The ASIO Technologist Graduate Program is a dynamic and fast-paced 12-month program, showcasing the breadth of technology work that ASIO undertakes and set graduates on a pathway for a career with purpose. You will contribute to the protection of Australia, its people and its interests.

As a Technologist Graduate, you will be assigned to one of the following streams:

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

Technologist graduates will undertake 3 workplace rotations designed to showcase the breadth of work that ASIO undertakes. Below is a snashop of some of the work you many be involved in while on the graduate program:

  • 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-government 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 assuring 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 Technologist Graduate Program is for university students who will have completed their relevant degree before the program commences, or graduates from the past 3 years, who are looking for meaningful careers in technology.

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

Discover what it's like to be a technologist at ASIO with our virtual experience for technologists.

At a glance

Classification

ITE1.0 (APS4 equivalent) – upon commencement

ITE1.1 (APS5 equivalent) – upon successful program completion

Fields of study we are looking for include, but are not limited to:

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

Eligibility

ASIO has a number of requirements for all prospective employees. We recommend making sure you meet the requirements before you apply. In addition, candidates are required to have successfully completed their relevant degree before the program commences or have graduated in the past 3 years.

We are seeking graduates who display the following attributes:

  • The ability to work collaboratively in dynamic teams.
  • The capacity to think critically and laterally in solving problems.
  • The propensity to adapt to emerging issues, events and environments.
  • 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.

To find out when recruitment is open, visit our current vacancies page or follow us on Instagram.

You can also find out more about working at ASIO through stories of real ASIO officers.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to have a technology or IT background to apply for this program?

Yes. The Technologist Graduate Program is designed for applicants with a technology or IT background. Fields of study we are looking for include, but are not limited to:

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

Do I need to move to Canberra?

Yes. 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.

What if I’m not an Australian citizen right now?

To be eligible to apply, you need to be an Australian citizen at the time of application. If you are a dual Australian citizen, you are eligible.

Do I need a high GPA?

While we are looking for the best and brightest to join ASIO, we don’t quantify this by Grade Point Average (GPA) alone – your knowledge, skills and life experience all count with us.

What are you looking for in an ideal candidate?

There is no single ideal candidate. We are looking for lateral, critical and creative thinkers. We know that people from different backgrounds with varied life experience can bring great value to our work within the Australian community. We are committed to reflecting the community we protect.

Are graduate programs just for those under a certain age?

No. We welcome applications from eligible applications at all stages of their career.

Do I need to have, or be in the process of obtaining, a security clearance in order to apply?

No. We will coordinate all security vetting arrangements (at the appropriate time). Find out more about the security clearance process.