The Role

As an Apprentice at ASD, you will work on a range of tasks that support Australia’s national security. Whether you are a school leaver or looking for an entry-level career change, if you have a passion for Australia’s national security, we encourage you to apply.

You will work in a team supported by ASD mentors, coaches, supervisors and peers whilst completing a relevant Certificate IV qualification over an 18-month period. ASD will pay for your studies, you will be granted paid study time to complete your Certificate IV and you will be working in a dynamic work environment putting your new skills to use as you learn.

Specific Certificate IVs offered vary depending on business need but in the past have included Cert IV in IT (Networking), Cert IV in IT (Programming and Web applications) and Cert IV in Project Management.

Positions within the ASD 2026 Apprentice Program will be located in all of our offices and you are able to nominate your preferred working location as Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, or Perth as part of the application process. Each location has a different number of roles available based on business need and available positions. The majority of positions are located in Canberra. If opportunities are not available in the location you preference, you will be contacted about opportunities available in other areas.

We are committed to the continued professional and personal growth of our most important resource – our people.

Further information can be found at: I’m starting my career | Australian Signals Directorate (asd.gov.au)

About our Team

ASD is entering an exciting phase of growth, innovation and transformation. Our agency has committed to delivering REDSPICE, which is the most significant single investment in the Australian Signals Directorate’s 75 years.

ASD is seeking applications from candidates who will have completed their Year 12 Certificate by December 2025 and are looking for their first career or those looking for an entry-level career change.

Our Ideal Candidate

As our ideal candidate you are:

• able to maintain positive working relationships,
• have good communication skills,
• work well as a member of a team,
• are willing to study a Certificate IV qualification whilst working, and
• willing to commit to the 18 months of the Apprenticeship program.

Candidates should be interested in working as part of a team in any of the following areas:

• Cyber Security
• Data
• Engineering and Technical
• Information and Communications Technology
• Language Capability
• Project and Program management
• Other

All successful candidates commence their apprenticeship on a salary of $60,171 plus a 4% service allowance and 15.4% superannuation. Upon completion of the program, Apprentices advance to the ASD3 level.