Altitude@DSD graduate recruitment program

2012 graduate applications have now closed

The Altitude@DSD graduate recruitment program offers an entry pathway to recent graduates and those with post graduate qualifications.

Candidates in the graduate program undertake a rotation-based development and training regime designed to kick off an amazing and diverse career. The program is designed to offer high achievers an opportunity to gain a breadth of organisational exposure from three work rotations over a period of twelve months. During this time candidates will acquire a diverse range of skills fundamental to building a career in their chosen field, while also building professional and social networks across DSD, the Australian Intelligence Community and wider Defence.

The Altitude@DSD graduate program is seeking graduates with strong academic records in a diverse range of disciplines to enter one of three career paths:

Analyst

A DSD analyst undertakes sophisticated analysis producing vital intelligence and security information for the Australian Government, performing such activities as analysis of foreign signals, intelligence reporting, communications analysis, foreign language translation or solving cryptological problems using advanced mathematical concepts. Learn more about Analyst careers

Technologist

A DSD technologist will use specialist skills to make a vital contribution to the security of Australia. Our technologists (‘techies’) find the work both interesting and challenging as DSD uses some of the most powerful, leading-edge technologies in a dynamic environment to support its objectives. With this type of invigorating and highly technical environment, it is no wonder our techies love what they do in capability design and development, information and network security, and capability assurance and support. Learn more about Technology careers

Business

A DSD business professional plays a critical role in supporting the internal infrastructure of one of the largest organisations within the Australian Intelligence Community. Candidates in our Business pathway have the opportunity to deliver strategic and operational support across the organisation, undertaking roles in training, marketing, public relations and integral support to government via corporate policy, communications or governance activities. Learn more about Business careers