The Australian Signals Directorate's (ASD) motto, Reveal their secrets, Protect our own, summarises our roles: we collect foreign intelligence by interception; we provide advice and assistance on information and cyber security; and we conduct offensive cyber operations.
You will receive training in our specialised systems and enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams. You may have opportunities to travel domestically and internationally. You will be encouraged and supported to continually develop your skills to keep pace with evolving priorities and technologies. We are committed to the growth of our most important resource – our staff.
Diversity powers ASD's mission. Our work is challenging, and experience shows that the best teams contain clever people with different life experiences.
There are five stages to the ASD application process:
Stage 1 - Online Application Part 1
Upon registering your details through Defence's online recruitment portal you will be asked to complete personal information and asked questions which relate to eligibility for the program such as citizenship and completion of the degree prior to program commencement.
Stage 2 - Online Testing
After submitting your pre-application you will be invited to undertake a short online test, which will be utilised to assess both cognitive and analytical ability. This test takes only 20-30mins. You will be given two days to complete this.
Stage 3 - Online Application Part 2
After completing the online Revelian Cognify assessment, you will be advised via email if you have progressed in the application process and will be asked to address selection criteria and provide details of academic results, relevant skills, qualifications, current and previous employment.
If invited to submit your application, you will have until 11:30 PM (AEST) 11 April 2021 to complete responses to selection criteria and submit your application. In addition to selecting your graduate Pathway preferences (you may select up to two) and responding to selection criteria, you will also be asked to enter your degree results (i.e. each subject [Australian degrees only]) and list work experience/employment details.
Stage 4 - Screening and Assessment Centre
Applicants who are found to be competitive on the basis of their Revelian Coginify testing and written application will be invited to attend the further screening and assessment processes.
If selected to attend an Assessment Centre, you will be invited to spend half a day online with assessors from ASD. We use a range of activities and exercises to assess competency for a graduate position with the Agency.
Stage 5 - Final Selection
If successful, a member of the Defence Graduate and Entry Level Programs Office will make contact via telephone with an offer of employment by November. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised via e-mail before the end of November.
You will be working in an environment where work-life balance is important, salaries are competitive with the industry, and your career options are endless. All of this, plus generous personal leave entitlements and a superannuation scheme that contributes to the overall package
Graduates in Defence will commence on APS / ASD 4: $69,811 pa + 15.4% superannuation. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will advance to APS / ASD 4: $77,739 pa + 15.4% superannuation.
Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) employees are employed under ASD's Employment Agreement.
As a Graduate, employment conditions and entitlements include:
We Cover Your Relocation Expenses
The transition from study to career can be a challenging one. For many of you, it may also be the first time you have lived away from home, with most graduates moving interstate. We work hard to make the whole process as easy as possible for you, and we offer a generous package, including covering your removal and relocation expenses, to provide assistance with relocation. We also provide you with 20 days of temporary accommodation in serviced apartments to allow you time to find a home at your new location.