Tasmanian State Service Graduate Development Program

With a graduate role in the Tasmanian State Service, you’ll help shape policies, services, and initiatives that impact your community.

Studied law? Science? Arts? We welcome all disciplines and offer roles across government agencies that’ll challenge you, grow your skills, and set you up for a career with impact.

Visit our jobs site to sign up for job alerts for other graduate opportunities. Applications for the 2026 program will open in July 2025.

What we offer:

• A structured learning and development program to kickstart your career
• A supportive team culture where you can grow and connect
• Flexible work options that support your lifestyle
• Competitive pay and leave
• A two-year contract with acess to ongoing opportunities

What we're looking for:

• Graduates from any academic background
• Curious minds, team players, community-focused thinkers
• Graduates who are keen to learn, ready to work and open to opportunities

Find out more about our program and whether you're eligible.

Hear from past graduates

Find out what some of our previous graduates gained through their experience working with the Tasmanian State Service.

The recruitment process

We want to find graduates who'll thrive in our program, and we’ve designed a process to get to know you – your values, motivations, and skills. Here’s how it works:

• Initial application & eligibility
• Video interview
• Cognitive assessment
• Behavioural assessment
• Written assessment
• Placement in the Tasmanian State Service Graduate Development Pool
• Agency specific interviews
• Offers

FAQs

Contact

Graduaterecruitment@dpac.tas.gov.au

(on behalf of the Tasmanian State Service)