During the 2-year program you will undertake work placements across multiple teams, including but not limited to:

  • Server Services – supports and maintains the server and storage infrastructure, virtualisation and containerisation platforms along with critical enterprise applications which underpin ASIO’s enterprise IT environments.
  • Digital Workspace – provide ICT Desktop Infrastructure (Virtual and Physical) and Identity Management solutions supporting ASIO’s digital workspace across the globe.
  • Networking Data, Voice and Video – monitors and manages ASIO IP data networks.
  • Cyber Security – manages the cyber security needs of the Organisation.
  • Service Management – first point of contact to the ICT world of ASIO.
  • Project Management & Business Analysis – develops new capabilities for ASIO.
  • Software Development & Support – provides a range of services in the development and support of corporate applications.

As part of the 2-year Traineeship, you will complete a Certificate IV in Information Technology. You will be assigned a mentor who will provide support and guidance, as well as being supported during your rotations by existing ASIO ICT professionals. 

You will complete four, six-month rotations, providing you with hands on experience in multiple work areas across the Organisation and technology platforms, giving you a solid foundation for your IT career at ASIO. 
 

What you will bring

We are seeking trainees with the following attributes:

  • Passion for ICT
  • Adaptability
  • Commitment to learning
  • Curiosity
  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Problem solving
  • Resilience
  • Teamwork


We are seeking candidates with the following capabilities: 

  • The ability to work collaboratively.
  • The ability to follow directions from supervisors.
  • The ability to manage work within agreed timeframes.
  • The ability to work effectively in a team.
  • Personal qualities that exemplify ASIO’s values and expected behaviours.


Please note, you are not required to have any qualifications, just an interest in IT.

This traineeship is Canberra-based only and applicants must be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance and support is provided to successful candidates.

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