Securing Australia - protecting its people.
Job VacanciesHuman Resources Graduate Program - Early 2025 and Mid 2025
Job type: Business & Corporate Services
Location: Canberra
Category: Ongoing - Permanent
Job reference: 01720232024
Salary: $81,990 - $87,967
Closing date: 08-Apr-2024
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 Human Resources Graduate Program is a dynamic 12-month program with intakes in both early and mid-2025.
The program will showcase the breadth of Human Resources (HR) 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 a meaningful career in HR.
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 HR areas giving you opportunities to work alongside colleagues throughout the organisation.
They include, but are not limited to:
Learning and DevelopmentRecruitment and SelectionHuman Resource ManagementHuman Resource StrategyDiversity and InclusionEmployment RelationsWorkplace Health and SafetyPerformance ManagementWorkforce Planning, Metrics and ReportingRewards ManagementOn 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 have 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 teamsAbility to build productive relationships across ASIO and with external stakeholdersDemonstrate good interpersonal and verbal communication skillsAbility to demonstrate a client focusHave exceptional judgement and the ability to provide advice to the businessPersonal qualities that exemplify ASIO's values and expected behavioursWhat we offer you ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:
Significant training and development as part of a 12-month graduate programA competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a Positive Vetting security clearanceEmployer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per centA variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work-life balanceFlexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance (Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are generally not available.
During the graduate program, part-time working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis and may require extension of the program in order to be accommodated)Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary educationAccess to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networksMentoring opportunitiesAccess to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Eligibility While we're looking for attitude as much as aptitude, to be eligible to apply you must:
Be an Australian citizenHave completed your degree before the program commences, or graduated in the past 3 yearsBe assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a Positive Vetting security clearanceReasonable adjustments Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace.
Location The Human Resources Graduate Program is located in Canberra and applicants must be willing to relocate.
Relocation assistance is provided to successful candidates where ASIO requires you to relocate.
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 roleA 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 undertakenA copy of your academic transcriptDetails of 2 referees, which must include a current or previous managerClosing date and time Monday 8 April 2024 at 5:00pm AEDT.
No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted.
The Recruitment Selection Process – what to expect We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for the Human Resources 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.
These opportunities may include reasonable adjustment to assessment methodologies to enable full participation.
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.
ASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence.
It is essential that you do the same.
Please do not discuss your application with others as doing so may adversely affect your potential employment.
We ask all applicants for their patience throughout the process.
Once complete, we will notify unsuccessful candidates but will not provide feedback on any aspect of the selection process.
The Recruitment Selection Process – Timeframes As we are recruiting for mid-2025 and early 2026 intakes, candidates can expect the following timeframes for the recruitment selection process:
Program advertised and early applications open February to April 2024Online testing will likely commence mid-April to May 2024Assessment Centres will likely be held toward the end of May 2024Employment conditions Employment is under the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979.
Conditions of service are similar to those applying in the Australian Public Service.
We recognise entitlements accrued under the Public Service Act 1999 and provide for continuation of superannuation under the Commonwealth schemes.
Salary packaging arrangements are also available.
Enquiries If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact ASIO Recruitment at ****** or phone 02 6257 4916.
More information For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au
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