Activate Graduate Program - Business - Finance (Start ASAP)

About the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS)

ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and promote Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Government. Its work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security, international relations, and economic issues.

Your role

Offering a rare chance to work within the Australian Secret Intelligence Service, ACTIVATE gives graduates on-the-job experience and training in one of the most unique, dynamic, and fast-paced workplaces in Australia. Throughout the 12-month program, you'll learn how intelligence is gathered, reported, and actioned.  

Now is an exciting time to be joining as a finance graduate. ASIS’s Finance graduates will be exposed to three key areas of financial support; management accounting, divisional resource management, and departmental finance. The advice provided by ASIS finance professionals contributes to real-world outcomes. ASIS Finance Graduates will gain exposure to unique topics, and hands-on experience as well as opportunities to demonstrate their skills as subject matter experts. Graduates will be challenged and given real responsibilities throughout the program.

Watch this short video about working in ASIS.

Training & development 

You’ll complete a rotational program to help you learn about different parts of the Organisation that will give you a strong understanding of the business of intelligence. The types of rotations and training and development opportunities you complete will depend on which graduate stream you choose.

Learning opportunities for graduates in Finance will be plentiful. You’ll gain insight into the growing and dynamic business, learn about achieving short-term targets while delivering sustainable long-term goals, and have the chance to see their annual planning process. On successful completion of the graduate program, you will be placed as a finance officer in ASIS.

Salary & benefits

As an ASIS officer, you’ll have access to competitive remuneration packages that include allowances to compensate for the obligations of maintaining a security clearance and working in a secure environment. ASIS salaries also benefit from the following: 

1. Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent  
2. Relocation support for new staff, including financial assistance and leave entitlements  
3. Salary packaging opportunities

Work life balance

ASIS officers benefit from generous workplace terms and conditions of employment. Officers have access to flexible working arrangements and generous paid leave.

Culture & vibe

ASIS values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment. ASIS encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About you

Here's what ASIS is looking for in this role:

• Those with tertiary qualifications in areas including, but not limited to, Accounting (Financial and Management), Taxation, Banking and Finance, Financial planning and other related degrees
• Australian citizenship
• Completed an undergraduate and/or post-graduate university degree within 5 years of Graduate Program commencement
• The ability to demonstrate our core values, in particular, the highest levels of personal integrity and professionalism
• Enthusiasm, drive and sound judgement
• The ability to obtain and hold a high level of national security clearance

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly to the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS).

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• asis.gov.au/Life-at-ASIS/Benefits/
• asis.gov.au/Careers/Current-Vacancies/Graduate-Program/