How To Apply
Advertising will occur in the following mediums:
- Jobs Online - jobs online is an internet site which provides details of most vacancies available in Queensland Government Departments and business units with links to position descriptions and application forms
- The Courier-Mail and regional newspapers
- Government Gazette
- Internet - sites such as seek.com
- Where possible, we also advertise throughout the major university career hubs
Generally, in your written application, you will be asked to include the following:
- A current resume that summarises your skills, study and employment (if any) history
- The names and contact details of two (2) referees who are familiar with your work performance (can be either study or employment) and achievement (preferably university tutor/lecturer or current/previous supervisors)
- A copy of your academic qualifications
You may be requested to attend a panel interview and answer a number of questions relevant to the position. You may also be required to provide a work sample and / or partake in a practical exercise that gives you the opportunity to demonstrate how you would perform an actual on-the-job task.
Generally, placements are offered in November and commence in late January. Start dates can vary subject to the agreement of both the graduate and management.
Graduates are initially appointed for a two-year term. In most cases at the conclusion of this term graduates are then offered permanent appointments. This offer is subject to satisfactory performance and ongoing workloads.