We're looking for graduates with a genuine desire to make a difference to Queensland.
Policy is a diverse field that requires input from all degrees and disciplines. Whatever you studied—from law to economics, creative industries to social work—your skills and experience will be valued.
Some of our past graduates have backgrounds in counter terrorism, mathematics, social sciences, law, public health and economics, just to name a few.
We would love to hear from you if you:
are a collaborative team player
have strong communication skills
are passionate about our community
are adaptable and resilient
have a passion for learning and a desire to continuously improve.
Policy Futures is open to graduates from all degrees and disciplines who meet the following eligibility requirements:
completion of a bachelor's degree (equivalent of a level seven qualification) or higher between 31 October 2022 and 31 January 2025.
be an Australian citizen, or a resident of Australia and have unrestricted working rights under Australian Commonwealth law
be willing to relocate to Brisbane for the 2-year program, if successful. Graduate placements are based in Brisbane City, but you may be required to undertake placements in the Greater Brisbane Region and Ipswich.
Our selection process
Applications for our 2025 intake are now open.
Applications will close 9am, Monday 22 April 2024.
Once you've submitted your application and we've confirmed you meet our eligibility criteria, you'll be invited to complete online testing.
To help us better understand how you work and your key strength areas, you will need to complete a strengths-based online assessment which includes a variety of question types assessing both cognitive and behavioural alignment to the role.
How to prepare
Visit the candidate preparation hub to learn more about the online testing, including preparation tips and practice questions. Allow plenty of time—the assessment is not timed, so you can take as long as you need, however we recommend you set aside 45 minutes to complete the assessment.
Ensure technology is working properly and you have a reliable internet connection.
Find a quite space with no distractions.
Ensure you read instructions provided in your invitation email carefully.
Following online testing, you'll be invited to complete a:
video interview
written task.
For the video interview, you will be asked to respond to 3 questions. But don't worry, you will get the chance to do a test run.
For the written assessment, you will be asked to complete a written task based on a letter written by a member of the public behalf to the Premier. This will give you an insight into the type of work you might be doing as a Graduate Policy Officer.
Following assessment centres, we will confirm your referee names and contact details so that we can contact them to complete a referee report for you.
We aim to make offers by late June. If you are successful, we will ask you to complete a pre-employment check (including criminal history check) and commencement paperwork.
Our 2025 program will begin in mid February 2025.
Career pathways
As the state's largest employer, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve, and where everyone feels safe, respected and included.
Our recruitment process is inclusive and aims to provide all candidates the best opportunity to demonstrate suitability for the program. We offer career pathways for First Nations candidates and candidates with a disability.