Policy Futures Graduate Program (Queensland Government)
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Graduated or are you graduating soon? Interested in a career in policy? Applications for the 2024 Policy Futures Graduate Program close soon.
Opportunity details
Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
30-35
Salary
AUD 68,414 - 75,915
Application dates
Minimum requirements
Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
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Working rights
Read moreThe Policy Futures Graduate Program is a two-year industry-leading program that provides recent graduates with a unique opportunity to make a positive difference in Queensland communities while building a rewarding career in the Queensland public sector.
As a Policy Futures graduate policy graduate you will undertake rotations across three different Queensland Government agencies, gaining exposure to diverse and complex policy environments.
We’re seeking graduates who are:
- high performing
- outcomes focused
- forward-thinking
- customer-focused and community-minded
- resilient, resourceful and agile.
As a Policy Futures graduate policy officer, you will receive the benefits of working for the Queensland Government which include:
- a starting salary of $68,414 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
- opportunities for professional development, networking and career progression.
Our diversity and inclusion commitment
We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and workplaces where everyone feels safe, respected and included. The Policy Futures recruitment process aims to be inclusive and accessible to all candidates. We encourage all applicants to apply for Policy Futures and contact us at any stage if you have accessibility requirements.
Are you eligible?
Policy Futures is open to graduates from all degrees and disciplines who meet the following eligibility requirements:
- completion of a bachelor's degree or higher (including graduate certificate, master's degree or PhD) in the last two years. This means that to be eligible for the 2023 cohort you must have received your qualification between 1 January 2022 and 1 February 2024 (no minimum GPA required)
- an Australian citizen, or a resident of Australia and have permission, under Commonwealth law, to work in Australia.
Next steps
To find out more about this exciting opportunity and apply for the 2024 Policy Futures Graduate Program visit the
Policy Futures website (http://www.qld.gov.au/policyfutures). Applications close Tuesday 11 April 2023.
Hiring criteria
You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.
Entry pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Study Field
B
Accounting, Commerce & Finance
Actuarial Studies
Business Administration & Management
Economics
Human Resources
Leisure, Hospitality, Tourism & Retail
C
Animation, Visual Effects & Post Production
Communication & Media Studies
Creative Arts (all other)
Fashion Design
Film & TV
Fine Arts
E
Aerospace Engineering & Aviation
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Communications Engineering
F
Food & Hospitality
Personal Services
H
Anthropology & Geography
Archaeology & History
Classics
Criminology
Development, Migration & Gender
Humanities (all other)
I
Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics
Computer Graphics & Animation
Computer Science (all other)
Computer Systems and Networks
Cyber Security
Work rights
The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.
Australia
Australian Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident
Australian Work Visa (All Other)
Graduate Success Stories
The program has provided me with immeasurable professional experience in such a short time, countless connections across so much of Queensland’s public sector and a holistic training program from a range of providers. The foundations I have received from the program have provided me with the confidence to embark on what I hope will be a fulfilling and long-term career in the public sector.
Jessica Kiss
The program really set me up straight out of uni and made my transition out of uni and into the workforce seamless. Since commencing in the program, it has been amazing in shaping my career direction with the Queensland Government.