About the program

We offer a variety of roles in some of the most beautiful regions of Queensland

Our Graduate Program is a 2-year structured opportunity that helps you apply what you've learned in university to kickstart your career in a supportive setting.

You'll face challenging tasks that come with real responsibility and accountability. The program combines hands-on experience with further learning from your daily tasks, smoothing your transition from student life to full-time employment. ( https://hudsonscaleup.avature.net/TMRGraduates?jobId=58 )

Benefits

A permanent role in the Department of Transport and Main Roads
Competitive salary that increases after 12 months, and includes up to 12.75% employer superannuation contributions plus leave loading
Work-life balance with a 36.25 hour working week
Flexible work such as work from home opportunities, compressed hours, different start/finish times, part-time hours and flexitime.
Discounted fitness membership programs, free employee assistance program, and other health and wellbeing initiatives.
Access to unlimited accredited online learning programs and on-the-job learning and development opportunities to enhance your professional growth.
Participate in training workshops for a comprehensive learning experience.
Supportive, inclusive and respectful departmental culture where you can bring your true self to work.

Graduate roles we recruit

We recruit graduates from a range of degrees including (but not limited to):

Accounting
Design and engineering
Communication
Data science and information communication and technology
Environment and cultural heritage
Human resources and occupational health and safety
Planning and transport modelling
Policy and business
Procurement and contract management
Property
Spatial and science survey

Eligibility

To be eligible for the 2025 Graduate Program you must:

have completed a university degree (undergraduate or postgraduate) from a recognised tertiary institution within the last 3 years. This means to be eligible for the 2025 cohort, you must have completed your bachelor’s degree (or higher) prior to commencing.
have your qualification officially recognised if from an overseas institution. You will be required to provide this as part of your submission.
be an Australian Citizen or reside in Australia and have permission, under a law of the Commonwealth, to work in Australia.

Our Graduate Program timeline

17 February 2025

Our Graduate Program starts today with:

local induction
meet the team
setting up your systems access
mandatory training
connecting with your Grad Buddy.

18 February 2025

You will attend an online meeting with members of the graduate team and your branch coordinators. During the meeting, you will also gain insight into the tools we for collaboration.

Your 6-month probation begins today.

Your supervisor will inform you about the work, how you can contribute to the team, and what you will learn. There will be several check-ins over the next 6 months.

March 2025

You will meet with your cohort in Brisbane for a week to learn about the business and our work methods, and to get to know each other.

August 2025

Your probation has ended

You will receive feedback on your strengths and areas for improvement. You may rotate to a different team or stay to strengthen your skills.

Now that your probation period has ended, your performance and development plan will replace probation.

Collaboration session (CoLab2)

You will enhance your professional skills, including Cultural Intelligence, resilience, negotiation skills, and ethical decision-making, during face-to-face sessions in Brisbane.

Performance and Development Plan

We will update your plan to reflect what you have learned and your ongoing technical development. You may have the opportunity to rotate to a different team or remain where you are to strengthen your skills.

Rotation schedules are flexible. For example, your placements may be:

1 x 12 months, then 2 x 6 month, or
3 x 8 month, or
4 x 6 months

October 2025

You will have the opportunity to act as a buddy for the incoming cohort, sharing your tips and tricks on settling into the department.

February 2026

We will update your performance and development plan to reflect what you have learned and your ongoing technical development. You may have the option to rotate to a different team or stay to strengthen your skills.

September 2026

You will enhance your professional skills, including Cultural Intelligence, Communication, and Accessibility, through face-to-face sessions in Brisbane.

February 2027

You have graduated from the our Graduate Program. You have developed a strong network across the organisation, refined your technical skills, and gained valuable professional knowledge. You can share your experience in the program.

Working with us

Good Jobs

We're not just investing in traditional methods but also in new technologies like drones, electric vehicles, and increased automation. This investment in innovation will not only benefit the industry but will also connect with the local community.

Our people make a difference to the people of Queensland every day. We connect communities and people to employment, education and business to ensure Queensland's growth.

Better services

We use information and feedback to ensure that we understand our customers and are able to create services that are tailored to their unique needs.

We also believe in creating a workplace and transportation network that is accessible to everyone. We do this by working with community partners and individuals with disabilities to create a shared understanding of what accessibility means and how we can achieve it. Our goal is to create a system that is welcoming to all and is designed with diversity in mind. We use data and feedback to understand our customers and design services to meet their diverse needs.

Great lifestyle

We're working with communities across Queensland to improve economic wellbeing, safety, accessibility, and protect our quality of life.

As part of the Queensland government, we are investing in employees who have a connection to community and country. They can help us protect our lifestyle and grow in a sustainable way. We listen to and learn from our communities, and then use that knowledge to embed our experience into local projects for better outcomes. By doing this, we can make a real difference in people's lives, and create a better future for everyone. Join us in making a positive impact in your community.

Find out more about who we are and what we do by visiting the Department of Transport and Main Roads website home page.

Last updated: 30 July 2024