What sort of university courses might be relevant to this ICT career program?
As the largest ICT employer, the Queensland Government can offer you exposure to a wide range of ICT careers including:
- business analysis
- ICT project support
- software development
- enterprise architecture
- ICT HR
- ICT finance
- ICT procurement and contract management
- information security
- data analysis and database management
- network support
- server support
- information systems support
- service management ITIL
Although your knowledge will be applied to ICT it doesn’t necessarily mean that you will have an IT qualification.
Some of the courses that may be relevant to the ICT roles on offer include:
- business/commerce
- information technology
- information management
- education
- geographical sciences & planning
- electronic business
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- project support
- computer science
- telecommunications
- human resources
- law
- software engineering
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What benefits does this program offer me?
The program is designed to maximise the graduates ‘experience’. If you are successful in gaining a position, you will be working for the Queensland Government who is the largest employer of ICT professionals in the State and given the opportunity to play an important role in a variety of innovative and challenging projects. You will also be provided excellent opportunities for networking with your graduate peers, customised professional development, mentoring and coaching support as well as flexible work conditions (for most roles) and a competitive salary.
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Do you have age limits for graduates?
No. All graduates will be selected on their capabilities, work preferences and values.
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I’m graduating from a post graduate course. Can I apply for the program?
The program is open to all graduates (including postgraduates) from Australian Universities, providing you have completed your course in 2006, 2007, 2008 or if you expect to graduate in 2009, and you are a permanent resident or Australian Citizen.
Undergraduate students are not eligible to participate in the program.
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Is previous work experience or vacation employment in an ICT role required?
No. Work experience or vacation employment is not a mandatory requirement, although we are interested in finding out about what you have done as well as what it is you would like to achieve.
The program is focused on ensuring graduates are matched to the roles on offer, to ensure ‘best fit’ with their home agency and the types of projects they will be working on. A range of criteria will be considered in selecting graduates including (not in order of importance!):
- academic results and qualifications
- personal achievements and extra curricular activities
- interpersonal and communication skills
- cognitive ability, values and work preferences.
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What's the starting salary?
Initially your salary is paid at the Queensland Public Service level A03 (level 1) and will be increased in the following year. The amount paid will depend on which agency you are placed with; and the enterprise bargaining agreement that has been negotiated for your agency. The approximate gross starting salary is $46,120 (plus 12.75% superannuation).
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Can I apply if I’m not an Australian citizen?
We are only able to offer graduate positions to Australian citizens and permanent residents. That means, you need to have your residency status confirmed at the time of application (in July 2009).
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Do I need to have a medical to gain entry to the program?
No. A medical is not a requirement for this program.
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What sort of employment conditions do graduates have?
The Queensland Government promotes work/life balance and flexible working arrangements. Generally, you would be required to work between 36.25 – 38 hours per week. The ‘core’ hours vary between agencies, because staff are employed under slightly different certified agreement. Remuneration is commensurate with the hours you work.
Most agencies offer flexi time and other leave entitlements including 10 days sick leave and 20 days recreation leave per annum, paid public holidays and long service leave accumulation.
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What happens to my ICT career with Queensland Government after the program?
At end of the program, graduates will have learnt a great deal about working for the government as well as developed new skills. This means you will be well placed to seek and obtain a government position. Because ICT is so important to the Queensland Government, ICT skills will be in demand.
Throughout the program we will assist you to develop your ICT skills and help you to obtain further employment opportunities.
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Will I work in the same role for the duration of the program?
During the two year program, graduates will get a chance to experience several roles – being rotated within their home agencies as well as a four month placement with another agency. The program is focused on promoting skills development, giving you exposure to a wide variety of roles, environments and experiences.
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How will my performance be appraised whilst I am on the program?
Receiving feedback on your performance is extremely important to your ongoing professional development.
The Queensland Government agency you are placed with will manage your performance in line with their Personal Performance and Review Process. This means you will work with your manager to write performance targets that are consistent with your own personal goals for growth and development and the organisation's business direction.
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