Policy Futures Graduate Program (Queensland Government)
Graduate Policy Officer (Feb 2024)
Brisbane
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 68,414 - 75,915 / Year
- 30-35 vacancies
- Apply by 11 Apr 2023
- Start date 5 Feb 2024
The 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
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Business & Management +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
My day-to-day responsibilities include attending meetings, preparing ministerial briefs and speeches, organising events, and program preparation/management.
In my current placement, my day-to-day responsibilities include research and policy development related activities.
Varied tasks and types of projects
About the employer
Policy Futures Graduate Program (Queensland Government)
4.6
> 100,000 employees
Government & Public Service
Join our award-winning 2-year graduate program and discover where a career in public policy could take you.
Pros and cons of working at Policy Futures Graduate Program (Queensland Government)
Pros
The Policy Futures Graduate Program is designed to create a 'built-in network' amongst your cohort, and does so incredibly well. I made incredible friends quickly within the cohort.
The work conditions are extremely flexible. People I have worked with are also very supportive.
The level of support graduates are given has been one of the best things about working here. The graduate program team have organised many helpful learning and development days.
The wide range of opportunities and support for graduate development. I've been contributing to meaningful work from the first week of my employment.
My company is also very flexible with taking leave and work from home arrangements.
Cons
Not having a guaranteed permanent position at the end of the program like most other government graduate programs offer.
Workloads vary greatly depending across teams, and Graduates often report feeling underutilised.
I wish there was more research and analysis work... felt that quite a bit of the work I did was copy and paste of pre-existing work."
For me personally, it's my commute which is 4hrs+ round trip.
Don't always get your top-preferenced rotations (though the coordinators do their best to match you with the best possible team each rotation).