Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO)
- Can you make a contribution to Australia’s understanding of the strategic and national security environment?
- Do you want to advise Australia’s most senior decision-makers and Defence planners?
- Do you want a career that will use and develop your analytical skills?
- Do you want the opportunity to represent Australia internationally?
- Are you interested in joining a successful, vibrant and collaborative workforce?
What do we do at DIO?
DIO analyses information from a range of sources both nationally and around the globe and creates insightful, reliable and incisive assessments that help defend Australia and protect its interests. DIO is on the forefront of world-altering events – as they happen and sometimes before they happen.
What can you do at DIO?
Your mission will be to provide the best intelligence possible to the Defence Minister, government policymaker or battlefield commander. Your assessments and advice will help Government and the Australian Defence Force understand international developments and how they affect Australia’s security, on critical issues such as the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, regional security, foreign military capabilities and weapons systems, cyber threats and defence-related technologies.
DIO is seeking high achieving graduates that can apply their knowledge of international relations, politics, history, economics, language, science, engineering or mathematics to make a vital contribution to the security of our nation.
Degrees/disciplines
Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Science, Language, Engineering, Mathematics.
How to apply
Online: www.defence.gov.au/dio
Program & deadlines
Graduate: apply 23/02/12 – 08/04/12
Citizenship/residency requirements
Australian citizens ONLY
Additional eligibility requirements
Applicants must have at least a 10-year checkable background and be willing to undergo a compre-hensive security assessment to the highest level.
Position locations
ACT
Salary range
A salary package of $66,850 (including superannuation and a Graduate APS4 Salary of $57,929). In addition, employees receive great training and development opportunities, a family friendly and flexible working environment, and relocation benefits (if required).
Further information
www.defence.gov.au/dio
is.gradprogram@defence.gov.au
Work Programs Available
Graduate
- Application Closing Date
- 23/02-08/04