Start your career in a high-trust intelligence agency where you can contribute to the safety of the Australian community. The ACIC helps protect the Australian community from serious and organised crime. As a graduate, you won't be parked on the sidelines - you'll contribute to real work, learn quickly and build credibility in an environment where integrity, discretion and professionalism are essential. The ACIC Graduate Program runs for 12 months and is designed to develop you from an APS level 4 to APS level 5 through a mix of structured learning and practical experience. Along with competitive pay and built-in progression to the APS level 5 on successful completion of the program, the ACIC offers: 15.4% employer superannuation four weeks annual leave plus an additional paid stand-down period over the holiday period at the end of the year annual wellbeing reimbursements, study assistance and development opportunities flexible working arrangements (role dependent) inclusion networks and initiatives The key duties of the position include You'll complete three placements across the program and be supported through a simple, consistent development approach that includes: structured learning and APS foundations self-directed learning supported by resources and prompts on-the-job learning through your placements regular coaching, mentoring and feedback. While there are two streams in 2027, Graduates complete the program as one cohort, with most activities delivered together (some in-person, some virtual). 2027 streams include: 1. Technology Best suited to graduates who want to apply technical skills to systems and capability that support criminal intelligence and policing information services, working in a governed environment with strong security expectations. 2. Intelligence Best suited to graduates who are analytical and curious, can work with complexity and can connect information to support decision-making in a high-trust environment.
