Mobile Platform Application Developer - Digital Graduate Program (Feb 2027)

About you

We are looking for graduates with a willingness to learn, a growth mindset, and a positive attitude. You will play a role in contributing to projects, programs, initiatives and ongoing business that keeps Queensland communities safe, healthy, happy and thriving. Our graduates are integral to the Queensland Government.

Remuneration and career growth

We provide graduates with support and professional development to give them the tools and confidence to transition from digital graduates to digital professionals.

As one of the largest employers in the state, the Queensland Government provides graduates the opportunity to tailor their career development and enhance their career opportunities.

We offer:

• a starting salary of $76,217at 1 July 2025 per annum plus superannuation
• Fixed-term 2-year contract
• flexible work-life balance opportunities, with a 36.25hour working week
• generous leave provisions and salary packaging
• a structured leadership development program
• career development guidance and a supportive graduate team
• access to networking opportunities and social events
• a mentor and connection to a supportive graduate cohort
• a wide variety of digitalgraduate roles to choose from.

Career progression

Due to their experience and training, our graduates can progress their careers very quickly. Eighty-seven percent of graduates completing the program stay on to be employed by the Queensland Government post-program. Our graduates' salaries can increase up to $27,000 (based at AO5 level) or more after completing the 2-year program.

1. The exact salary will be determined as per the applicable enterprise bargaining agreement. As an indicator, the minimum AO3 rate under the State Government Entities Certified Agreements 2023 as at 1 July 2025 is $76,217.

2. Working week hours may vary depending on the applicable enterprise bargaining agreement.

“The program significantly accelerated my career development. It provided me with invaluable opportunities to enhance my skills, gain practical experience, and build a strong network within the public sector. The structured learning and mentorship enabled me to quickly adapt to new challenges and responsibilities, helping me to grow professionally at a much faster pace than I could have anticipated on my own.”

Ashutosh - 2024 Graduate - Department of Education

What you’ll be doing

Amobile platform application developer graduate assists to interpret business, system and service requirements to design and develop compelling mobile user experiences and applications. You will have the opportunity to assist to deliver better internal services within government and make improvements to the mobile service the Queensland community receives.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities in a mobile platform application developer role may include:

• contributing to mobile application design and development for iOS and Android platforms
• gaining hands‑on experience using associated development environments and tools
• assisting in interfacing mobile applications with backend web services and APIs
• assisting with the research and trend analysis and testing of new mobile platforms.

Ideal candidates

Ideal candidates for a mobile platform application developer role will have:

• experience designing and developing mobile applications
• an understanding of the software development lifecycle
• experience in one or more popular programming languages
• analytical skills, be solutions focused and have good writing skills.

Technical skills

Knowledge of:

• developing native, cross‑platform or hybrid mobile applications
• user interface design, wireframing and screen mock‑ups
• using source code control systems, testing and publishing mobile applications
• native mobile device functionality and sensors (e.g. mobile push notifications, geolocation).

Qualifications

A degree in:

• Information technology
• Computer science
• Software engineering
• Computer systems.

Eligible and who can apply?

The Queensland Government prides itself on embracing diversity. We value people from all walks of life and are committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse workplace.

We encourage applications from:

• women
• people with disability
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
• members of the LGBTIQA+ community
• people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• mature‑age Queenslanders.

We also welcome international students who meetunrestricted working rightsin Australia.

Support and reasonable adjustments can be provided to applicants throughout the selection process as required. Email our graduate manager [email protected] discuss further.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Digital Graduate Program, you must:

• Have completed (or will complete) aBachelor’s, Graduate Certificate, or Master’s degreebetweenJanuary-2023 and December 2026. If you have anoverseas qualification, it must be recognised in Australia prior to applying.Learn more about the Qualifications Recognition process (https://internationaleducation.gov.au/services-and-resources/pages/qualifications-recognition.aspx)
• Hold a degree in one of these fields:
  • Information Technology and related fields:Information technology, cloud computing, cyber security, computer science, data analytics, robotics, information management, mathematics, software or systems engineering.
  • Emerging Technologies and AI:Artificial intelligence, automation development.
  • Strategic Management and Business:Business, marketing, or project management.
  • Design and Creative Industries:Web and multimedia design, user experience (UX) or interactive design.
• International studentscurrently residing in Australiamustalso have:
  • Unrestricted working rights in Australiauntilat least February 2029. This includes:
    • Permanent Residency, citizenship, or work-related visas (e.g., Temporary Graduate 485 Visa) that permit full-time, unrestricted work.
    • Evidence of transitioning to unrestricted working rights (if on a bridging visa).

Successful applicants

If you are successful you must:

• relocate to Brisbane (or other Queensland locations) at your own expense.
• be ready to start by February 2027. Earlier start dates may be accommodated based on agency-specific needs.