Research Graduate

About you

We need graduates with a willingness to learn and a good attitude. Our graduates contribute greatly to the Queensland Government, we really don't know what we would do without you Our graduates contribute to projects, programs, initiatives and ongoing business that keeps Queensland communities safe, healthy, happy and prospering.

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.

Remuneration and career growth

As a Digital graduate, you will receive the benefits of working for the Queensland Government which include:

• a starting salary of $76.2K 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 2-year program or after completing the 2-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.

What you'll be doing

Research graduates plan and conduct research into a variety of issues and areas to assist their ITagency or department within the Queensland Government. The research graduate utilises a strategic view and will undertake research to validate current thinking, look for trends, compare policies, understand best practice and uncover emerging issues or improvements that may impact their workplace.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities in a research role may include:

• contributing to research and analysis on IT public policy and strategy
• assisting with the preparation of data and information reports, publications and presentations
• contributing to writing briefs, submissions, and correspondence
• assisting with projects, initiatives, administration and support.

Ideal candidates

Ideal candidates for a research role will have:

• strong organisational skills and problem-solving skills
• ability to analyse and collate information
• effective communication and time management skills
• a high level of interpersonal and liaison skills
• an ability to produce detailed and accurate work including high level writing skills
• integrity, be able to be discreet and to maturely deal with sensitive issues.

Technical skills and qualifications

Knowledge of modern research techniques and project management.

Understanding of:

• government writing styles
• project, data capture and research reporting
• research forums and information sharing.

Your degree may be in information technology, telecommunications, law, business, information management, engineering, commerce or accounting.

Eligible 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 IT, we're looking for graduates in all aspects of IT development, customer service, design, and delivery of services to Queenslanders.

The program is pleased to announce that applications will open to include international students living in Australia who have unrestricted working rights under the Commonwealth Law.

To be eligible for our program, you need to have graduated mid-2025 or by December 2025,or your qualifications are no older than three (3) years old and we are seeking your specific qualifications, we want you

Eligibility for international student or graduate eligible to work without restriction in Australia until at least February 2028

• you will need to have completed your qualifications between January 2022and June 2025
• provide evidence of visa entitlements that reflect full working rights in Australia - this includes bridging visa for full working rights visa and completion of your degree no later than June 2025.
• More information regarding eligibility is on our website - https://www.qld.gov.au/jobs/career/digital-careers/digital-jobs/digital-graduate-program/how-to-apply

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 within the last 3 years or will finish by mid to end 2025 to be eligible for the start of the program in February 2026 or sooner if requested by agency.

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.

You must be available to start work by February 2026 or sooner if requested by the agency.