Primary Stream Graduate Program null

Start your career with Australia's biggest employer

Are you interested in gaining broad experience across a range of roles in NSW Government?

Graduates in the NSW Government Graduate Program - Primary Stream can work in a range of areas, from analytics or human resources, to policy and projects, and more. When applying to the primary stream, you can nominate functional areas of interest to try roles in.

Our 18-month program is open to all recent undergraduates and postgraduates. With 3 rotations in NSW Government, you’ll get to try different things!

Who can apply

We invite and strongly encourage Aboriginal people to apply. Bring your cultural knowledge and experience to NSW Government. Help drive growth and change in your community.

We are a Disability Confident Recruiter accredited by the Australian Network on Disability. We aim to deliver an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you are living with disability, we’ll work with you to make adjustments to fit your individual needs.

Eligibility

To apply for the 2024 graduate program, you must:

• hold a current visa permitting you to work full-time in Australia for the 18-month duration of the program until 11 August 2025
• complete your undergraduate or postgraduate degree between 1 June 2021 and 31 December 2023
• be available to start full-time work on 5 February 2024.

Screening checks will be completed prior to the assessment centre stage. Visit our website for more information about the eligibility requirements

What's in it for you?

• Learning and development component 
• Endless opportunities working for the largest employer in Australia 
• Competitive salary from day one
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects from start to finish
• Support - buddy, mentor and executive sponsor 
• Networking events with your graduate cohort 
• Work life balance 
• Roles available in Sydney Metro and Regional NSW 
• Gain ongoing (permanent) employment once you finish

Support

• Aboriginal people can contact our dedicated support person, Will Middleton, Aboriginal Workforce Manager at Indigeco. Phone:  0408 852 268 or email william@indigeco.com.au. 
• People living with disability or neurodiversity can contact our dedicated support person: Akanksha Joshi. Phone: (02) 8918 0835 or email: adjustments@peterberry.com.au.
• General enquiries contact: nswgraduateprogram@psc.nsw.gov.au.
• Technical support with your application: support@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 679.