My main responsibility is to correlate and evaluate information, in order to understand events, individuals or groups that threaten Australia’s national security.
My one piece of advice for young people looking to get into the workforce and considering applying for ASIO is simply to put in an application and ask lots of questions.
Everyone in the graduate program has such a different background and that’s what makes it great. We all bring something different to our teams and work really well together.
If comfortable, make sure people you connect with are aware of your disability. It helps if you trust a good colleague/friend that understands disability and can help you out when you need.
The program has provided me with immeasurable professional experience in such a short time, countless connections across so much of Queensland’s public sector and a holistic training program from a range of providers. The foundations I have received from the program have provided me with the confidence to embark on what I hope will be a fulfilling and long-term career in the public sector.
I have had the opportunity to be involved in all stages of analysis from sample preparation, sample analysis, data processing and interpretation, and reporting as well as additional skills in instrument troubleshooting and maintenance.