Job Ad

Location: Canberra - ACT

ASD 2026 Graduate Program
ASD Level 4
Total Salary Package: $80,743 (plus 15.4% super)
Canberra - ACT

The Role
As an ASD Graduate, you will receive bespoke training and be mentored by leading experts in their field. You will be encouraged to try new things, while working across multidisciplinary teams that focus on critical intelligence matters. 

During the Canberra-based, 12-month program you will have three rotations in different areas across the agency. You will develop your skills and be able to explore different areas of interest whilst working in a unique and dynamic working environment.  

Upon successful completion of the program, you will have a permanent ASD4 role that is relevant to your degree and interests. These roles will be offered in all ASD offices located in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne or Perth.  

We are committed to the continued professional and personal growth of our most important resource – our people.

Further information can be found at: I’m starting my career | Australian Signals Directorate (asd.gov.au)

About our Team
ASD is entering an exciting phase of growth, innovation and transformation. Our agency has committed to delivering REDSPICE, which is the most significant single investment in the Australian Signals Directorate’s 75 years.

ASD is seeking applications from highly talented graduates who have completed a bachelor’s degree, recognised in Australia, within the past four years or who are currently completing their final year of tertiary study.

Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is:

• able to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships, 
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills, 
• have the ability to approach problems in different and unique ways, 
• be flexible in their approach to working and problem solving, and 
• enjoy working in the slim area between the difficult and the impossible. 

If successful, you will have the opportunity to work across a number of different teams in a variety of areas.  

ASD is particularly looking for Graduates interested in careers in the following areas:

• Cryptology
• Cyber Security
• Data
• Engineering and Technical 
• Information and Communications Technology 
• Intelligence and analysis
• Language Capability
• Legal
• Psychology
• Security 
• Strategic and International Policy

We also recruit Graduates to the following areas: 

• Accounting and Finance
• Administration and Customer Service
• Auditing, Assurance and Fraud Control 
• Human Resources
• Infrastructure
• Information and Knowledge Management
• Logistics
• Media and Communications
• Procurement and Contracting
• Project and Program management

All successful candidates commence the Graduate Program on a salary of $77,638 plus a 4% service allowance and 15.4% superannuation. On successful completion, Graduates will advance to a higher salary.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 6 April 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASD/00880/25 on www.asd.gov.au/careers.