During the 2-year program, you will:

  • Complete multiple work placements in different parts of the Organisation, to build your networks across various business areas and learn new skills.
  • Be supported throughout your studies by a dedicated mentor and have access to a range of organisational support mechanisms.

Additionally, you will learn how to support project teams by: 

  • Contributing to planning and delivery of critical projects.
  • Contributing to projects at all stages of the project lifecycle, including; inception, planning, delivery and closure.
  • Communicating effectively in a fast-paced and exciting environment.
  • Competently using numerous ASIO information systems to deliver organisational outcomes.
Role responsibilities 

As a Project Officer Trainee, you will:

  • Assist ASIO Project Managers to deliver state-of-the-art technology projects.
  • Assist ASIO Project Managers in providing up-to-date advice to stakeholders, users and ASIO executives.
  • Assist in identifying and documenting stakeholder needs and requirements, and provide support in the development of capability requirements.
  • Contribute to risk management activities to enable project success.
  • Assist ASIO Project Managers in tracking project finances, including preparing documentation, and seeking approval to spend Commonwealth funds.
  • Utilise ICT systems to create, organise, assess, store and share critical project and technology information.
  • Assist with monitoring document security and assess risks to information security.
  • Assist with planning project activities and establishing task plans.
  • Build effective relationships with teams across the Organisation including IT, security, operations, finance, HR and facilities management.
What you will bring

We invite applications from people with the following attributes:

  • An interest in developing new skills and starting a career in project management.
  • The ability to learn and adhere to ASIO’s Security practices.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Willingness to be open to new ways of thinking and working.
  • Excellent organisation skills.
  • Enthusiasm and willingness to work collaboratively to contribute to team goals.
  • Strong attention to detail.

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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