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The Future Leaders Graduate Program is the Queensland Government’s flagship graduate program, designed to develop the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of our state.

Future Leaders is more than just a job—it’s your launchpad for a meaningful and impactful career in the Queensland Government. Over two years, you’ll embark on a journey of discovery, purpose, and growth, with diverse, purpose-driven roles and sector-wide rotations across Queensland Government.

Unlike traditional graduate programs, with Future Leaders, you have the flexibility to discover where you’d like to take your career by exploring multi-disciplinary career pathways and preferencing rotations aligned to your skills, interests, and career aspirations.

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About our program

Why Future Leaders

  • Make an impact
  • Unique and diverse career with endless opportunities
  • Opportunities to develop and grow
  • Inclusive culture
  • Great employee benefits

Who we're looking for

We are looking for graduates with a genuine desire to make a difference to Queensland.

The Future Leaders Graduate program is open to graduates from all degrees and disciplines, including law, commerce, social sciences, data analytics, business, arts and more.

Our selection process

Our selection process is designed to help us learn more about you—your skills, values, and potential—while giving you the chance to discover what makes the Future Leaders Graduate Program unique.

Each step in the selection journey is an opportunity to showcase your strengths and explore how you can contribute to shaping Queensland’s future.

Inclusion pathways

There’s no such thing as a typical Queenslander. To meet the diverse needs of our community, the Queensland Government values people from all backgrounds and experiences.

The Future Leaders Graduate Program is proud to offer two dedicated inclusion pathways to support First Nations people and people with disability. Our inclusion pathways create real opportunities for graduates to bring their unique strengths, skills and perspectives to deliver for Queensland.

First Nations pathway

Discover a dedicated pathway designed to support, celebrate, and empower First Nations graduates who are ready to make an impact and want on a rewarding career journey with the Queensland Government.

Disability pathway

Our tailored disability pathway provides flexibility, tailored support, and opportunities to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment that values your contributions and prioritises your professional growth.

Our graduates

Hear from some of our grads on what it's like working for Queensland Government and what a career as a Future Leaders graduate could mean for you.

Meet our graduates

Get inspired by stories from our graduates and hear about their experiences.

A day in the life of our graduates

Step into the shoes of a Future Leaders graduate and see what it’s like.


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