About you
We are looking for graduates with a willingness to learn, a growth mindset, and a positive attitude. You will play a role in contributing to projects, programs, initiatives and ongoing business that keeps Queensland communities protected, healthy, happy and thriving. Our graduates are integral to the Queensland Government.
Remuneration and career growth
We provide graduates with support and professional development to give them the tools and confidence to transition from digital graduates to digital professionals.
As one of the largest employers in the state, the Queensland Government provides graduates the opportunity to tailor their career development and enhance their career opportunities.
We offer:
- a starting salary of $76,217 at 1 July 2025 per annum plus superannuation
- Fixed-term 2-year contract
- flexible work-life balance opportunities, with a 36.25hour working week
- generous leave provisions and salary packaging
- a structured leadership development program
- career development guidance and a supportive graduate team
- access to networking opportunities and social events
- a mentor and connection to a supportive graduate cohort
- a wide variety of digitalgraduate roles to choose from.
Career progression
Due to their experience and training, our graduates can progress their careers very quickly. Eighty-seven percent of graduates completing the program stay on to be employed by the Queensland Government post-program. Our graduates' salaries can increase up to $27,000 (based at AO5 level) or more after completing the 2-year program.
1. The exact salary will be determined as per the applicable enterprise bargaining agreement. As an indicator, the minimum AO3 rate under the State Government Entities Certified Agreements 2023 as at 1 July 2025 is $76,217.
2. Working week hours may vary depending on the applicable enterprise bargaining agreement.
The program significantly accelerated my career development. It provided me with invaluable opportunities to enhance my skills, gain practical experience, and build a strong network within the public sector. The structured learning and mentorship enabled me to quickly adapt to new challenges and responsibilities, helping me to grow professionally at a much faster pace than I could have anticipated on my own.
Ashutosh - 2024 Graduate - Department of Education
What you’ll be doing
A network support graduate assists to design and manage the infrastructure required by Queensland Government for network connectivity. They provide specialist technical expertise in the installation, management and support of network equipment such as routers and switches, as well as the underlying infrastructure such as data lines and cabling. This role helps ensure agency networks are managed to agreed levels of service, data integrity and reliability by monitoring network performance and traffic.
This role helps ensure agency networks are managed to agreed levels of service, data integrity and reliability by monitoring network performance and traffic.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities in a network support role may include:
- providing day-to-day network administration including resolving problems and monitoring availability
- assisting to undertake proactive network capacity management including planning and performance monitoring
- providing network device backup and recovery
- assisting in technical projects including hardware and software installations, network configuration, maintenance and upgrades
- using network management software and tools to collect performance statistics.
Ideal candidates
Ideal candidates for a network support role will have:
- strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse requirements and offer solutions
- good interpersonal and written communication skills.
Technical skills
Technical skills:
- Local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN).
- Network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, MPLS).
- Network hardware operation (e.g. Cisco and 3Com routers and switches).
Qualifications
A degree in:
- Information technology
- Computer science
- Data communications
- Networking.
Eligible and who can apply?
The Queensland Government prides itself on embracing diversity. We value people from all walks of life and are committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse workplace.
We encourage applications from:
- women
- people with disability
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- members of the LGBTIQA+ community
- people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- mature-age Queenslanders.
We also welcome international students who meet unrestricted working rights in Australia.
Support and reasonable adjustments can be provided to applicants throughout the selection process as required. Email our graduate manager discuss further.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Digital Graduate Program, you must:
- Have completed (or will complete) a Bachelor’s, Graduate Certificate, or Master’s degree between January-2023 and December 2026. If you have an overseas qualification, it must be recognised in Australia prior to applying. Learn more about the Qualifications Recognition process (
- Hold a degree in one of these fields:
- Information Technology and related fields:Information technology, cloud computing, cyber security, computer science, data analytics, robotics, information management, mathematics, software or systems engineering.
- Emerging Technologies and AI:Artificial intelligence, automation development.
- Strategic Management and Business:Business, marketing, or project management.
- Design and Creative Industries:Web and multimedia design, user experience (UX) or interactive design.
- International students currently residing in Australia must also have:
- Unrestricted working rights in Australia until at least February 2029. This includes:
- Permanent Residency, citizenship, or work-related visas (e.g., Temporary Graduate 485 Visa) that permit full-time, unrestricted work.
- Evidence of transitioning to unrestricted working rights (if on a bridging visa).
Successful applicants
If you are successful you must:
- relocate to Brisbane (or other Queensland locations) at your own expense.
- be ready to start by February 2027. Earlier start dates may be accommodated based on agency-specific needs.
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