The Alternative - Industry Placement Program -Cyber Security Graduate Officer

The Alternative - Industry Placement Program

Launching Careers and Growing Opportunities

Launching in 2024, The Alternative is a South Australian Program changing how people begin their careers.

• Real experience.
• Fast-moving industries.

A pool of graduates will be connected with industry placements, to thrive and make connections with leading SA industries, among fellow leaders.

REAL EXPERIENCE. FAST MOVING INDUSTRIES

About the Alternative 

Launched in 2024, the Alternative is a South Australian program changing how people begin their careers.

Want access to some of South Australia’s fastest moving industries; gain real-world experience; and be part of a graduate community rebelling against the status quo?

AGA is The Alternative’s Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Delivery Partner and are responsible for the assessment, selection and recruitment of graduates into the program. AGA, is a community-based, not-for-profit company with over 40 years’ experience growing the skilled workforce of tomorrow. AGA specialises in recruitment, mentoring, retention, performance support, training management, and employee wellbeing.

Key Accountabilities

·      Support cyber security program initiatives

·      Undertake research to contribute to initiatives and cyber security resilience

·      Draft briefings, correspondence and advice as required

·      Conduct short-term minor projects (independently or under the direction of a senior officer) as required

·      Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders (including internal and external)

• Maintain a current understanding of emerging cyber security threats.

Why Apply? The benefits for Graduates

The Alternative program will help graduates identify and explore their skills across a variety of roles and projects; helping them to identify what type of work they enjoy most or are best suited to.

The Alternative will provide graduates with:

• Exposure to emerging SA Industries
• Professional development and networking opportunities
• Inspiring mentors and career coaching

Professional development and networking opportunities

Be connected with your peers to develop and grow over the program, meeting mentors from various industries and participating in professional development connection days that will help you to thrive in the workplace

Inspiring mentors and career coaching

1:1 Career coaches are available throughout the program to help guide and coach each participant