Program at a glance: 18-month program starting 1 February 2027 and finishing 6 August 2028.

Make a difference for communities across NSW. From day one you’ll contribute to work that helps make NSW a better place to live, work and visit.

With opportunities across multiple business areas, you’ll build transferable skills and broaden your experience.

More than 20 departments and agencies employ graduates through our program, helping develop the next generation of public sector leaders.

The NSW Government Graduate Program gives you a wide range of experiences. Our program suits driven, open-minded graduates.

The program is structured so you can spend time with your cohort, building a network of peers across the sector. You will have a dedicated mentor to support you for the length of the program.

You will do meaningful work on the job, plus complete a learning and development program tailored to your stream.

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 three diverse rotations across NSW Government, you’ll explore different digital disciplines, discover your strengths, and build a versatile skillset

We welcome and strongly encourage applicants of all ages, genders, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from LGBTQIA+ communities, and those who are neurodivergent. 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.

If you need any adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please reach out to Hugh Mitchell on +61 2 9272 6069 or email GradAdjustments@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au. We are here to ensure you have an equitable and accessible experience.

To apply for the 2027 graduate program, you must:

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

For more information read the full Role Description: Click here

If you’re inspired by the work we do and keen to make a real impact, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Closing date: Wednesday 15 July 2026 (11:59AM AEST)