Digital Cadetship Program null

The Queensland Digital Cadetship program is designed for university students seeking paid, part-time work in their chosen discipline while they continue their studies. A cadetship placement offers the opportunity for self-motivated students to broaden their experience and give them an understanding of the work Queensland Government does.

2025 Digital Cadetship commences in September 2025. Cadets must be available to start work in September 2025. 

What does the program offer?

Our cadetship is your opportunity to achieve great things for yourself and for Queensland by working with highly skilled professionals in a diverse and flexible environment.

From the moment you join our 12-month cadetship program, our focus is on providing you with exposure to areas that complement your study and help you reach your full potential. We offer you:

• a 12-month temporary part-time engagement with a minimum of two days paid work per week (14.5 hours per fortnight plus generous leave provisions)
• salary from $24,013.60 gross per annum (pro-rata based on 2 days a week. Full-time equivalent from $60,034 per annum)
• skills and experience to draw upon for future applications to our Queensland Government Digital Graduate Program, roles available in various Queensland Government agencies
• networking opportunities throughout the program
• flexible work-life balance opportunities
• an inclusive and collaborative workplace

Why the Queensland Government?

At Queensland Government, we celebrate our strengths in inclusion, diversity, and collaboration within our people and organisation. United by a shared purpose, we work innovatively to create meaningful changes in the lives of Queenslanders. We also understand the importance of work-life balance and support flexibility in our roles, to ensure that our employees can thrive professionally and personally. By joining us, you will contribute to a brighter digital future for the people of Queensland. If you are looking for your chance to make a difference, the Queensland Government is the perfect place to start your career journey.

Who are we looking for?

• We are looking for cadets who have a drive to succeed, show initiative, are innovative and have great problem-solving skills. You are a good communicator and great with people. Your digital mindset is balanced with a commitment to delivering excellence and meeting community priorities.
• The Queensland Government is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We encourage people of different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply, including Aboriginal peoples, Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, women, neurodivergent people, LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature-age Queenslanders.
• To be eligible for our 2025 cadetship, you must meet the following criteria:
  - be a current university student in your penultimate year of study expecting to graduate between July 2026 to December 2026.
  - be an Australian / New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have valid working rights in Australia.                                                         - be able to work in the Brisbane CBD office 2 days per week.               
  - are undertaking undergraduate or post-graduate studies in at least one of the following targeted disciplines: 
  * Information technology, cloud computing, cyber security, computer science, data analytics, robotics, telecommunications, information management, mathematics
  * Business, marketing, procurement, project management
  * Law
  * Creative industries, web and multimedia design, user experience design.

Please note all nominated applicants will be required to provide written consent to criminal history checks.

What roles are available? 

• Cyber security
• Project support
• Business analyst
• Software developer
• ICT generalist
• Network support
• Data analyst
• Database administration
• Information management
• Human-centred design
• Enterprise officer
• Help desk operator

Please note the roles above may change.