The Queensland Parliamentary Service Graduate Program offers a wide variety of professional work experiences all in one place.
For the first time in 2023, we’re offering four graduates the opportunity to make a positive difference to parliamentary democracy in Queensland and build a rewarding career within an agile and diverse environment.
Applications for 2023 have now closed.
Our roles
In 2023, the Queensland Parliamentary Service is offering four roles as part of our Graduate Program.
Our graduate program offers you:
- a two-year placement with rotations across all 4 divisions of the Parliamentary Service
- a bespoke program that matches projects with your areas of interest and growth
- total remuneration starting from $68, 414 (including super).
- Assembly and Committee Services (Committee Office, Chamber and Education Services and Reporting/Hansard)
- Information Services (Parliamentary Library, IT, Communications and Marketing)
- Corporate Electorate Services (Human Resources, Financial and Administrative Services, Electorate Office Liaison)
- Property and Facility Services (Catering, Security and Attendants, Electorate Accommodation, Precinct/Property Services).
Working with us
Our Vision
Our Values
Innovation: We are innovative and strive to create a better future.
Clients: We are focused on the needs of our clients.
People: We value our people and their diversity and create a safe environment for them to excel.
Our Objectives
- To support the Legislative Assembly and its committees in fulfilling its functions within the institution of Parliament to:
- Make law (and supervise delegated law-making)
- Approve and scrutinise the State’s finances
- Scrutinise the actions of the executive government (and oversight independent bodies)
- Provide a forum for debate a grievance
- To support Members of Parliament to engage and represent their Electorates
- To provide information, corporate and facility management services
- To safeguard, promote and strengthen the important institution of Parliament
Requirements
To be eligible for the program you must:
- have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher (including graduate certificate, master’s degree or PhD) in the last 2 years.
- be an Australian citizen, or a resident of Australia and have permission, under Commonwealth law, to work in Australia.
All candidates will be required to complete employment screening and police checks prior to appointment.
There are four positions available. Two of these positions are for First Peoples graduates recognised in the community as having Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island heritage.
Political neutrality
- jeopardise or diminish confidence in you by Members of Parliament; or
- impede you from efficient and effective performance of your duties.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the program or would like more information, you can contact our team at [email protected].
First Nations applicants can also contact our First Peoples' Liaison officer, Marjorie Elworthy, at [email protected].