Ae4 Project Management Graduate Program

**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 a career at an intelligence agency where you can contribute and make a difference to the security of Australia? Do you have an interest in coordinating the delivery and implementation of emerging, cutting edge technologies and capabilities?

ASIO's Project Management Graduate Program is a dynamic 12-month program, commencing early 2026. 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

As a graduate, you will complete specialised internal training in project management as well as receiving on-the-job mentoring in capability management, ICT project delivery, practices and policies. The program will showcase the breadth of work that ASIO undertakes and set you on a pathway for a career with purpose.

On successful completion of the program, you will be promoted to the ASIO Employee Level 5 (APS5 equivalent).

During the 12-month graduate program, you will:

- Undertake multiple placements across the Technology and Data Division, giving you opportunities to develop professional networks across multiple business areas, whilst delivering a wide range of capabilities across multiple domains.
- Be supported throughout the program by a dedicated mentor and have access to a range of organisational support mechanisms.
- Develop and refine your project management skills by:

- Assisting in planning, and implementing the delivery of critical projects;
- Working on projects at all stages of the project lifecycle, including; inception, planning, delivery and closure;
- Ensuring your project remains relevant in a technology rich environment;
- Communicating effectively in a fast-paced and exciting environment; and
- Competently using numerous ASIO information systems to deliver the required organisational outcomes.

**Role responsibilities**

As a Project Management Graduate, you will:

- Support ASIO's professional Project Managers to deliver state-of-the-art technology projects;
- Assist in providing up-to-date project status to stakeholders, users and ASIO executives;
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders and other project professionals to identify and document stakeholder needs and requirements, and contribute to the development of capability requirements;
- Contribute to the identification, assessment and project risk management activities to enable project success;
- Contribute to 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;
- Contribute to monitoring document security and assess risks to information security;
- Assist with the planning of project activities, establishing task plans, identifying work breakdown, including updating project schedules and key project documentation; and
- Build and sustain effective relationships with teams across diverse work domains such as IT, security, operations, finance, HR and facilities management.

**What you will bring**
- An interest in further developing your project management skills and starting a career as a project management professional;
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills;
- A willingness to learn and assist others;
- Enthusiasm and willingness to work collaboratively;
- Strong communication and organisational skills; and
- Personal qualities that exemplify ASIO's values and expected behaviors.

**What we offer you**

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

- Significant training and development opportunities.
- 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 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 fi