Project Management Graduate Program in Canberra

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

The opportunity: Are you seeking a career at an intelligence agency where you can contribute and make a difference to the security of Australia? ASIO’s Project Management Graduate Program is a 12-month program, commencing in early 2028. The program will showcase the breadth of work that ASIO undertakes and set you on a pathway for a career with purpose. We are seeking university students who will have completed their degree before the intake commences, or graduates from the past 3 years, who are looking for a meaningful career in project management. Fields of study we are looking for include, but are not limited to:

• Project management
• Technology
• Business

The program will equip you with the specialised skills, knowledge and experience to undertake a range of project management roles in a number of placements across enterprise technology solutions business areas. On program, you will:

• Work alongside colleagues to offer insights into systems, platforms and services that support our ICT delivery goals.
• Support the delivery of cutting-edge ICT projects by assisting in the planning, execution, and closure phases of the project lifecycle.
• Provide day-to-day project support, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, maintaining comprehensive project documentation and preparing briefs.
• Work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to identify and document requirements, provide regular status updates, and build positive professional relationships across IT, security, finance, and HR areas.
• Assist in tracking project finances and Commonwealth fund approvals, while contributing to the identification and mitigation of project and information security risks.
• Utilise ASIO’s information systems to create, store, and share critical project data efficiently and securely.

Over the 12-month program, we will guide and mentor you, enabling you to gain unique experience across ASIO, and to build connections with graduates across the National Intelligence Community. 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:

• Adaptability
• Curiosity
• Commitment to professional development
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Problem solving
• Resilience
• Teamwork

We are seeking candidates with the following capabilities:

• Ability to work collaboratively
• Capacity to think critically and laterally in solving problems
• Flexibility to adapt to emerging issues, events and environments
• Personal qualities that exemplify ASIO’s values and expected behaviour.

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

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).
• Mentoring opportunities.

Eligibility: 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: Canberra, ACT. 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.

The recruitment selection process – timeframes: Our selection process is rigorous and extensive. All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages. The stages may include application assessment, eligibility checks, online testing, skills-based assessment and interview. We ask all applicants for their patience throughout the process.

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