Network Support - Digital Graduate Program (Feb ****)
Queensland Government Digital Graduate Program – Brisbane QLD
We are looking for graduates with a willingness to learn, a growth mindset, and a positive attitude. You will play a role in contributing to projects, programs, initiatives and ongoing business that keeps Queensland communities safe, healthy, happy and thriving. Our graduates are integral to the Queensland Government.
Remuneration and career growth
About you
We are looking for graduates with a willingness to learn, a growth mindset, and a positive attitude. You will play a role in contributing to projects, programs, initiatives and ongoing business that keeps Queensland communities safe, healthy, happy and thriving. Our graduates are integral to the Queensland Government.
Remuneration and career growth
We provide graduates with support and professional development to give them the tools and confidence to transition from digital graduates to digital professionals.
As one of the largest employers in the state, the Queensland Government provides graduates the opportunity to tailor their career development and enhance their career opportunities.
We offer:
a starting salary of $76,217 at 1 July **** per annum plus superannuation
Fixed-term 2-year contract
flexible work-life balance opportunities, with a ***** hour working week
generous leave provisions and salary packaging
a structured leadership development program
career development guidance and a supportive graduate team
access to networking opportunities and social events
a mentor and connection to a supportive graduate cohort
a wide variety of digital graduate roles to choose from.
Career progression
Due to their experience and training, our graduates can progress their careers very quickly. Eighty-seven percent of graduates completing the program stay on to be employed by the Queensland Government post-program. Our graduates' salaries can increase up to $27,000 (based at AO5 level) or more after completing the 2-year program.
1. The exact salary will be determined as per the applicable enterprise bargaining agreement. As an indicator, the minimum AO3 rate under the State Government Entities Certified Agreements **** as at 1 July **** is $76,217.
2. Working week hours may vary depending on the applicable enterprise bargaining agreement.
"The program significantly accelerated my career development.



It provided me with invaluable opportunities to enhance my skills, gain practical experience, and build a strong network within the public sector. The structured learning and mentorship enabled me to quickly adapt to new challenges and responsibilities, helping me to grow professionally at a much faster pace than I could have anticipated on my own."
Ashutosh - **** Graduate - Department of Education
What you'll be doing
A network support graduate assists to design and manage the infrastructure required by Queensland Government for network connectivity. They provide specialist technical expertise in the installation, management and support of network equipment such as routers and switches, as well as the underlying infrastructure such as data lines and cabling. This role helps ensure agency networks are managed to agreed levels of service, data integrity and reliability by monitoring network performance and traffic.
This role helps ensure agency networks are managed to agreed levels of service, data integrity and reliability by monitoring network performance and traffic.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities in a network support role may include:
providing day-to-day network administration including resolving problems and monitoring availability
assisting to undertake proactive network capacity management including planning and performance monitoring
providing network device backup and recovery
assisting in technical projects including hardware and software installations, network configuration, maintenance and upgrades
using network management software and tools to collect performance statistics.
Ideal candidates
Ideal candidates for a network support role will have:
strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse requirements and offer solutions
good interpersonal and written communication skills.
Technical skills
Technical skills:
Local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN).
Network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, MPLS).
Network hardware operation (e.g. Cisco and 3Com routers and switches).




Qualifications
A degree in:
Information technology
Computer science
Data communications
Networking.
Eligible and who can apply?
The Queensland Government prides itself on embracing diversity. We value people from all walks of life and are committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse workplace.
We encourage applications from:
women
people with disability
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
members of the LGBTIQA+ community
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
mature-age Queenslanders.
We also welcome international students who meet unrestricted working rights in Australia
.
Support and reasonable adjustments can be provided to applicants throughout the selection process as required. Email our graduate manager at ****** to discuss further.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Digital Graduate Program, you must:
Have completed (or will complete) a Bachelor's, Graduate Certificate, or Master's degree between January-**** and December ****. If you have an overseas qualification, it must be recognised in Australia prior to applying. Learn more about the Qualifications Recognition process ()
Hold a degree in one of these fields:
Information Technology and related fields: Information technology, cloud computing, cyber security, computer science, data analytics, robotics, information management, mathematics, software or systems engineering.
Emerging Technologies and AI: Artificial intelligence, automation development.
Strategic Management and Business: Business, marketing, or project management.
Design and Creative Industries: Web and multimedia design, user experience (UX) or interactive design.
International students
currently residing in Australia must also have:
Unrestricted working rights in Australia until at least February ****. This includes:
Permanent Residency, citizenship, or work-related visas (e.g., Temporary Graduate 485 Visa) that permit full time, unrestricted work.
Evidence of transitioning to unrestricted working rights (if on a bridging visa).
Successful applicants
Successful applicants
If you are successful you must:
relocate to Brisbane (or other Queensland locations) at your own expense.
be ready to start by February ****. Earlier start dates may be accommodated based on agency-specific needs.
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📌 Network Support - Digital Graduate Program (Feb 2027) (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government Digital Graduate Program
📍 Queensland