Public Servant - State Government (QLD)

State/Territory Specific Information

Education and Training:

To become a public servant in the Queensland Government you usually have to complete Year 10 or your QCE, depending on the entry position. Your employment prospects may be improved if you have qualifications such as basic skills in computing, data entry and administration. Training is also given on the job.

You can also become a public servant through a traineeship in Government or in other specialised areas such as business and office administration, information technology and financial services. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.

Graduate entry into the Queensland Government requires completion of a degree from a recognised tertiary institution. Entry to these courses usually requires you to gain your QCE.

Additional Information:

People interested in joining the Queensland public sector should check www.jobs.qld.gov.au and advertisements in newspapers and the Queensland Government Gazette to find out about vacancies. You should also contact individual departments and employment agencies.

For some entry-level positions in the Queensland Public Service, applicants will need to pass an entrance test that evaluates aptitude, literacy and numeracy. Applicants are selected on the basis of the test results and whether they meet the requirements of a particular job.

Once you are employed, you may be able to develop, and have recognised, additional skills under the Public Sector (or other) Training Package that will expand your career opportunities within the public service.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.

  1. Certificate II in Government *
  2. Certificate III in Government *
  3. Certificate IV in Government *
  4. Certificate IV in Government - Project Management
  5. Certificate IV in Government - Road Transport Compliance
  6. Certificate IV in Government - Statutory Compliance *
  7. Diploma of Government *
  8. Diploma of Government - Financial Services
  9. Diploma of Government - Management *
  10. Diploma of Government - Policy Development
  11. Diploma of Justice
  12. Advanced Diploma of Government
  13. Advanced Diploma of Government - Management *
  14. Advanced Diploma of Justice
  15. Bachelor of Arts *
  16. Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Social Science
  17. Bachelor of Bachelor of Arts / International Hotel and Tourism Management
  18. Bachelor of Human Services / Bachelor of Arts
  19. Bachelor of Politics, Asian Studies and International Relations

Employment Opportunities:

Competition for graduate positions remains strong. Promotion and transfers to other departments are available through an internal process, although advancement depends upon an officer's ambitions, qualifications, skills and abilities. Middle-level positions require ability or experience in more complex processing, investigation or supervision. More senior positions involve policy formulation and management skills.

Government departments are located in the central business district and in metropolitan and country areas.

Australian citizenship is no longer a prerequisite to apply.

For Further Information:

Queensland Government Jobs and Careers

www.jobs.qld.gov.au

Queensland Public Sector Union

1800 177 244
www.qpsu.org.au

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