Technologist Graduate Program 2028 Intakes

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with TS-PA security

Employer superannuation

Leave options including stand down

Flexible working arrangements (not WFH

Study assistance and leave for study

Diversity and inclusion networks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) invites graduates to join the Technologist Graduate Program 2028 intakes in Canberra. The program includes three rotations across streams such as Science & Engineering, Data & Analytics, Information & Cyber Security, Software Engineering & Development, and IT Platforms.

Successful candidates will contribute to cutting-edge tech projects while gaining security clearance experience.

Qualifications

• Degree completed before the intake or within the past 3 years.
• Eligible candidates from a range of tech-focused disciplines.
• Fields include cloud, data, software, cyber, IT and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Complete 12-month program with three workplace rotations.
• Collaborate with industry and partners to investigate and deploy new capabilities.
• Develop high-quality software solutions in an agile environment.
• Engage in data lifecycle management and AI governance practices.
• Contribute to cyber security investigations and forensic activities.

Skills

Commitment to learning

Integrity

Problem solving

Resilience

Teamwork

Education

Cloud Computing

Data Science

Software Engineering

Cyber Security

Computer Science

Information Technology

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Mathematics

Statistics

Telecommunications

Data or AI Management

ICT-focused PM/BA

Job description

Technologist Graduate Program 2028 Intakes

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation – Canberra ACT

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things – they are our most important asset. To be successful, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.

We seek to reflect the community we protect. ASIO is 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 or disability. We are culturally and linguistically diverse, language skills enhance our collective ability to protect Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value.

At a time when Australia's security environment is dynamic, diverse and degrading, our work is more important than ever. Join the mission and make a difference every day.

The opportunity

Are you seeking an exceptional career where you can contribute and make a difference to the security of Australia? ASIO's Technologist Graduate Program is a dynamic and fast-paced 12-month program with intakes in early & mid-2028. The program will set you on a pathway for a career with purpose.

We are seeking university students who have completed their degree before the intake commences, or graduates from the past 3 years who are passionate about technology, continuous learning and working collaboratively to make a difference. On commencement as a technologist graduate, you will be assigned to one of the following streams:

• Science & Engineering
• Data & Analytics
• Information & Cyber Security
• Software Engineering & Development
• IT Platforms

During the 12-month program, you will complete 3 workplace rotations designed to showcase the breadth of work that ASIO undertakes. This work may include:

• Working with industry and domestic partners to investigate, implement and manage new capabilities, networks and technologies.
• Assist in data and AI lifecycle management from acquisition through to sharing and disposal, applying best practice AI and data‑governance frameworks.
• Collaborating with business users to develop high-quality, high-performance software solutions within an agile environment.
• Advancing unique solutions to exploit technically-collected data, including through the use of machine learning and neural networks.
• Reducing the attack surface and assure the ongoing security posture of IT infrastructure.
• Undertaking reverse engineering activities.
• Supporting cyber security investigations.
• Conducting forensic analysis of digital media.
• Providing technical collection capabilities, including telecommunications interceptions.
• Undertaking complex data analysis and innovative visualisation to aid investigations.
• Evaluating technical surveillance counter-measures.
• Engineering high-end mechanical and electrical solutions.

The 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 at ASIO.

A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months.

What you will bring

We are seeking candidates with the following attributes:

• Commitment to learning
• Integrity
• Problem solving
• Resilience
• Teamwork

We are seeking candidates with the following capabilities:

• The ability to work collaboratively
• The capacity to think critically and laterally in solving problems
• The propensity to adapt to emerging issues, events and environments
• Personal qualities that exemplify ASIO's values and expected behaviours.

Qualifications

To apply for a graduate program in ASIO, you must have completed a relevant degree prior to program commencement, or no more than 3 years prior.

Candidates are required to have a degree which could include, but are not limited to:

• Cloud Computing
• Data Engineering, Data Science or Data Analytics
• Software or Computer Systems Engineering
• Cyber Security
• Computer Science
• Information Technology or Information Systems
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Mathematics or Statistics
• Telecommunications
• Data or AI Management
• Project Management or Business Analysis with an ICT focus.

What we offer you

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

• A competitive salary, including a 7.5% allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
• Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%.
• A variety of leave options in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave, including stand down between Christmas and New Year.
• Flexible working arrangements. Please note due to our unique working environment, work from home options are not available.
• Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
• Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

To be eligible to work at ASIO, you must be:

• an Australian citizen
• have completed your degree before the program commences, or graduated in the past 3 years
• assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access (TS-PA) security clearance.

Location

We advertise positions nationally to reach the broadest audience. Please refer to the above location before applying.

Reasonable adjustments

Please let us know if you require any additional assistance or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace. This may include reasonable adjustments to assessment methodologies to enable full participation.

Employment conditions

Employment is under the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation 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.

Australian Workplace Equality Index

ASIO has achieved the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold Standard in 2024, 2025 and 2026, recognising ASIO's inclusion work and positive culture. ASIO was the first Australian intelligence agency to achieve this status.

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