Make a difference for communities across NSW. From day one you’ll contribute to work that helps make NSW a better place to live, work and visit. With opportunities across multiple business areas, you’ll build transferable skills and broaden your experience.

More than 20 departments and agencies employ graduates through our program, helping develop the next generation of public sector leaders.

Our award-winning program

The NSW Government Graduate Program gives you a wide range of experiences. Our program suits driven, open-minded graduates.

The program is structured so you can spend time with your cohort, building a network of peers across the sector. You will have a dedicated mentor to support you for the length of the program.

You will do meaningful work on the job, plus complete a learning and development program tailored to your stream.

Start your digital/ICT career with NSW’s biggest employer

Are you interested in harnessing emerging technology to develop innovative and citizen-centric digital solutions?

In the NSW Government Graduate Program Digital stream, you'll help define how the people of NSW interact with digital government services. From identifying cyber security risks to designing and delivering products and services, you can work in areas including computer science, data analytics, software development, programming, cyber security, system analysis and design. You will work across critical areas such as health, housing, customer service and transport.

With three diverse rotations across NSW Government, you’ll explore different digital disciplines, discover your strengths, and build a versatile skillset.

What's in it for you?

Become a member of Australian Computer Society’s Partnership Program
Competitive salary from day one - $87,199 plus the employer’s contribution to superannuation (12%) and annual leave loading.
Opportunity to work on meaningful projects
Support – buddy and mentor
Networking events with your graduate cohort
Work life balance
Roles available in Sydney Metro
Gain ongoing (permanent) employment once you complete the program

Join a diverse workforce

We welcome and strongly encourage applicants of all ages, genders, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from LGBTQIA+ communities, and those who are neurodivergent. Our graduate cohorts reflect the diversity of the community we serve.

We are a Disability Confident Recruiter accredited by the Australian Disability Network. Our recruitment practices have been assessed to ensure we are adhering to best-practice inclusive recruitment.

If you need any adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please reach out to Hugh Mitchell on +61 2 9272 6069 or email GradAdjustments@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au. We are here to ensure you have an equitable and accessible experience.

Eligibility

To apply for the 2027 graduate program, you must:

hold a current visa or be in the process of obtaining a visa permitting you to work full-time in Australia for the 18-month duration of the program until 6 August 2028
complete your undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Information technology or related degree between 1 June 2024 and 31 December 2026, including any work placements

be available to start full-time work on 1 February 2027

Visit our website for more information about the Digital Stream eligibility requirements:NSW Government Graduate Program.

For more information read the full Role Description:Click here

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If you’re inspired by the work we do and keen to make a real impact, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Closing date: Wednesday 15 July 2026 (11:59AM AEST)

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