Become a graduate with the Tasmanian State Service

Do you want to launch your career and shape Tasmania’s future? Want to do meaningful work that actually makes a difference? As part of the Tasmanian State Service Graduate Development Program, you'll help shape policies, programs, and services that impact real people across the state.

No matter what you studied, there's a place for you. We’ve got roles across a broad range of disciplines that will challenge you, support you, and help you grow your career.

What we offer:

• A structured learning and development program that will provide a strong foundation for your career.
• Supportive culture where you will network with a diverse range of people.
• Flexible working arrangements to help you to find the right work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and leave package.
• Two-year contract plus access to ongoing employment opportunities.

Hear more about what some of our past graduates have to say about their experience in these short videos.

What we are looking for:

• A minimum of a three-year undergraduate degree or completed your postgraduate degree (or the same as level 7 and above of the Australian Qualifications Framework) between 1 January 2024 and 31 January 2026. Postgraduate degrees will only be accepted provided that a three-year undergraduate degree has also been obtained.
• We welcome graduates from any academic discipline, including IT, Cyber Security, Data Science, Business, Finance, Economics, Law, Communications, Public Policy, Human Resources, Engineering, Natural Environments and Conservation, and Climate Change and Renewables.
• To be eligible for the Tasmanian State Service Graduate Development program you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, currently hold a valid visa that allows you to work full-time in Australia until February 2028, or be eligible to apply for the Temporary Graduate visa. Note: If you require a visa, you must have obtained the visa by 31 January 2026.
• Be available to start work in Tasmania by February 2026.

Diversity and inclusion:

• We are a strong advocate of diversity and inclusion and are committed to fostering a gender equitable workforce with diverse skills, experiences and abilities, where everyone is welcome.
• We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ people, culturally diverse people, and people at any stage of life.

How to apply

For details on the recruitment process and how to apply online, refer to the applicant guide or visit our website. Email applications will not be accepted.

For more information

For more information visit www.jobs.tas.gov.au/graduate_development_program

Contact

[email protected]

(on behalf of the Tasmanian State Service)

Resources

Applicant Guide - TasGraD 2026.docx

Applicant Guide - TasGraD 2026.pdf

Statement of Duties - TasGraD 2026.docx

Statement of Duties - TasGraD 2026.pdf

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Graduate Website information
• Australian Standard Classification of Education (ASCED) Field of Education Types