The Digital Graduate Program has an easy-to-use graduate recruitment process, with no need for assessment centres or cognitive testing.
You may want to apply for more than one Queensland Government graduate program. If you have registered on the Graduate Portal via SmartJobs, you may also be notified when other graduate program applications open.
Interstate applicants please note 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 to arrange or fund a graduate's relocation.
Eligibility
We are looking for graduates in all aspects of IT development, customer service, design and delivery of services to Queenslanders.
To be eligible for the Digital Graduate Program, you must:
have completed a university degree in the last 3 years (from November 2021), or expect to finish your studies by the end of December 2024 prior to the start of the program in March of the intake year
have your bachelor, graduate certificate, or master’s degree in any of the following areas:
information technology, cloud computing, cyber security, computer science, data analytics, robotics, telecommunications, information management, mathematics
creative industries, web and multimedia design, user experience design.
be an Australian / New Zealand citizen; an Australian permanent resident; or an international student or graduate eligible to work without restriction in Australia until at least March 2027
you must provide evidence of visa entitlements that reflect full working rights in Australia—this includes bridging visa for full working rights visa
have completed or about to complete a university degree within the last three years (latest graduated June-December 2021) with an Australian or New Zealand university. Undergraduate degree is the minimum qualification required, however we take candidates that have completed up to a master’s degree
be available to commence employment in March 2025, or earlier (could be as early as September 2024) if required by your employing agency.
Diversity and inclusion
The Queensland Government is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We encourage people of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply, including:
women
people with disability
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
the LGBTIQA+ community
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
mature-age and career changing Queenslanders.
Support and reasonable adjustments can be provided to applicants throughout the selection process as required. Email our graduate manager at ictgradprog@qld.gov.au to discuss further.
The recruitment process
The recruitment process is conducted in 5 stages.
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Applications for 2025 intake will open 1 June 2024
When applications are open, we will provide instructions for completing an online application. You will need to:
create a profile on the recruitment platform (Gradsift) and answer a few simple questions
once the profile is created, you can update your documentation at any time.
choose 3 roles you feel would suit your passion, qualifications and career path.
International students will need to also upload:
applicable working visa or current visa (such as bridging visa)
Statement of Intent if current visa expires prior to March 2027 (this can be in a form of a separate document).
Note: Don’t use your university email address, as it will no longer work after you’ve graduated.
Once you've completed your GradSift profile and applications have closed, applicant lists will be forwarded to the departments seeking those roles.
Each department is responsible for their own recruitment processes, including shortlisting applicants for interview (face to face or via MS Teams).
Each department will contact successful applicants directly for an interview.
Interviews will be held in various locations in Brisbane, but mainly in the central business district. MS Teams interviews can be made available to those candidates that are outside the Brisbane region. Most interviews run for approximately 30 minutes.
If you're successful, a representative from the interviewing department will call you to offer you a place on the program.
If you accept, you will receive a letter of offer once you submit the necessary paperwork and it’s approved. This may include a criminal history consent form, proof of identification, evidence of the working visa with unrestricted working rights (if applicable) and referee checks. This process can take weeks to several months to complete.
If you are unsuccessful, ask for feedback on how you can improve your next application and interview.
Application and interview advice
Applying for your first job can be overwhelming. We have put together some tips to help you with our application process.
A good resume is vital for gaining an interview. Your resume lay-out should be clear and simple.
Here are a few tips for a good resume:
List your full name, postal and email address and contact phone number (ensure your contact details are correct, or you may miss out on a job). It’s a good idea to:
have a professional voicemail recording and email address (e.g., not hottie99@email.com)
not use a university email address—once you graduate it will no longer be valid.
Include a statement about you and your work interests. (e.g. where your passion lies and what you really want to achieve at work).
List your education, training qualifications, professional certifications and any professional memberships.
Outline your knowledge and experience using hardware, software, programming languages, databases, etc. This is the first thing employers will look for when filling a technical role.
Include your professional work history and any other relevant work experience, whether paid or unpaid.
List 2 contactable referees, including their name, job title and company (if relevant), email address, contact phone number and relationship to you. Remember to ask their permission before listing them on your resume.
It’s not typical to include a photo of yourself, but you may choose to include a link to your LinkedIn profile.
