Calling all graduates – apply today for the 2026 NSW Government Graduate Program
The NSW Premier’s department is partnering with CPActive to support accessible and inclusive pathways to careers in the public sector for people with disability.
Since launching the Blaze the Trail campaign, the NSW Public Service Commission recognised CPActive’s advocacy and expertise about the changes we need to improve pathways from education to employment for people with disability. This is the second year the NSW government has partnered with CPActive, and it certainly won’t be the last!
If you are current or soon-to-be graduate with disability – or you know someone who is – feel free to attend our upcoming information session on June 12th at 12pm AEST, or apply directly to the program though this link.
Read more about the program below!
Apply now for the 2026 NSW Government Graduate Program
- Join an employer of over 400,000.
- Work for the future of the community of NSW.
- Permanent role on successful program completion.
- Open to all degrees and areas of study.
Big scale opportunity
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.
More than 20 departments and agencies employ graduates through our program to build a pipeline of future leaders.
Our award-winning program
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.
Our program has 5 streams with roles available across NSW:
- Primary stream – Try new things and find your passion in areas such as accounting, analytics, communications, policy, HR, projects, and many more. Open to graduates from any degree background.
- Digital (IT) stream – Help define how people interact with digital government services. Areas include computer science, data analytics, software development, and programming, systems analysis and design.
- Engineering stream – Contribute to high-profile projects that impact the citizens of NSW. Disciplines include civil, environmental, mining and resources, mechanical, construction management, building construction, and project management.
- Legal stream – Gain experience in litigation, giving legal advice and policy development. Open to graduates who have not commenced their practical legal training.
- Social Work stream – Help to transform the lives of vulnerable children. Social work degree preferred but psychology and social welfare also considered.
Join a diverse workforce
We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We’re committed to providing opportunities for and welcoming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability or neurodivergence. 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. We invite people with disability or neurodivergence to contact us about adjustments to support you at any stage of the recruitment process.
Eligibility
To apply for the 2026 graduate program, you must:
- hold a current visa or be in the process of obtaining a visa permitting you to work full-time in Australia for the 18-month duration of the program until 8 August 2027
- complete your undergraduate or postgraduate degree between 1 June 2023 and 31 December 2025, including any work placements
- be available to start full-time work on 2 February 2026.
Apply
Applications open 11 June 2025. Fill in an application form on iworkfor.nsw. We have resources to help you navigate the application process.
Closing date: Wednesday 9 July 2025 (11:59PM AEST)