Technology ICT Generalist - Digital Graduate Program

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 $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
• 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 A Technology (ICT) generalist graduate is a broad role, proficient in many facets of information technology without any specific speciality. In this role, you will help government business areas understand what digital technologies can offer. A technology (ICT) generalist graduate can fulfil many roles and should possess general business knowledge and good soft skills. Responsibilities Responsibilities in a technology (ICT) generalist role may include:

• contributing to a wide variety of support roles such as service desk, software and desktop support
• connecting the needs of the agency with technology opportunities
• providing research, analysis and provide advice on trends to inform decisions
• translating technical information into plain English for business needs
• contributing to writing briefs, submissions, reports, presentations and correspondence
• working with people to create change and help the technology challenged.

Ideal candidates Ideal candidates for a technology (ICT) generalist role will have:

• an interest in existing technology and emerging technology
• good people and organisational skills
• the ability to work and contribute in a team environment
• a high level of interpersonal, communication and liaison skills
• the ability to self-manage conflicting priorities and workloads
• the ability to produce detailed and accurate work including high level writing skills.

Technical skills and qualifications Understanding of:

• government writing styles
• technology in a business context
• customer support
• service desk support.

Your degree may be in information technology, computer and software systems, information systems, database management, systems administration and project management. 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 March 2028

• you will need to have completed your qualifications between January 2022 and 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 -

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 March 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 March 2026 or sooner if requested by the agency.