The Queensland Parliamentary Service Cadetship Program offers graduates the opportunity to contribute to democracy while developing a rewarding career in a supportive and diverse environment. Cadets are provided with a study allowance and 50 days paid work per calendar year as part of the program.

Job details

The Queensland Parliamentary Service supports the Legislative Assembly, its committees, and 93 Members of Parliament who represent communities across the State. Our team operates from the parliamentary precinct in Brisbane and supports 97 electorate offices across the State spanning from Barron River to Currumbin and Mount Isa.

The vision of the Queensland Parliamentary Service is to be the innovative leader in the delivery of parliamentary services in the Westminster world.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the Parliamentary Service 2027 Cadetship program.

** Please note: This program is delivered with the support of AFL SportsReady. Applicants will be referred to AFL SportsReady to register their interest **

Preferred degree/discipline:

The Parliamentary Service include a range of diverse departments and can accommodate many degree types. We are interested in hearing from cadets from a wide range of academic backgrounds. For example:

• Law
• Arts / Humanities 
• Business / Commerce
• Information Technology
• Arts 
• Education

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with correspondence and document preparation in relation to the cadets discipline area
• Undertaking research, analysis and supporting record keeping
• Building effective relationships across all areas of the team and Parliamentary Service
• Identifying and driving continuous improvement in relation to the cadets discipline area
• Participating in training and development opportunities to build professional capability

Other Requirements:

Successful applicants will be required to attend a welcome breakfast in mid-October. The program wll officially commence in February 2027. 

Benefits of a Cadetship

• Professional and practical paid industry experience
• Opportunities to establish an industry network
• Access to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander mentor
• Cadets are eligible to receive per semester; a Study Allowance of up to $6,815 and a Book Allowance of $524.

Am I eligible?

Positions are open to students all around Australia. To be considered for a Indigenous Cadetship you must meet the following criteria:

• Be of Aboriginal Australian and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
• Identify as an Aboriginal Australian and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Be accepted as an Aboriginal Australian and/or Torres Strait Islander in the community in which they live or have lived
• Be enroled for full-time study (defined as at least 75% of the full-time study load) at a university located in Australia
• Be enroled in their first undergraduate degree course
• Be studying full time (unless in your final year of study)
• Be an Australian resident

Don't miss this opportunity to secure your future. Register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding cadetship!

Only First Nations people are eligible to apply for this position. This action constitutes an equal opportunity measure by virtue of section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld)

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 2027_Cadetship Program Leaflet (PDF, 3.16MB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package_Precinct Roles (PDF, 610KB)
  Information Package for Applicants