Cyber Security Graduate Program

What we can provide:

• The Cyber Graduate role is designed to help guide and explore your unique potential and undergo 4 rotations over a 24-month period across Technology and Innovation. 
• Rotations could include Identity Access Management (IAM), Cyber Architecture, Cyber Cloud Governance, Governance Risk and Compliance, Cyber Engineering, and Cyber Threat Management. 
• Along with hands on experience, ongoing mentoring and buddy support and exciting graduate cohort of activities, you will also have access to our Tech Academy program which is designed to continue your personal and professional learning. 
• Under our Tech Academy, you will hear from guest speaker events about the latest tech trends, participate in hackathons, complete code warrior training (for developers and engineers) and be given access to over 6,000 on-demand training courses from Project Management, Data Science through to Yoga or meditation!  
• Throughout your rotations, you will work with a raft of platform architects, tech engineers, analysts and tech strategists that work cohesively to develop, implement, and maintain systems that build business value and drive performance.
• TAL Graduates complete a 1-week study tour to our Dai-ichi Life head office in the second year of the Graduate Program.

What you will do:

As a Cyber Security Graduate, you will play a vital role in protecting TAL’s digital assets, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information, and safeguarding our customers' data.

During your time in the program, you will gain exposure to various areas within cybersecurity and work on a range of tasks, including:

• Collaborating with development teams to design, develop, and test software applications.
• Assisting in the implementation and monitoring of security controls.
• Participate in Hackathons focused on improving the experience of TAL customers, partners and people.
• Supporting network, server, and storage operations.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance with statutory requirements.
• Contributing to a culture of collaboration and open communication.

Who we are looking for: 

• A strong academic record (distinction average or above) in a Technology/Cyber related discipline; Cyber Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Science and/or Data Analytics.
• You will be IT curious with a high passion for technology and be a logical problem solver with critical thinking skills.
• Curious and passionate about technology and ongoing learning 
• Have an open mind and be willing to provide and receive constructive feedback
• Be able to juggle multiple tasks in a high paced working environment; and
• Work both independently and deliver as a member of a team. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-rounded background with experience across community and/or extra-curricular activities
• Interest in roles that not only embraces analytical skills but is also customer focused.
• Leadership qualities developed through high school, university, work experience and/or extracurricular activities.
• Initiative and drive, together with the ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.

Our benefits:

• Company-paid income protection insurance, and life and total + permanent disability insurance.
• Discounted private health insurance plan with NIB.
• Wellbeing resources to support your physical, nutritional, mental, and financial health.
• Our offices have fitness facilities; a fully equipped gym, daily onsite classes in Boxing, HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, and Zumba.
• End-of-trip facilities including bike racks and showers, or employees are entitled to discounted memberships at nearby gyms.
• Discounts on everyday spending at over 350 popular Australian stores.
• Community Days - paid leave to give back to the community by volunteering, mentoring, or fundraising causes.
• Blended ways of working – a mix of working from home and in the office.

Who can apply:

• Completion of an undergraduate or post-graduate degree in the last 2 years or by the end of 2023
• The program starts in February 2024 by which time you must be an Australian Citizen, a Permanent Resident of Australia or hold a 485 Sub-Class Visa, and willing to undergo references and background checks as required.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply today. Please attach a cover letter and/or resume and a copy of your academic transcripts.

Important to us:

Every Australian life is different. And we know the value of having different people from all walks of life with varied points of view. 

Work is a big part of life, and we work hard to make it one of the best parts. We offer a workplace that’s inclusive and flexible, supporting our people with options that let them make the most of their careers. We don’t just say it; we do it.  

Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.