Overview

City of Gold Coast is the local government serving Queensland’s Gold Coast. The mayoral office graduate supports communications, advocacy, correspondence, international relations and community engagement. Tasks include researching issues, preparing briefings, coordinating stakeholder matters and supporting information management. The role involves sensitive information and requires discretion alongside strong communication skills. The twelve-month Graduate Academy starts in February 2027 and combines work experience with coaching, mentoring, professional development and a graduate cohort. Applicants need a relevant bachelor or postgraduate qualification completed within the preceding two years, or before programme commencement, plus full Australian working rights. These fixed-term jobs involve 36 hours per week and a nine-day fortnight.