Engineering & Mathematics - Future Leaders Graduate Program (Disability Pathway) (Feb 2028)

Notre Dame; Rockhampton Regional; Sur place; AUD 77 000 - 89 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Starting salary + allowances

Superannuation benefits

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Résumé du poste

Queensland Government's Future Leaders Graduate program offers graduates with disability a structured pathway to public service impact. The two-year rotation provides hands-on experience across housing, health, education, and economic development projects in Queensland.

You’ll receive a professional mentor, network opportunities, and tailored adjustments throughout the application and employment process to support your success.

Qualifications

• Identify as a person with disability
• Bachelor's degree or higher completed within the specified date window
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency or visa with unrestricted work rights

Connaissances

Collaborative team players

Strong communicators

Resilient and adaptable

Problem-solvers

Curious and innovative

Purpose-driven

Ambitious and motivated

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

TARGETED VACANCY -

This role is being advertised through a targeted recruitment process and under s105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (1991) is currently only open to people with disability. Applicants who do not meet the criteria for the Targeted Vacancy will not be considered for this pathway, however are encouraged to apply through ouropen pathwayinstead.

The Future Leaders Graduate program is a unique opportunity for recent graduates to make a positive difference to Queensland communities while launching a public sector career.

Our disability pathway is designed to support, celebrate and empower graduates with disability who are ready to make an impact with a rewarding career in Queensland Government.

We’ll partner with you every step of the way—from your application through to employment—and work with you to put in placeadjustments that are tailored to what works for you.

You’ll receive comprehensive learning and development opportunities, equipping you with the skills to fast track your career. You’ll also receive a professional mentor, peer support, e-learning, and a range of networking opportunities..

Throughout the two-year program, you'll rotate across Queensland Governmentgaining hands-on-experience, tackling real-world challenges, and contributing to initiatives that shape the future of Queensland. Whether it’s improving housing, enhancing health and education, driving economic development, delivering Brisbane 2032 or developing innovative solutions, you’ll play a key role in initiatives that truly matter.

Future Leaders is a multi-disciplinary program that can provide exposure to diverse areas such as:

• corporate governance, audit and risk;
• finance
• grants and contract management
• human resources
• procurement
• project management
• public administration
• public policy development
• research, insights and analytics
• strategic communications and media, and more.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for graduates with a genuine desire to make a difference in Queensland.

Ideal candidates are:

• Collaborative team players:Thrive in team environments, value diverse perspectives, and work effectively to achieve shared goals.
• Strong communicators:Clearly express ideas, actively listen, and adapt communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes.
• Resilient and adaptable:Embrace change, overcome challenges, and thrive in dynamic and inclusive environments.
• Problem-solvers:Use critical thinking and creativity to tackle challenges and deliver effective solutions.
• Curious and innovative:Bring fresh perspectives, challenge the status quo, and seek new ways to improve and innovate.
• Purpose-driven:Passionate about contributing to meaningful work that delivers better outcomes for Queenslanders.
• Ambitious and motivated:Committed to growth, continuous learning and improving both personally and professionally

Inclusive pathways

As the state's largest employer, the Queensland Government is committed to ensuring our workforce represents all Queenslanders. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people from regional and remote areas.

Our recruitment process is inclusive, culturally safe and aims to provide all candidates with the best opportunity to demonstrate suitability for the program

There are three pathway options to apply to Future Leaders:

• Our open pathwayis for all candidates who meet oureligibility requirements.
• Our First Nations pathwayis designed to give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates the best opportunity to showcase their strengths.
• Our disability pathwayis designed to give candidates who live with disability or neurodivergence the best opportunity to showcase their strengths.

What we offer

As a Future Leaders graduate you will receive the benefits of working for the Queensland Government which include:

• a starting salary of $77,354 per annum, plus Recognition of Accredited Qualification allowance of $47.70 per fortnight
• 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.

Are you eligible?

The Future Leaders Graduate Program disability Pathway is open to graduates from all degrees and disciplines who meet the following eligibility requirements:

• identify as a person with disability
• completion of a bachelor's degree (equivalent of a level seven qualification) or higher between 31 October 2025 and 31 January 2028
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident or have a visa with unrestricted working rights under Australian immigration law.

All candidates will be required to complete employment screening and disclosure checks prior to appointment.

Not a person with disability? You may be eligible for our other career pathways.