NSW Government

• Part of the NSW Government Graduate Program
• Join an employer of over 400,000 
• Contribute to community outcomes  
• Permanent role on successful program completion 
• Work experience not needed 

Start your career with NSW's biggest employer 

Make a difference to your future state in NSW Government. From day one you’ll be working to make NSW a better place to live, work and visit. You’ll work in different business areas to develop a range of transferable skills. 

Graduates in the NSW Government Graduate Program - Primary Stream can work in a range of areas, from analytics, finance, communications, policy and projects, and more. 

With 3 placements in NSW Government, you’ll get to try different things! 

What's in it for you? 

• Tailored learning and development delivered by UTS Business Futures 
• Competitive salary from day one 
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects 
• Support – buddy and mentor 
• Networking events with your graduate cohort  
• Work life balance   
• Roles available in Sydney Metro and Regional NSW  
• Gain ongoing (permanent) employment once you finish 

Join a diverse workforce 

We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We’re committed to providing opportunities for and welcoming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability or neurodivergence. Our graduate cohorts reflect the diversity of the community we serve. 

We are a Disability Confident Recruiter accredited by the Australian Disability Network. Our recruitment practices have been assessed to ensure we are adhering to best-practice inclusive recruitment. We invite people with disability or neurodivergence to contact us about adjustments to support you at any stage of the recruitment process. 

Eligibility 

To apply for the 2026 graduate program, you must: 

• hold a current visa or be in the process of obtaining a visa permitting you to work full-time in Australia for the 18-month duration of the program until 8 August 2027 
• complete your undergraduate or postgraduate degree between 1 June 2023 and 31 December 2025, including any work placements 
• be available to start full-time work on 2 February 2026. 

Visit our website for more information about the Primary Stream eligibility requirements: NSW Government Graduate Program.