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Department of Transport and Main Roads

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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Graduate Policy Officer null

Brisbane

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Contributing to activities and projects to ensure the effective delivery of policy outcomes

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
1
Salary
AUD 73,000 - 78,000 / Year

Superannuation, leave loading, and a variety of flexible work options depending on the role

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
B
Business
Business Administration
International Business
Management
Business Information Systems
H
Gender Studies
Indigenous Studies
International Development
Peace & Conflict
Refugees & Forced Migration
International Studies
Policy Studies
Political Science
Public Administration

Hiring criteria

Entry Pathways

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Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident
  • International Student/Graduate Visa
  • Australian Work Visa (All Other)
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Put that degree to work! Join the 2025 TMR Graduate program.

Eligibility:

  • Tertiary qualifications in one or more of the following areas: Bachelor of Business; Bachelor of Law; Bachelor of Project Management, or an equivalent qualification
  • Full Australian working rights must be held from when you start with the department and maintained throughout your employment.
  • A criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment as this role has access to sensitive data

Your role:

The Graduate Policy will work on significant policy development and legislative reform for the transport industry. The officer will develop subject matter expertise about the transport sector, as well as core legislative interpretation, policy analysis and stakeholder engagement skills. You will undertake research and analyse data, and work with the team to develop policy solutions that consider a variety of perspectives from the community and industry.

The Industry Accreditation Policy team leads policy and legislative reforms related to a broad range of transport industry accreditation schemes, with a specific focus on ensuring the safety of our roads. The team is part of TMR's Land Transport Safety and Regulation Branch, which delivers a range of safety, regulation, and advisory services to provide for the safety and resilience of the Queensland transport system.

Check out the TMR Our Roles page for more information on the role and program by hitting the Apply button.

The program offerings include:

Learning and development: our program offers a diverse range of experiences, including on-the-job training, hybrid events, and skills-based online courses. ​

Employee benefits: participants receive permanent employment at the end of their program, connections to over 100 different career paths, and a minimum of two business area rotations during their two-year program.​

Career progression: the program provides a foundation of networking and cross-collaboration, support from mentors, and coaching from subject matter experts. ​

Work/life balance: participants benefit from flexible working hours and reasonable adjustment arrangements that support their individual needs and wellbeing.

Ready to make a difference? Join the 2025 TMR Graduate program and shape the future of Queensland. Apply now!

What if I need some support with the process? 

TMR is committed to reconciliation and creating a workplace that empowers Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples to thrive. If you would like to connect with one of our TMR mob, drop a message to Indigenous.strategy@tmr.qld.gov.au and they will reach out for a yarn about TMR.  

We strongly encourage applicants from all life experiences and backgrounds to apply. Please tell us about any additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, physical requirements, or assistive technologies, that will better enable you to shine during the recruitment process. If you are unsure what help you might need, please send a message to our accessibility team at ATN_Office@tmr.qld.gov.au for some independent support and advice. They will be happy to speak with you via phone or email about how your specific needs can be met. 

Graduate experience

‘The training I’ve received through the TMR Graduate Program is thorough and there are a lot of opportunities to grow and develop within the company.’ – Marco Perea, Graduate Civil Engineer

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry Pathways
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Study Field
B
Business & Management
H
Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen

Australian Permanent Resident

International Student/Graduate Visa

Australian Work Visa (All Other)


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