Technologist Graduate Program (2024 Intake)

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 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 Technologist Graduate program 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 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 program commences, or graduated in the past three years with a degree of technical relevance, such as:

oProject Management

oBusiness Analysis

oSoftware engineering

oCyber security

oNetwork or Computer Systems Engineering

oCloud Computing

oComputer Science or Information Systems 

oDigital Forensics

oEngineering

oData Engineering, Data Science or Data Analytics

oMathematics or Statistics

oTelecommunications

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 or graduated in the past three years.

•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. Relocation assistance is provided to successful candidates where ASIO requires you to relocate.

How to apply

Click on ‘Apply online’ to commence your application.  Your application must include the following:

•Succinct responses to the questions indicated in the application package.

•A copy of your official or unofficial academic transcript.

•A current CV, no more than two pages in length.

•Two referees, which must include a current or previous manager.

Your application is an opportunity to tell us why you are interested in the Technologist Graduate Program and a career with ASIO. In support of your application, candidates are encouraged to refer to ASIO’s People Capability Framework as these capabilities will be assessed at various stages in the selection process.

Closing date and time

Applications close Monday 17th April 2023 at 5.00pm AEST.  No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted. 

Employment conditions

Employment is under the ASIO Act 1979. Conditions of service are similar to those applying in the Australian Public Service. We recognise entitlements accrued under the Public Service Act 1999 and provide for continuation of superannuation under the Commonwealth schemes. Salary packaging arrangements are also available.

The Recruitment Selection Process – what to expect

We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for the Technologist Graduate Program. Please be advised that our selection process is rigorous and extensive. 

All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages. The stages themselves may include; application submission, eligibility checks, online testing, skills-based assessment and panel discussion.

ASIO is committed to equal opportunity for candidates to participate within all stages of the selection process. These opportunities may include reasonable adjustment to assessment methodologies to enable full participation. If you require reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. 

ASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence. It is essential that you do the same. Please do not discuss your application with others as doing so may adversely affect your potential employment.

We ask all applicants for their patience throughout the process. Once complete, we will notify unsuccessful candidates but will not provide feedback on any aspect of the selection process. 

Enquiries

If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact ASIO Recruitment at [email protected] or phone 02 6257 4916.

More information

For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au as well as our Technology, trades and project management page.