Queensland Government Digital Graduate Program
Queensland Government Digital Graduate Program Graduate Programs & Internships
Help create change and influence a strong digital economy by transforming how we deliver government services to Queenslanders.
The Digital Graduate Program is your opportunity to get a head start on your career. During your two-year placement, you will contribute to a digital Queensland and work on exciting and innovative digital and ICT projects that deliver positive changes for Queenslanders. Commencing in March each year and positions primarily in Brisbane, you will fill an entry-level digital tech or customer support role bringing your much-needed talent and ideas to the table. You are our future leader given access to more support, training, networking, conferences, and the ability to grow your skills and knowledge at a rapid rate.
5 top reasons to work for Queensland Government
Public service values
These values guide the services we deliver for Queensland:
These public service values guide our behaviour and decision making. Demonstrate the values to others. Encourage creativity, diversity, accountability and collaboration in the Queensland Government.
What you’ll be doing
Well, that depends on where you land in the Queensland Government. We have quite a few agencies participating in the program. You could get an offer for employment from one or a few departments.
You will have a range of opportunities to work on and as you will be joining Queensland’s largest employer the opportunities to travel, grow and move up the ladder are endless.
Which government agencies take grads?
Our top employing agencies are Queensland Health, Transport and Main Roads and Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.
What are the top roles that we need?
- Cyber security
- Business analyst
- Software Developer
- Project support
- Anything data
Eligibility 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’s not just technical digital IT, we’re looking for graduates in all aspects of 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.
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's degree in IT or a related field; by mid-2024 or by December 2024 at the latest, or your qualifications are within the last three (3) years. You must be available for the start of the program in March 2025 or sooner if requested by agency.
Be an Australian/New Zealand citizen; an Australian permanent resident; or if an international student or graduate you must be eligible to work without restriction in Australia until March 2027 (as a two-year program).
Interstate applicants should be made 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.
About you
We need graduates with a willingness to learn and a good attitude. 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.
Recruitment Process
- We pride ourselves on having one of the easiest grad recruitment processes.
- We ask for resume, current academic record and to complete a short video.
- 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 for 2025 intake will re-open in June 2024. Click on Job & Opportunities to pre-register your interest. You will be forwarded updates and advised directly when applications open.
Remuneration & 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 within the two-year program or after completing the two-year program.
“Thanks so much for this program – it opened up a door I didn’t expect or know existed and started a career I’m very happy with."
Kurtis - 2022 Health graduate, secured an A05 Project Officer role within 12 months on the program.
Graduate Reviews
- Supportive colleagues, manager and the graduate cohort.
- Work-life balance and the flexibility of working from home and the hours I am required to work.
- My team is very helpful and supportive.
- Interesting projects that actually benefit the public.
- How far away my work is from home and how old our facilities are.
- The HR and finance side of things can drag on much longer than it needs to.
- Compensation may not be as high as the equivalent position in private sector.
- Slowness with change due to government bureaucracy in comparison to private sector.
Jobs & Opportunities
- 111 George Street Brisbane, QLD