Digital Graduate Program

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: Information technology, cloud computing, cyber security, computer science, data analytics, robotics, telecommunications, information management, mathematics Business, marketing, procurement Project management, and creative industries Web and multimedia design, user experience design Artificial intelligence, automation development 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 $76.2K 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 graduates\' salaries can increase up to $27,000 (based at AO5 level) or more after completing the 2-year program. \u201cThe program significantly accelerated my career development. It provided me with invaluable opportunities to enhance my skills, gain practical experience, and build a strong network within the public sector. The structured learning and mentorship enabled me to quickly adapt to new challenges and responsibilities, helping me to grow professionally at a much faster pace than I could have anticipated on my own.\u201d Ashutosh - 2024 Graduate - Department of Education What you\u2019ll be doing Well, that depends on where you land in the Queensland Government. As a whole-of-government program, we have several agencies participating each year. You could receive an offer for employment from one or a few departments. You will have a range of opportunities to work on; as you will be joining Queensland\u2019s largest employer, the opportunities to travel, grow and move up the ladder are endless. Eligible and who can apply? 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 and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature-age Queenslanders to apply. It\u2019s not just technical IT; we\u2019re looking for graduates in all aspects of digital and IT development, customer service, design, and delivery of services to Queenslanders. The program is open 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-2026 or by December 2026 (domestic students), or your qualifications are no older than three (3) years old. We are seeking your specific qualifications; we want you Eligibility for international students or graduates eligible to work without restriction in Australia until at least February 2029 You will need to have completed your qualifications between January 2023 and June 2026 Provide evidence of visa entitlements that reflect full working rights in Australia, including bridging visas for full working rights and completion of your degree no later than June 2026 More information regarding eligibility is on our website - If you have overseas qualifications, you will need to seek to have them recognised in Australia prior to applying. Check internationaleducation.gov.au/services-and-resources/pages/qualifications-recognition.aspx to view the process. You need to have completed a bachelor\u2019s degree in IT or a related field within the last three (3) years or will finish by mid to end 2026 to be eligible for the start of the program in February 2027 or sooner if requested by agency. Interstate applicants should be aware that positions offered are within Queensland Government; therefore relocation to Brisbane is mandatory. Interstate applicants are encouraged to apply, however, it is up to the successful graduate to arrange relocation and cover any moving costs involved. It is not the responsibility of the program, nor the home agency for graduate relocation. All successful graduates must be available to start work by February 2027 or sooner if requested by the agency. #J-18808-Ljbffr