Technologist Graduate Program - 2023 intake (Rolling Intake)

The ideal candidate

While we’re looking for attitude as much as aptitude, to apply you’ll need to have completed – or be in the final year of – a degree of technical relevance, such as:

• Software engineering
• Cyber security
• Networking
• Containerisation and cloud architecture
• ICT
• DevSecOps
• Mechatronics
• Data management
• Telecommunications
• Program and portfolio management.

The preferred candidates will also possess the following attributes:

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

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

• A competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a Positive Vetting security clearance;
• Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent;
• A variety of leave options, including four weeks annual leave;
• Flexible working hours/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;
• Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education; and
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Why ASIO?

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 are proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and second or third generation Australians. We are introverted, extroverted and neurodiverse. We are trades specialists, technically-minded, corporate and intelligence professionals. We are your neighbours and part of your community. The only difference is, we don’t tell you where we work or what we do.

To be eligible for the role, you must be: 

• An Australian citizen.
• Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a Positive Vetting security clearance; and
• Have completed, or be in the final year of a degree of technical relevance.

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.

Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace.

All positions are Canberra based.

For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au/tgp