Graduate Development Program
The Department of Housing’s Graduate Development Program has been designed to attract recent university graduates who are interested in further developing their careers within the department.
The program offers graduates a 24-month structured program of work placement and personal development, including on-the-job coaching, training, work rotations, mentoring and leadership development.
Opportunities are available for motivated and enthusiastic graduates from a wide range of disciplines, including:
- commerce/business;
- accounting/finance/economics;
- social welfare/human services/social housing;
- social science/social policy;
- human resource management/industrial relations;
- occupational therapy;
- marketing/communication;
- information management/technology;
- architecture;
- construction management;
- property management; and
- law.
Recent university graduates of any age are encouraged to apply. Specific programs include the:
- general Graduate Development Program
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Graduate Program, and
- Information Management Graduate Development Program.
For more information, see the 
Graduate Development Program fact sheet (194Kb)
2009 Graduate Development Program
Applications for the 2009 Graduate Development Program will open on 26 September 2008 for a commencement in February 2009. Positions will be advertised in Smart jobs and careers, Seek, MyCareer, The Courier Mail, Torres News and Koori Mail, and through universities.
To obtain a copy of the relevant role description, please visit 
Smart jobs and careers and search by organisation (Housing) or occupation (Graduate), or call (07) 3225 2203.
All applicants are required to submit a current resume, including academic transcript and achievements, by the closing date.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online through Smart jobs and careers.
2009 Graduate Development Program Mid-Year Intake
Subject to operational requirements, applications for a mid-year intake of the 2009 Graduate Development Program will open in June 2009, with successful applicants commencing their placement in August 2009. Positions will be advertised in Smart jobs and careers, Seek, MyCareer, The Courier Mail, Torres News and Koori Mail, and through universities.
To obtain a copy of the relevant role description, please visit Smart jobs and careers and search by organisation (Housing) or occupation (Graduate), or call (07) 3225 2203.
All applicants are required to submit a current resume, including academic transcript and achievements, by the closing date.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online through Smart jobs and careers.
The department is committed to equal opportunity in employment. People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
For more information, contact:
Manager, Organisational Development Unit
Human Resource Management
Department of Housing
GPO Box 690
Brisbane QLD 4001
Phone: (07) 3405 6686
Last updated 24 September 2008
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