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Queensland Government

4.2
  • > 100,000 employees

Queensland Government Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Government & Public Service

The Queensland Government is the largest and most diverse workforce in Queensland. We provide essential public services across 4000+ communities, from the Torres Strait to the Gold Coast, Mount Isa to Brisbane.

We are passionate about making Queensland better through what we do and supporting our employees to build a career and life that is right for them.

We are looking for driven and innovative graduates from a variety of disciplines to help us deliver public services across Queensland. Our graduate programs provide valuable learning and development opportunities across various agencies, focus areas and disciplines. Launch your career in a place that fosters inclusive cultures and promotes the skills and insights of our people irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, sexual orientation, or ability.

In the Queensland government you’ll be part of an inclusive workforce that promotes:

  • the skills and insights of our people irrespective of gender, cultural background, age, sexuality or ability
  • flexible and contemporary ways of working to achieve a healthy work-life blend
  • competitive pay, conditions and development opportunities
  • connecting our people through a wide range of communities and support networks
  • building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity

By submitting your details here, you will be notified when graduate programs begin recruiting throughout 2024. 

Candidates with disability
The Queensland Government is committed to supporting candidates with disability who may require support or adjustments during the application stage as well as during your graduate program. Let our program coordinators know if there are changes you need, they will work with you to ensure you receive the support or accessibility adjustments you require at all stages.

For more information on our different program offerings, visit our website.

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Recruitment Process

1. Check your eligibility and register your interest on Prosple

To apply for our graduate programs, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • have a university undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline
  • have or will have completed a bachelor's degree or higher between before the program start date
  • are an Australian or New Zealand citizen
  • are an Australian permanent resident
  • have a visa with unrestricted working rights under Australian immigration law.

Additional information for international students

You are eligible to apply if you:

  • can provide evidence of your visa type, status and entitlements to work prior to starting employment with us. Right to work must be maintained through employment. For more information on right to work and visa conditions visit the Department of Home Affairs.
  • have obtained overseas qualification recognition if you received your degree outside of Australia.

Our graduate programs recruit at various times throughout the year. Submit your interest early to ensure you are notified when programs are recruiting during 2025. For more information about our graduate programs, including their recruitment dates, visit our website.

2. Apply for Queensland Government graduate programs

We will notify you via email when graduate programs begin recruiting throughout 2025. You will be directed to their job advertisement where you can begin filling out your application. 

Each program will have their own application requirements. These may include:

  • your current resume
  • academic transcript (actual or unofficial)
  • cover letter
  • written response document
  • if you are a Visa holder and have the right to work in Australia, a Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) report
  • if you completed your degree overseas, an assessment from the Overseas qualifications unit.

Please include any diversity information or support and accessibility adjustments you require in your application so graduate program coordinators are aware and can accommodate you. You can contact graduate program coordinators at any point in the process to talk about your support and accessibility needs. 

For any updates or feedback on your application, please reach out to the contact person listed for the program you applied for.

3. Participate in assessment

If a graduate program is interested in your application, you'll be invited to participate in an assessment process.

Each graduate program has a separate assessment process, so you may participate in different processes for different graduate programs.

Assessment may include:

  • psychometric assessment (personality, values or cognitive)
  • interviews (online or face to face). Video and telephone options are available if you live regionally, remotely, or outside of Queensland
  • assessment centres (virtual or face to face).
  • as part of the selection process, you will need to complete relevant employment checks, including a criminal history check.

Candidates with disability

The Queensland Government is committed to supporting candidates with disability who may need modifications during the assessment stage. Program coordinators will work with you to ensure you receive any support or accessibility adjustments during assessment. Examples of adjustments include:

  • additional time
  • different test formats
  • quiet spaces
  • accessible locations
  • adaptive technology and much more.

5. Accept your offer!

If you are successful, you will be notified by the graduate program coordinators and provided all the information you need to prepare for your program. We can’t wait for you to join us and start making a difference to the people and communities of Queensland! 

Remuneration & Career Growth

As a Queensland Government graduate, you will have access to a total rewards package as part of your employment experience with us. Our careers are vast, and we offer employees the opportunities they need to achieve success in every part of their life. This includes rewards and benefits such as:

  • Salary range starting at $73,876 (AO3 or PO2)
  • up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • 17.5% holiday bonus pay
  • cultural leave
  • flexible work arrangements
  • generous leave entitlements
  • salary packaging options
  • programs that support a healthy work environment
  • opportunities for professional development, networking and career progression.

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score
4.2
Overall score based on 38 reviews
They Score Best in…
8.8
Work Hours
8.7
Management
8.6
Diversity
8.3
Culture
What Graduates Say About Them
  • The people, everyone is so kind and supportive and knowledgeable.
  • Flexible work hours and location.
  • High diversity and effective team chemistry, everyone respects one another and always loves to help out, especially the new starters.
  • Workplace flexibility, a good combination of work and career development opportunities.
  • Lovely and supportive manager. My fellow graduates are brilliant.
  • The bureaucratic nature of Government... our expertise is often dismissed and the workload and expectations indicate that there is a lack of understanding of the time and technical skill required to do our jobs.
  • Can get extremely busy.
  • Work is very specialised, with limited opportunities to learn about what others in the department are doing. Also lack of training and development opportunities.
  • Occasionally can be let down by the team.
  • The lack of resources can mean processes are a little slow and outdated.

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Queensland
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
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Business & Management
C
Creative Arts
E
Engineering & Mathematics
H
Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
I
IT & Computer Science
L
Law, Legal Studies & Justice
M
Medical & Health Sciences
P
Property & Built Environment
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Sciences
T
Teaching & Education
Current Jobs & Opportunities

Graduate Job or Program

Brisbane (Hybrid)
Salary
AUD 74,745 - 78,951 / Year

Permanency, 12.75% super, 17.5% holiday bonus pay, flexible work, generous leave entitlements.

Graduate Job or Program

Queensland
Fast-track your career and make a positive difference to the big issues across Queensland.
Salary
AUD 73,876 - 82,108 / Year

Up to 12.75% super, accrued time off, flexible work, 4 weeks annual leave, 17.5% holiday bonus pay.

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