Graduate program
We offer a range of career entry programs to enable you to build on your tertiary education and gain real life experience in your chosen career.
Intake varies from year to year, depending on our needs, with current opportunities listed on the Graduate Portal. Opportunities are available at locations across Queensland.
We can also offer work experience in a variety of fields and office locations. If you are interested please email HR@dnrme.qld.gov.au.
Policy Futures Graduate Program
The Policy Futures Program provides successful candidates with the opportunity to work across a range of diverse and complex policy environments over 2 years. It includes two 6-month rotations in government departments and one 12-month placement.
Greater Graduate Program
The Greater Graduate Program is a structured leadership development program that offers challenging and rewarding opportunities with real responsibility and accountability. Our learning and development program includes a mix of on-the-job experience and formal training workshops. The program has been developed to complement and expand on what you are learning in your daily work and assist you in your transition from study to full-time employment.
In addition to the formal learning and development, you will receive coaching and mentoring from a robust support network of leaders and graduate alumni from across the business.
We recruit graduates from a diverse range of disciplines, including:
- analytics
- business and economics
- environmental science, science or applied science (conservation, ecology, biology, chemical, forensic, physical, geological or hydrological)
- law
- management and engineering
- natural resource planning
- public policy
How to apply
Find out about current opportunities and apply online through the Graduate Portal.
Meet our 2020 graduates
Office of the Director-General
Georgia Quetcher
Role: Graduate Project Officer, Office of the Director-General
Education: Bachelor of Political, Economic & Social Science, University of Sydney
Education: Bachelor of Political, Economic & Social Science, University of Sydney
I am looking forward to the opportunities this program will provide in developing transferable skills and knowledge that will allow me to excel as a team member in the public service. I am also looking forward to seeing the impact of this department and where a career with DNRME could take me. My goal is to hold a position that will allow me to work on issues that directly impact society by managing my own team and influencing the policies that will shape and improve the wellbeing of the community and help create a sustainable future.
Resources Safety & Health
Phoebe McKenzie
Role: Graduate Data Analyst
Education: Bachelor of Commerce (Economics & Public Policy), Griffith University
Education: Bachelor of Commerce (Economics & Public Policy), Griffith University
I hope to successfully bridge the gap between full-time study and professional work by engaging with the graduate development program whilst growing my on-the-job skill set. Becoming a 2020 Greater Graduate will hopefully be the beginning of a rewarding career in data and policy analysis. I look forward to increased opportunities for myself working within the space that bridges data analysis and policy development, with a long term career goal of contributing to successfully implemented data-driven policy.
Natural Resources
Kim Rose
Role: Graduate Surveyor, Surveying Services, South Region
Education: Bachelor of Surveying, Curtin University, Perth
Education: Bachelor of Surveying, Curtin University, Perth
By participating in the Graduate program, I hope to develop my skills in the areas of leadership, project management and communication, whilst gaining a solid understanding on all of the learning topics covered whilst on the program. I would like to develop strong relationships with fellow graduates, and understand the different types of work within DNRME and across other government departments. My career aspirations are to become a registered Cadastral Surveyor, which I believe the Graduate program will assist me in achieving. My longer term goal is to work towards becoming a manager within DNRME, being able to positively impact staff and deliver excellence and efficiency for government and the people of Queensland.
Lands
Matthew Cook
Role: Graduate Assistant Valuer, State Valuation Service
Education: Bachelor of Property Economics, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), and Bachelor of Business (Real Estate, Property Development & Marketing, Griffith University.
Education: Bachelor of Property Economics, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), and Bachelor of Business (Real Estate, Property Development & Marketing, Griffith University.
I am looking forward to working collaboratively with industry experts, whilst receiving the opportunity to build on my previous property industry experience. By harnessing the ever-evolving technologies within the property industry, I hope to assist the public throughout their daily lives and to make a positive impact to the people I encounter. I am looking forward to becoming a registered valuer within the first quarter of 2020. Additionally, I would like to expand my knowledge and skill set by continuing my development in project management and fully harness the vast roles found within DNRME.
Violet Meltham
Role: Graduate Assistant Valuer, State Valuation Service
Education: Bachelor of Property Economics (Property Valuation & Human Resource Management), Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Education: Bachelor of Property Economics (Property Valuation & Human Resource Management), Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
My aim of participating in the graduate program is to learn about the wide range of teams and divisions of the department. I would like to develop the knowledge and skills that will help my career progression in the public sector and gain understanding of the career pathways that may be available to me. My career aspirations are to become a registered valuer. I would like to develop my professional valuation skills and gain experience in valuing a variety of property types, and exposure to different valuation projects. I hope to be a valuable team member and contribute to the State Valuation Service in meaningful way.
Natasha Stanley
Role: Graduate Spatial Information Officer, Land & Spatial Information Unit
Education: Bachelor of Science (Geographical Sciences), University of Queensland (UQ)
Education: Bachelor of Science (Geographical Sciences), University of Queensland (UQ)
I am excited by the opportunities the graduate program offers in terms of networking and professional development. I am hoping to improve my understanding of the roles and responsibilities within DNRME, as well as continuing to develop my leadership skills. I aspire to be part of a workplace where I can continue to develop my skills in spatial science and provide valuable improvements that keep pace with today’s technology.
Alex Harlow
Role: Graduate Spatial Information Officer, Land and Spatial Information Unit
Education: Bachelor of Environmental Science (Geospatial Analysis and Environmental Geography), University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
Education: Bachelor of Environmental Science (Geospatial Analysis and Environmental Geography), University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
I am excited to start my career as a spatial information officer within the Queensland Government. I hope to gain practical experience in the field of geospatial analysis and build on my knowledge of utilising various GIS software packages. I look forward to networking with fellow graduates and department colleagues, developing my team working skills and contributing to the Land and Spatial Information Division. I aim to further my education and add to my qualifications by enrolling in post graduate programs.
Giselle Pickering
Role: Graduate Spatial Information Officer (Imagery), Land and Spatial Information Unit
Education: Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Geographical Science), University of Queensland (UQ)
Education: Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Geographical Science), University of Queensland (UQ)
By participating in this graduate program, I hope to be able to further develop my professional and technical skills, particularly around the technologies and systems used to procure and manage complex spatial data. During my studies, I learned how important spatial data is to a whole variety of users and I’m excited to become part of a team that creates such valuable tools, resources and repositories. My career aspirations are to continue working in the geospatial or environmental science sector in the future and would feel fulfilled knowing that my work is contributing towards responsible management of our natural resources and environment.
Georesources
Justin Hemmings
Role: Graduate Tenures Officer, Petroleum and Gas
Education: Bachelor of Commerce (Sustainable Economic & Policy Management) & Science (Environment and Sustainability), University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
Education: Bachelor of Commerce (Sustainable Economic & Policy Management) & Science (Environment and Sustainability), University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
In the coming years I would like to experience variety at work so that I might select an area of focus to be passionate about and develop expertise in, always improving throughout my career.
Oliver Hawes
Role: Graduate Engineer, Technical Services
Education: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering), The University of Queensland
Education: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering), The University of Queensland
Whilst participating the graduate program I hope to continue to develop my technical and business skills as well as my understanding of the State’s role in the management and regulation of key assets in the water and resource industries. I am also looking forward to the opportunity to network with other graduates and executives over various divisions and departments, to form lasting relationships into the future. In addition, I wish to contribute to the State’s efforts to create a safer and more sustainable future for the water and resource industries. I aim to work on diverse projects throughout my career to gain valuable experience and skills on my way to becoming a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland and beyond.
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Last reviewed 26 March 2020
