Department of Communities

The Department of Communities delivers services and support that help build fair, cohesive and vibrant communities.

The department’s role is to help people when they need assistance and encourage the community to look after people who need support.

It is a dynamic organisation with thousands of skilled and committed employees who work throughout Queensland.

Many of the department’s employees work directly with the community to provide services. They are supported by staff who work behind the scenes to develop policy, manage programs and provide corporate support and direction.

Working for the Department of Communities gives you the opportunity to use your training and experience in a diverse number of roles across our large organisation. Areas of employment include community care, sport and recreation administration, policy development, corporate support, and professional and specialist services such as allied health professionals and information technology.

The department has a 12-month graduate development program that provides recent university graduates with an extensive professional development program to enhance their leadership skills and personal capabilities.

Graduate Officers are appointed to permanent positions at AO3 or PO2 levels in various disciplines. Recruitment for the 2013 Graduate Development Program will commence in June 2012!

To find out more about the graduate development program and employment opportunities with the Department of Communities, visit www.communities.qld.gov.au.