Ae4 - Technologist Graduate Program 2026 Intake

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AE4 - Technologist Graduate Program 2026 Intake

Job type : Technical Officer Graduate

Category : Ongoing - Permanent

Job reference : 02020232024

Salary : $90,067

Description :

Salary range : $90,067 (including service allowance) plus 15.4 per cent superannuation for the first 12 months. $93,566 - $99,022 (including service allowance) plus 15.4 per cent superannuation upon successful completion of the 12-month program.

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 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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

Get ahead of the game :

Are you seeking a career at an intelligence agency where you can contribute and make a difference to the security of Australia? Are you in the penultimate (second last) year of your studies? Will you finish your degree by 2026? Would you like to secure a job before you start your final year of studies? Are you planning a gap year in 2025? Get ahead of the game and apply now for our 2026 Technologist Graduate Program.

The Opportunity :

ASIO's Technologist Graduate Program is a dynamic and fast-paced 12-month program. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about technology and continuous learning to work collaboratively to keep ASIO ahead of the game. 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

The 12-month program commencing in early 2026 or mid-2026 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.

As a Technologist Graduate, you will undertake 3 workplace rotations designed to showcase the breadth of work that ASIO undertakes. Below is a snapshot of some of the work you may be involved in while on the graduate program :

• Working with industry and domestic partners to investigate, implement and manage new capabilities, networks and technologies.
• 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 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.

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 graduates who display the following attributes :

• The ability to work collaboratively in dynamic teams.
• An ongoing commitment to learning.
• The ability to design and deliver innovative solutions to constantly evolving technical problems.
• Personal qualities that exemplify ASIO's values and expected behaviours.

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 3 years prior, with a degree of technical relevance, such as but not limited to :

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

What we offer you :

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including :

• Significant training and development as part of a 12-month graduate program.
• A competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
• Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent.
• A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work-life balance.
• Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance.
• 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).

Eligibility :

To be eligible for the role, you must :

• Be an Australian citizen.
• Have completed a degree of technical relevance by the program commencement date or in the past 3 years.
• Be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.

Reasonable Adjustments :

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

Location :

The Technologist Graduate Program is located in Canberra and applicants must be willing to relocate. 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 academic transcript.
• A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length.
• Details of 2 referees.

Closing date and time : Monday 16 September 2024 at 5.00pm AEST.

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. Candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages.

The Recruitment Selection Process – Timeframes :

As we are recruiting for an early 2026 intake, candidates can expect the following timeframes for the recruitment selection process :

• Program advertised and applications received from July to September 2024.
• Assessment Centres run from late October to late November 2024.

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.

Enquiries :

If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact ASIO Recruitment at or phone .

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