Kickstart your career in a role that combines purpose, professional growth and the opportunity to make a difference in QLD communities.
HPW Graduate Program 2026 offers you a structured, supportive transition from graduation into your chosen career. Over two years, you'll be part of a connected graduate cohort, gain hands on experience in your field, and access innovative development programs to help you apply your hard-earned graduate knowledge in practical, meaningful ways.
You'll be supported every step of the way by experienced mentors, engaged leaders and learning opportunities that go well beyond your day-to-day work.
We are seeking the following disciplines:
Architecture, Construction, Contract Management, Environmental Science, Finance, Human Resources, Program Management, Project Management, Property Economy, Town Planning
What's on offer:
• Structured learning and development to build practical skills and confidence
• Flexible work options to support work life balance and wellbeing
• Connection, collaboration and long-term networks
• Generous State Government benefits including competitive salary and programs
• Mentoring from experienced professionals and rotational learning
• Career progression to support your next steps and opportunities for development
Your work will contribute to real outcomes for Queenslanders. You'll be involved in meaningful work, while learning from leaders who want to see you succeed.
What we are looking for:
We are looking to find the person best suited for the role and will be considering your knowledge, skills, experience, potential for development and future contribution to the department as well as your personal qualities and how they contribute to our department's equity and diversity objectives which aim to build a workforce that reflects the Queensland community.
You must have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification (equivalent of a level 7 qualification or higher, including graduate certificate, master's degree or PhD) from a recognised tertiary institution, between 1 January 2023 and 31 January 2026. To be eligible for our graduate program, you must have completed and conferred your bachelor’s degree (or higher) prior to commencing in February 2026.
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Multiple positions and locations available.
Ready to apply? Here's how. Interested candidates please submit the following:
• Your resume
• Academic transcript/s
• Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) check if you currently hold a visa.
• Recognition documentation for qualifications earned abroad.
This is your opportunity to be a part of the 2026 HPW Graduate Program, for a career that shapes and enriches the Queensland community.
The work you will do helps someone every day, and that means the world to us.
Apply Now!