Queensland Government Digital Graduate Program (Feb 2024)

About you

We need graduates with a willingness to learn and a good attitude. Our graduates contribute greatly to the Queensland Government, we really don't know what we would do without you! Our graduates contribute to projects, programs, initiatives and ongoing business that keeps Queensland communities safe, healthy, happy and prospering.

We welcome candidates from all disciplines with a Bachelor's, Graduate Certificate or master in one of the following areas degrees in:

• Information technology, cloud computing, cyber security, computer science, data analytics, robotics, telecommunications, information management, mathematics
• Business, marketing, procurement
• Project management, law, creative industries
• Web and multimedia design, user experience design.

Remuneration and career growth

As a Digital graduate, you will receive the benefits of working for the Queensland Government which include:

• a starting salary of $68,414 per annum
• up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• flexible work arrangements
• generous leave entitlements
• salary packaging options
• a diverse and inclusive workplace
• programs that support a healthy work environment
• a structured two-year leadership development program
• opportunities for mentoring, networking and career progression.

Career progression

Our grads travel up the ladder so fast we have to stand back for fear of being run over! 87% of our grads completing our program stay on to be employed by the Queensland Government post-program.

Our grads on average leap up to $22k or more after completing the 2-year program.

“I just want to say how grateful I am to have been a part of the graduate program. It set an incredible foundation for me to strive further in my career.” Imran Thaggard

Eligibility

The Queensland Government is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We need people from all walks of life to create a vibrant, diverse workplace and ultimately make our work shine. 

We encourage women, people with disability, Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTIQ+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature-age Queenslanders to apply. 

It’s not just technical IT, we’re looking for graduates in all aspects of IT development, design and delivery of services to Queenslanders.

We are pleased to announce that we will open applications to include international students living in Australia who have unrestricted working rights under the Commonwealth Law. 

To be eligible for our program, you need to have graduated mid-2023 or by December 2023, or your qualifications are no older than three (3) years old and we are seeking your specific qualifications, we want you! 

If you have overseas qualifications, you will need to seek to have them recognised in Australia prior to applying. Check internationaledcation.gov.au to view the process.

You must be available to start work by March 2024 or sooner if requested by the agency. 

Recruitment process

We pride ourselves on having one of the easiest grad recruitment processes.

We do not hold assessment centres, nor ask you to complete a cognitive test.

We want to give more of you the chance to come and work for us and give you the best candidate experience possible. 

Applications will open on 1 June and close on 31 July 2023, for the 2024 Intake.

So it’s just 5 easy steps to apply…

1. Click on apply now below & create a GradSift Applicant profile (program code to be advised)
2. Add your resume, cover letter and academic transcripts under My Documents
3. International students will need to supply their working rights documentation also.
4. Record and upload a short video under My Programs
5. Select x3 role preferences under My Programs
6. You have until 12pm AEST (Brisbane time) Monday 31 July 2023 to complete your application in full.