Benefits of working for us

A career with the Department will give you the chance to work and learn in a diverse environment.

Our people drive our innovation. With a workforce of more than 1,500 in 50 work centres across regional and metropolitan Queensland, we are connected with each other, our customers and our communities, locally and from afar.

We use our diverse talents, expertise and experience to respond to the changing global landscape - developing new ideas, approaches and partnerships. We offer a broad range of benefits including flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, leave options and tax saving salary packaging options. We are committed to supporting your growth and career aspirations.

We actively encourage diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. We are proud to be a diverse workforce. Read about how Rachel Martin, our Executive Officer, in the Office of Deputy Director-General, manages being a full-time working mother with her physical disability.

Note: Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Futures team can provide information and support in applying for roles with us. Please call 07 3199 7395 for assistance.

What we offer

We want to foster a healthy, fun and successful work culture for our people, so we offer a broad range of benefits.

• Relocation assistance—including temporary accommodation, storage and transport of your vehicle to new location.
• Regional location allowances—additional allowances are paid in designated rural and remote communities.
• Family friendly and work-life balance—standard 36.25-hour working week, with flexibility to manage your personal commitments.
• Leave options—including recreational leave, parental leave, sick leave, long service leave, purchase leave, volunteer leave.
• Flexible work options—flexible state and finish times, part-time hours and flexible work locations.
• Professional development—a range of leadership and professional development offerings, including LeadR, Confident Conversations, Management 101 and LinkedIn Learning and the department's iLearn system are available to support lifelong learning and professional development.
• Diversity, inclusion, health and wellbeing—a variety of programs and services are available, including the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), EAP for First Nations peoples, Fitness Passport, employee networks, Community Recovery Ready Reserves and Staff Alliance.

Regional opportunities

We have offices across Queensland, providing opportunities for staff based in those areas, or for those who want to relocate.

Find out more

Read about our support for diversity and our community responsibility.