Unique and diverse careers - video transcript

[Ellie Ritchie, 2022 Graduate]

So my first rotation in the graduate program was in the Queensland Renewable Energy Zones team in Energy and Public Works, and that's looking at ways we can get Queensland towards our renewable energy targets.

My second rotation was in the Brisbane 2032 Taskforce in the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and that is working towards the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, which has just been a once in a lifetime opportunity.

[Matt Holmes, 2022 Graduate]

I've had a really broad range of exposure so far. So I've had experience in Intergovernmental Relations briefing the Premier. I’ve also covered a lot of social policy areas and strategic policy in my latest rotation. It's been lots of fun.

[Genevieve Víctor, 2022 Graduate]

Since joining the program, I've had the opportunity to be a part of coordinating the regional community forums. That was a really amazing piece of work where I was able to work with ministerial offices as well as people in the regions to create a platform to really elevate issues from around the state.

[Jaymin Pratt, 2022 Graduate]

I've been involved with developing industry road maps and strategies during my first rotation in the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning. During my second rotation, I was also involved with drafting tax legislation in the Queensland Revenue Office within Queensland Treasury.

[Mia Reimers, 2021 Graduate]

My favourite part of the program so far has been the project I got to work on at the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water. The project was an expert panel who were looking at the future of water security and industry development for Queensland. For me, this project really encapsulated the opportunities that the Policy Futures graduate program can provide. I got to really step inside and work with the team on this really big issue for our community in the future.

[Henry Heritage, 2020 Graduate]

As a graduate policy officer, I was involved in a whole range of activities which they varied from delivering policy briefs and letters to senior officials and the Minister, engaging in legislative research, responding to correspondence from the public. I was able to contribute to submissions to inquiries and monitor parliamentary committees, as well as engage in the cabinet briefing process.

[Nick Sibree, 2021 Graduate]

I have done speeches and drafting legislation, even interacting with complex data sets to help inform internal audit reporting in my department. As I said it, it is really vast and varied experience and I'm really excited to see what else I get to encounter as a part of the program.