AE4 Finance Graduate Program 2026 & 2027

Job Description

Securing Australia - protecting its people. Job Vacancies AE4 Finance Graduate Program 2026 & 2027 Job type: Ongoing - Permanent Location: Canberra Job reference: 08420242025 Salary: $88,512 - $104,249 Closing date: 07-Apr-2025 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. We seek to reflect the diversity of the community we protect. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. The Opportunity Are you seeking an exceptional career where you can contribute and make a difference to the security of Australia? The ASIO Finance Graduate Program is a dynamic 12-month program with intakes in mid-2026 and early 2027. The program will showcase the breadth of finance 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 meaningful careers in finance. Over 12 months, we will guide and mentor you, enabling you to further develop your skills and knowledge and support you to contribute to ASIO's mission. You will undertake placements across a number of finance areas giving you opportunities to work alongside colleagues throughout the organisation. Fields of study we are looking for include, but are not limited to: Finance Commerce Accounting Business 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 You will bring with you a diverse range of skills, qualifications and life experience. We invite applications from people with the following attributes: 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 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. 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 the 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. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome and value applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. How to apply Click on ‘Apply online' to commence your application. Your application must be complete and include the following: 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, 17:00pm AEDST. No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted. The Recruitment Selection Process We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for the Finance Graduate Program. Please be advised that our selection process is rigorous and extensive. All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages. The stages themselves may include; application submission, eligibility checks, online testing, skills-based assessment and panel discussion. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for candidates to participate within all stages of the selection process. Please let us know if you require any additional assistance or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace. Enquiries If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact ASIO Recruitment at or phone 02 6263 7888. More information For more information about ASIO, please visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr