2023 Digital Stream Graduate Program

About the Program

This 18-month program is open to high-performing graduates from all disciplines. Offering three rotations across NSW Government, you’ll get exposure to a range of projects and experiences tailored to your interests.  

The Program offers five streams – a Primary, Digital, Engineering, Legal and Social Work stream. You can apply for up to two streams (Primary stream plus one degree-specific stream), each providing on-the-job experience and a customised learning and development component. 

When you successfully complete the program, you will be offered ongoing (permanent) employment at the Clerk Grade 3/4 (2nd year) level. Exceptional performers may be fast-tracked to the Clerk Grade 5/6 or 7/8 level.*  

*Graduates receive a competitive remuneration package of approximately $82,529. This includes a salary of $74,117, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Digital stream

In the digital stream, you'll play a part in defining how the people of NSW interact with digital government services. From identifying cyber security risks, to designing and delivering products and services, you will work across critical areas such as health, housing, customer service and transport. 

You will also become a member of the Australian Computer Society’s Partnership Program which includes targeted online courses that are tailored to your career aspirations. You will also attend workshops with your cohort so that you have a foundational knowledge of government and how government works.

The digital stream has approximately 30 roles on offer in the Greater Sydney Metropolitan, Central West, Hunter, New England and North Coast regions.

Who can apply

To be eligible for the 2023 NSW Government Graduate Program, you must:  

• at the time of submitting your application, have the right to work full-time in Australia until at least 31 August 2024. This may include Australian Citizenship or permanent residency, New Zealand citizenship with a current New Zealand passport, or holding a visa that allows you to work full-time in Australia.
• complete your undergraduate or postgraduate degree between 1 June 2020 and 31 December 2022.
• be available to start work on Monday, 6 February 2023..

To be eligible for the digital stream, your degree must be an information technology or technical degree. Disciplines we are looking for relate to cyber security, web development, applications development, computer design, computer engineering, data analytics, data science, software engineering, software development and programming, systems analysis and design, programming, data engineering, information technology, computer science, computer systems, UI/UX, and IT architecture.