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About youWe need graduates with a willingness to learn and a good attitude. Our graduates contribute greatly to the Queensland Government, we really don''t know what we would do without you! Our graduates contribute to projects, programs, initiatives and ongoing business that keeps Queensland communities safe, healthy, happy and prospering.We welcome candidates from all disciplines with a Bachelor''s, Graduate Certificate or master in one of the following areas degrees in:Information technology, cloud computing, cyber security, computer science, data analytics, robotics, telecommunications, information management, mathematicsBusiness, marketing, procurementProject management, law, creative industriesWeb and multimedia design, user experience design.Remuneration and career growthAs a Digital graduate, you will receive the benefits of working for the Queensland Government which include:a starting salary of $76.2K per annumup to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% annual leave loadingflexible work arrangementsgenerous leave entitlementssalary packaging optionsa diverse and inclusive workplaceprograms that support a healthy work environmenta structured two-year leadership development programopportunities for mentoring, networking and career progression.Career progressionOur grads travel up the ladder so fast we have to stand back for fear of being run over! 87% of our grads completing our program stay on to be employed by the Queensland Government post-program.Our grads on average leap up to $22k or more within the 2-year program or after completing the 2-year program.Thanks so much for this program it opened up a door I didnt expect or know existed and started a career Im very happy with."Kurtis - 2022 Health graduate, secured an A05 Project Officer role within 12 months on the program.What youll be doingHuman-centred design (HCD) is an approach to problem-solving that places the needs of people at the centre of the process. For government, these people are all of us, the people of Queensland. HCD involves people in all stages of the processfrom gathering insights, to exploring many ideas through testing and refining possible solutions, to the evaluation of the effectiveness of the outcome. The HCD graduate will support agencies to integrate and uplift HCD project planning, training activities and implementation of HCD solutions.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities in a HCD role may include:assisting team members in the creation and delivery of high-quality standards for a whole-of-government HCD approachassisting with research into HCD best practice to inform the design of HCD tools, guides and training offeringscompleting research to assist in the creation of Queensland Government specific HCD case studies to build HCD awareness and capabilityparticipating in service design workshops for user experiences for responsive web, apps or other digital interfacestranslating ideas and concepts into user flows, mock-up prototypes, style guidesorganising events to support a capability uplift in HCD for staff across the Queensland Public Sectorassisting with the coordination of HCD training courses including planning, enrolments, promotion, setting up, surveying participants collating and reporting datasupporting HCD projects including planning, stakeholder engagement sessions and idea developmentcontributing to and representing the team with a positive and professional working culture across government and within industry networkscommunicating with key stakeholders regarding HCD initiatives, to reach mutually successful outcomescreating content for social media and news channels.Ideal candidatesIdeal candidates for a HCD role will have:a high level of interpersonal and liaison skillshave empathy and the ability to be innovative and deliver ideasstrong organisational skills and problem-solving skillsability to analyse and collate informationeffective communication and time management skillsstrong project management skills an ability to produce detailed and accurate work including high level writing skills.Technical skills and qualificationsUnderstanding of:HCD methodologies and modern research techniquesgovernment writing stylesagile working approachresearch forums and information sharing.Your degree may be in design thinking, UX, information management, user-centred design, law, business and Information technology..Eligible and who can apply?The Queensland Government is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We need people from all walks of life to create a vibrant, diverse workplace and ultimately make our work shine.We encourage women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature-age Queenslanders to apply.Its not just technical IT, were looking for graduates in all aspects of IT development, customer service, design, and delivery of services to Queenslanders.The program is pleased to announce that applications will open to include international students living in Australia who have unrestricted working rights under the Commonwealth Law.To be eligible for our program, you need to have graduated mid-2025 or by December 2025,or your qualifications are no older than three (3) years old and we are seeking your specific qualifications, we want you!Eligibility for international student or graduate eligible to work without restriction in Australia until at least February 2028you will need to have completed your qualifications between January 2022and June 2025provide evidence of visa entitlements that reflect full working rights in Australia - this includes bridging visa for full working rights visa and completion of your degree no later than June 2025.More information regarding eligibility is on our website - you have overseas qualifications, you will need to seek to have them recognised in Australia prior to applying.Check internationaleducation.gov.au/services-and-resources/pages/qualifications-recognition.aspx to view the process.You need to have completed a bachelor''s degree in IT or a related field within the last 3 years or will finish by mid to end 2025 to be eligible for the start of the program in February 2026 or sooner if requested by agency.Interstate applicants should be made aware that positions offered are within Queensland Government, therefore relocation to Brisbane is mandatory. Interstate applicants are encouraged to apply, however, it is up to the successful graduate to arrange relocation and cover any moving costs involved. It is not the responsibility of the program, nor the home agency for graduate relocation.You must be available to start work by February 2026 or sooner if requested by the agency. #J-18808-Ljbffr