Graduates can bring their unique skills and experiences to make their mark in a world of opportunity at Defence. The Intelligence Pathway includes roles in planning, strategy and operations at one of Defence's 2 intelligence agencies.
Degrees
Refer to the degree disciplines list located on the Eligibility requirements page.
Salary
All successful candidates will commence the Graduate Program on a salary of $79,176 plus 15.4% superannuation (increasing to $81,868 in March 2026).
Graduates advance to a higher salary after successfully completing the program. The salary increase depends on which training pathway is completed. Defence is committed to enabling an enjoyable work-life balance through:
- a generous remuneration package
- conditions of service
- flexible work arrangements
- leave benefits.
Location
Locations vary depending on the Defence group selected.
- Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation (AGO):
- Analyst Stream – Canberra
- Corporate Stream – Canberra
- Geospatial Stream – Bendigo (Victoria)
- Technical Stream - Canberra.
- Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO) - Canberra.
Defence offers relocation assistance for successful interstate graduates.
Duration
12 months
Areas
Intelligence Pathway applicants will start their career in one of the following:
- Defence Intelligence Group (DIG)
- AGO - the lead agency for geospatial data, information and intelligence for Defence and the national intelligence community.
- DIO - transforms information from national and international sources into reliable insights to help defend Australia and protect its interests.
- AGO - the lead agency for geospatial data, information and intelligence for Defence and the national intelligence community.