ASD Industry Partnership
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is an intelligence and security agency within the Australian Defence Portfolio
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Introduction
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is an intelligence and security agency within the Australian Defence Portfolio. It has three roles:
- Inform- by the covert collection of foreign signals intelligence
- Protect- Provide proactive advice and assistance to improve the management of cyber risk by government, business and the community
- Disrupt- apply offensive cyber capabilities offshore to support military operations and to disrupt terrorism, cyber espionage and cyber-enabled crime.
The ANU has a strategic 15-year partnership with ASD through the ASD-ANU Co-Lab, which happens to be located in the same building as MSI, on Level 5 of the Hanna Neumann Building (#145). One of the aims of the Co-Lab is to provide opportunities and host engagements for Australian students who are interested in pursuing a career with ASD. Students can sign up to our mailing list to hear about upcoming events, and/or request access to use our study space, by emailing the Co-Lab team (co-lab@anu.edu.au).
Events
The ASD-ANU Co-Lab hosts a monthly career event called an ‘n-Way’, with each event focusing on an area of expertise within ASD. Events are usually promoted via the Co-Lab mailing list and via ANU students societies. Larger events are typically advertised on the Co-Lab website (https://www.anu.edu.au/research/research-initiatives/asd-anu-co-lab).
ASD Recruitment also regularly attends and participates in ANU Careers fairs and market days.
Recruitment Timelines
At ASD, our greatest asset is our people. No matter the technology, the challenge or the task, we cannot accomplish our mission without them. We offer many learning, development and career opportunities to support our workforce and assist their professional and personal success.
Job openings and opportunities are advertised throughout the year on the ASD Careers website and relevant opportunities for students are regularly promoted via the screens Level 5 and the Ground Floor of the Hanna Neumann Building.
ASD Graduate and Cadetships applications open early in the new year for placement in the following year, and Internships open mid-year. All successful applicants are required to go through and pass clearance prior to starting. Please note: Time frames do vary for entry level programs each year, so it’s recommended that you signup to receive Job Alerts from the ASD Careers website.
Graduate Program
I'm starting my career | Australian Signals Directorate (asd.gov.au)
Begin your career in a workplace that supports your potential through the ASD Graduate Program.
As part of your graduate journey, you will experience 3 four-month rotations that will develop your skills and allow you to explore different areas of interest.
You will receive bespoke training and mentorship from leading experts in their field. You will be encouraged to try new things while working across multidisciplinary teams focusing on critical intelligence matters.
Internships
I'm starting my career | Australian Signals Directorate (asd.gov.au)
ASD runs its own Internship Program. Applications open early in the year for a 3-month paid internship for tertiary students during the university summer holidays (November to February). All successful applicants are required to go through and pass clearance prior to starting.
Jobs
Jobs List - Current Vacancies (nga.net.au)
Social Media
Follow ASD: Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn.
Newsletter
To receive invites and notifications for upcoming ASD-ANU Co-Lab events, email co-lab@anu.edu.au.