Technologist Graduate Program (Jan 2025)

The Organisation

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO’s people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things – they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.

We seek to reflect the diversity of the community we protect. ASIO values diversity and believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and growth. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age, neurodiversity or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value. Find out more about diversity and inclusion at ASIO.

The Opportunity

Are you seeking a career at an intelligence agency where you can contribute and make a difference to the security of Australia? 

The Technologist Graduate Program (TGP) is a dynamic and fast paced 12 month program, consisting of three workplace rotations which are designed to showcase the breadth of work that ASIO undertakes. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about technology and continued learning to work collaboratively to keep ahead of the game. As an operational or enterprise technology officer within the TGP you will directly contribute to the protection of Australia, its people and its interests. 

As a Technologist Graduate, you will have a direct, hands-on impact on the shared mission of securing Australia and protecting its people. 

During the graduate program, you may be involved in some of the following functions (for which we will prepare you accordingly):

• Work with industry and domestic partners to investigate, implement and manage new capabilities, networks and technologies.
• Collaborate with business users to develop high-quality, high-performance software solutions within an agile environment.
• Advance unique solutions to exploit technically-collected data, including through use of Machine Learning and neural networks.
• Reduce the attack surface and assure the ongoing security posture of IT infrastructure.
• Directly support cyber security investigations.
• Conduct forensic analysis of digital media.
• Provision warrants and direct open-source technical collection capabilities, including telecommunications interceptions.
• Undertake complex data analysis and innovative visualisation to aid investigations.
• Evaluate technical surveillance counter measures.
• Engineer high-end mechanical and electrical solutions.

The 12 month program will equip you with the skills, experience and knowledge to undertake a wide range of technical roles and to establish a diverse and rewarding career in ASIO. 

The Technologist Graduate Program (TGP) consists of two cohorts, commencing in February 2024 and mid-year 2024. 

What you will bring

The preferred candidates will possess the following attributes:

• Ability to work collaboratively in small dynamic teams.
• Display an ongoing commitment to technical learning.
• Design and deliver innovative solutions to constantly evolving technical problems.

Essential skills and qualifications

While we’re looking for attitude as much as aptitude, to apply you will need to:

Have completed your degree before the preferred intake commences, or graduated in the past three years with a degree of technical relevance, such as:

• Project Management
• Business Analysis
• Software engineering
• Cyber security
• Network or Computer Systems Engineering
• Cloud Computing
• Computer Science or Information Systems 
• Digital Forensics
• Engineering
• Data Engineering, Data Science or Data Analytics
• Mathematics or Statistics
• Telecommunications

What we offer you

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

• A competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a Top Secret security clearance.
• Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent.
• A variety of leave options, including four weeks annual leave to ensure your work-life balance.
• Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance (please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are generally not available).
• Seven staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
• Mentoring opportunities.
• Extensive training opportunities including technical accreditation where role related.
• Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Eligibility 

To be eligible for the role, you must: 

• Be an Australian citizen.
• Be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a Top Secret security clearance at the highest level.
• Have completed a degree of technical relevance, which includes but is not limited to the listed degrees and specialisations above, by the program commencement date.
• Be willing to relocate to Canberra (relocation assistance is provided).

ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome and value applications from all eligible candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

Location

The Technologist Graduate Program is located in Canberra and applicants must be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is provided.