achievement and often works to tight deadlines. As a member of this team you will need to support and work closely with others. Initiative, innovation and problem solving abilities coupled with excellent communication skills will enable you to succeed in this role. To support you we will provide excellent training and development, equipping you with the necessary skills to assess the utility of incoming data and its relevance to investigations. We value your talents for analysis and making sense out of a demanding mix of data and intelligence, in an environment where extended hours and periods of 24/7 shiftwork at short notice are possibilities. We have positions across a range of levels depending upon knowledge and experience. You may currently work in data analysis in any one of a number of broad areas such as the sciences, fraud and compliance, data mining or telecommunications. Alternatively, service in a communications or intelligence role within Defence would be readily transferable. Tertiary qualifications are desirable. Applicants without formal qualifications but with high-grade skills and equivalent experience in relevant disciplines will be considered. Please note that this role is based in Canberra. For more information head to ASIO.GOV.AU Closing date: Friday 6 November 2009. Applicants must be Australian citizens http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/assistant-director-advanced-analytical-unit-canberra-based-australia-200618983.htmThu, 22 Oct 2009 22:33:18 +0000147157• Canberra • $94,040 to $101,509 + super It’s no secret that ASIO is here to protect Australia from terrorism and espionage by gathering and assessing intelligence and providing advice. This is complex work that involves many activities requiring a wide range of skills. Increasingly, the ability to analyse and exploit large amounts of information is becoming central to this work. Working within ASIO’s Advanced Analytical Unit (AAU), this role is a unique opportunity to lead, manage and mentor people in a challenging analytical environment, providing support to ASIO’s intelligence work. Under your leadership and direction, your team will provide crucial input into investigations, prioritising analysis and working closely with colleagues across the Organisation. You will contribute to the development of your team and help shape the analytical culture within ASIO. ASIO’s Data Exploitation Analysts are focused on achievement and often work to tight deadlines – so you need to be willing to support and work closely with others. We value your talents for analysis and making sense out of a demanding mix of data and intelligence, in an environment where extended hours and periods of 24/7 shiftwork at short notice are possibilities. Your prior experience in any one of a number of broad areas such as the sciences, fraud and compliance, data mining or telecommunications, or service in a communications or intelligence role within Defence, would be readily transferable. Tertiary qualifications are desirable. Applicants without formal qualifications but with high-grade skills and equivalent experience in relevant disciplines will also be considered. Please note that this role is based in Canberra. For more information head to ASIO.GOV.AU Closing date: Friday 6 November 2009. Applicants must be Australian citizens http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/honours-and-postgraduate-scholarship-program-2010-australia-200617035.htmWed, 21 Oct 2009 04:36:02 +0000146962CSIRO is Australia's national science organisation with over 6,500 staff located across the country. It is one of the largest and most diverse research organisations in the world, with its research delivering solutions for agribusiness, the environment, information and communication technologies, health, advanced materials and manufacturing, minerals and energy, services, transport and infrastructure. The Honours and Postgraduate Scholarship Program provides opportunities in science and engineering for outstanding graduates who enrol each year at Australian tertiary institutions. Each year, the Program supports honours and postgraduate scholarships for students to work on a project relevant to one of ten priority research areas. Students are co-supervised by researchers in an Australian university and CSIRO. In 2010 the Program will support a number of new Honours Scholarships and PhD Scholarships. Honours Scholarship are available to students enrolled full-time in an eligible Australian Higher Education Institution during the term of the scholarship and who hold (or expect to gain) a degree from a recognised University and expect to undertake an Honours year. Top-up PhD Scholarships are available to PhD students who have gained (or expect to gain), first class honours or equivalent in relevant research areas. They must also expect to receive an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or equivalent scholarship commencing in the year of the scholarship. Full scholarships are also available in certain circumstances. How to apply: In 2010 ten priority research areas will be accepting applications. These opportunities will be advertised on CSIRO's website in October and November - http://www.csiro.au/resources/Postgrad-Scholarships.html Details of the application process and requirements for submitting your application will be included in each advertisement. Applications close 30 November 2009 For further information, selection documentation and details on how to apply, visit www.csiro.au/careers Alternatively contact CSIRO on 1300 301 509