Digital graduate program
Kick off your career in the award-winning Digital graduate program and help lead Queensland's digital future.
Program details
Applications for the 2026 intake will open in June 2025.
- Start date: March 2026 or earlier if possible
- Location: Brisbane
- Length: 2 years
- Placements: This program recruits for roles across all Queensland Government departments and agencies.
About this program
Join the Queensland Government's Digital graduate program. It's designed for recent graduates who want to innovate Queensland's public service. This award-winning program gives you insight into how government works and the opportunity to work on projects that improve community services. By joining, you will help create technology solutions for social good.
The 2-year program focuses on your career growth with mentorship, training and challenging projects. You'll collaborate with experts who support new talent and innovation. This isn't just a job. It's a chance to be part of an organisation that values creativity and new ideas. Kick off your career here and help lead Queensland's digital future.
This is a temporary role for the length of the program. Graduates will receive dedicated support to secure ongoing employment within Queensland Government.
Hear what previous graduates have to say about the program
'I am genuinely inspired by the fact that my organisation has highly reputable and respected professionals who care about our infrastructure's sustainability.'
Noor | A graduate Business Analyst from the Digital graduate program
Who we are looking for
Applicants with a bachelor, graduate certificate, or master's degrees in any of the following areas:
- 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.
Examples of digital roles include:
- Cyber security – cyber security officer, security administration officer
- Data – data analyst, database administrator, information management officer
- operations – project support officer, research officer, website developer
- Design – human-centred design, user experience officer, graphic designer
- Outcome management – business analyst, digital integrator, mobile platform application developer
- Technology – software developer, ICT generalist, network support officer, cloud integration officer, enterprise officer
- Emerging roles – artificial intelligence, automation developer, machine learning
Program eligibility
You are eligible to apply if you:
- have a university undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a discipline listed above
- have or will have completed a bachelor's degree or higher between January 2022 and 31 January 2026
- 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.
Program remuneration and benefits
- Annual starting salary of $73,997
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% holiday bonus pay
- Flexible work arrangements and a 36.25 hour working week
- Cultural leave
- Generous leave entitlements
- Salary packaging options
- A healthy work environment
- Career development guidance and a supportive graduate team
- Access to networking opportunities and social events
- A mentor and connection to a supportive graduate cohort
- Opportunities for professional development, networking and career progression
How to apply
Applications for the 2026 intake will open in June 2025.
Our recruitment process
You will be required to create a GradSift profile and upload your:
- resume
- academic transcript
- visa information (international applicants only)
You will then record a short video that promotes yourself.
This will also be your opportunity to select 3 role preferences. Potential roles are listed under 'Who we are looking for'.
Once you have completed your online application, it will be forwarded to our participating departments for assessment and shortlisting.
If a department wishes to progress your application, you will be contacted directly for an interview (face to face or via MS Teams).
As it is a whole of Queensland Government graduate program, you may be contacted by multiple agencies for interviews.
If you are successful, the department will contact you to offer you a place on the program.
Get ready to start your journey as a Queensland Government digital graduate. Your induction will start in March 2026.
More information about this program
Find out more about the Digital graduate program.
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