Ae4 Human Resources Graduate Program 2026

**The Organisation**

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things - they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.

**The Opportunity**

Are you seeking an exceptional career where you can contribute and make a difference to the security of Australia?

The ASIO Human Resources Graduate Program is a dynamic 12-month program with intakes in both early and mid-2026.

The program will showcase the breadth of Human Resources (HR) work that ASIO undertakes and set graduates 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 HR.

Over 12 months, we will guide and mentor you, enabling further development of your skills and knowledge which will support you in contributing to ASIO's mission. You will undertake placements across a number of HR areas giving you opportunities to work alongside colleagues throughout the organisation. They include, but are not limited to:

- Learning and Development.
- Recruitment and Selection.
- Human Resource Management.
- Human Resource Strategy.
- Diversity and Inclusion.
- Employment Relations.
- Workplace Health and Safety.
- Performance Management.
- Workforce Planning, Metrics and Reporting.
- Rewards Management.

On successful completion of the program, you will be promoted to the AE5 level (APS5 equivalent).

A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which has the same or similar requirements as this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months.

**What you will bring**
- Ability to operate independently and in teams.
- Ability to build productive relationships across ASIO and with external stakeholders.
- Demonstrate good interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate a client focus.
- Have exceptional judgement and the ability to provide advice to the business.
- Personal qualities that exemplify ASIO's values and expected behaviours.

**What we offer you**

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

- Significant training and development as part of a 12-month graduate program.
- A competitive salary, including a 7.5% allowance for maintaining 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 to ensure your work-life balance.
- Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance. (Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are generally not available. During the graduate program, part-time working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis and may require extension of the program in order to be accommodated).
- Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
- Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
- Mentoring opportunities.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**Eligibility**

To be eligible for a role, 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 security clearance.

**Reasonable adjustments**

**Location**

We advertise positions nationally to ensure everyone has an opportunity to apply. As a result, some external advertising platforms may display other capital cities, but the actual position location may vary.

**How to apply**
- A written pitch of up to 500 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
- A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, outlining your employment history, the dates and a brief description of your role, as well as any academic qualifications or relevant training you may have undertaken.
- A copy of your academic transcript.
- Details of 2 referees, which must include a current or previous manager.

**Closing date and time**

Monday 7 April 2025 at 5:00pm AEST.

**The Recruitment Selection Process - what to expect**

**The Recruitment Selection Process - Timeframes**
- Program advertised February to April 2025.
- Assessment Centres will likely be held in May 2025.

**Employment conditions**

**Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI)**

In 2024, ASIO achieved the AWEI Gold Standard, recognising ASIO's inclusion work and positive culture. ASIO was one of only 7 public sector employers, and the first Australian intelligence agency, to achieve this status