Health Infrastructure Queensland graduate program

About this program

As a HIQ graduate, you will have the rewarding role of contributing to health infrastructure projects across Queensland.

As part of the program, you will have an opportunity to work alongside industry professionals across a number of infrastructure functions including planning and delivery, business case development, governance, risk and compliance, design, furniture, fittings and equipment, operational commissioning and procurement and contracts.

During the program, you will build your professional skills and contribute to meaningful projects with real impact. Designed to build on the knowledge you gained at university, the program helps you develop public sector expertise through a mix of work rotations, internal training, and formal learning and development.

Hear from our 2025 HIQ graduates

Who we are looking for

We welcome applications from graduates of all disciplines and universities.

We are looking for graduates who:

• have strong communication skills
• are interested in pursuing a career in health infrastructure
• are open-minded and adaptable.

Program eligibility

To be eligible to legally work in Australia, you need to be either an Australian citizen, permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

You are eligible to apply for the HIQ graduate program if you:

• have completed at least an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 qualification (a bachelor's degree) or higher
• have completed your most recent degree between 1 January 2024 and the commencement of the program in January 2026.

Program remuneration and benefits

Our program offers you:

• the opportunity to join the Department of Health in a graduate program
• attractive and competitive salary and generous employer superannuation contributions and leave loading
• excellent work/life balance with flexible work options over a 36.25-hour working week
• exposure to various work areas of the infrastructure life cycle
• a wide range of educational training is available to support employees who wish to continue their professional development
• the opportunity to contribute to making a difference in the lives of Queenslanders.

How to apply

Applications have closed and will reopen for the 2027 program in September 2026.

Our recruitment process

Expression of interest for Queensland Government graduate programs

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