ASD operates in the slim area between the difficult and the impossible. Solving the toughest problems in foreign signals intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations requires teams of clever, curious people with diverse and complementary skills.
The Co-Lab is a place where future generations of uniquely-skilled Australian students can learn about ASD and the broader National Intelligence Community, and realise their potential academic and professional career goals. Our vision and commitment is to identify and share relevant career opportunities and activities for talented ANU students.
Engage with the Co-Lab
n-Way Handshake events
The Co-Lab hosts n-Way Handshake networking events for Australian students. These events are an opportunity to learn about program specific career opportunities within ASD. Students get to hear what it's like in a typical and perhaps not-so-typical working day at ASD, and sometimes cover more technical subjects. ASD speakers are there to help answer any questions you might have and it's a good way to meet like-minded students and researchers. Email co-lab@anu.edu.au to sign-up to our mailing list and hear about upcoming n-Way events.
Co-Lab study space
Australian students can request access to use the Co-Lab study space by emailing co-lab@anu.edu.au.
ASD Graduate Opportunities
The Co-Lab aims to boost domestic STEM capacity with new opportunities for career-oriented education that uniquely serves Australia's security mission.
The ASD Graduate Program
If you're about to finish your degree at ANU or at another Australian tertiary institution, consider a graduate program at ASD as your next step.
- Unique, challenging and rewarding work that contributes to maintaining Australia's national security
- Develop and expand your skills with dedicated mentoring, learning and development opportunities
- Diverse career paths with a great salary and benefits package including study assistance, generous leave and flexible working arrangements
Further career opportunities
In addition to graduate roles, ASD has a range of entry-level opportunities including apprenticeships, internships and cadetships.
ASD seeks to recruit and develop a diverse workforce who are curious, imaginative and not deterred by difficult challenges. Learn about their journeys and roles at the ASD careers website.
Want to know what is like to work at ASD? Check out these videos and get some insights about the type of work ASD does.
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ASD Code Breaker
At ASD, we are looking for people with curious and creative minds, who will bring new ideas and skills to our organisation. If you like decoding hidden messages and cracking codes, try this fun game that will test your problem solving skills.
Ever wondered what a career at ASD might look like?
Read this article by the ABC: "Licence to hack: using a keyboard to fight Islamic State"
Learn more about ASD careers at asd.gov.au/careers.