Australian Signals Directorate
Government & Public Sector
2028 ASD Graduate Program – Analyst pathway
Role category not allocated
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Opening timing 2027-03-16 (Estimated)
Role details
Overview
The Australian Signals Directorate supports Australia's national security through intelligence and technical capabilities. Its official careers page confirms that applications for the 2028 graduate programme will open in early 2027. The published twelve-month programme includes three rotations and an Analyst pathway focused on examining complex problems and informing decisions. This record covers that analytical public-sector work. Graduates work full-time, receive a salary and can progress to an ongoing ASD4 position after successful completion. Previous work experience is not required. Applicants need Australian citizenship and a recognised bachelor degree completed within five years, with a credit average, and must undergo security assessment. Specific 2028 placements and dates remain unannounced.
Requirements
- Degree type: Australian-recognised bachelor degree, any discipline, minimum credit average
- Working rights: Australian citizen
- Eligibility: No experience required; final-year students may apply; bachelor degree completed within five years before commencement; minimum credit average; security assessment. Degree requirements: Australian-recognised bachelor degree; any discipline; minimum credit average International students: no
Program timeline
- Applications open
- 2027-03-16 (Estimated)
- Applications close
- 2027-04-06 (Unverified timing)
- Intake
- ASD Graduate Program — 2028