Graduate - Integrity and Workplace Relations

Shape your future with the City of Gold Coast’s Graduate Academy!

We know you are driven by growth and opportunity, eager to progress quickly, and determined to make an impact. That’s why we offer a full time 12-month immersive graduate program designed to unlock your strengths and equip you with the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience necessary to excel in your chosen career.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will contribute to a range of projects and initiatives that help shape and connect our City, providing real world opportunities to grow, develop and progress. With our comprehensive professional development programs, networking opportunities and supportive work environment, you’ll be empowered to reach your full potential.

Be part of the next gen of GC Shapers

Recruiting for an immediate start, our program provides professional development training and on-the-job experience pathways, designed to help bridge the gap from academic study to the work environment. As a graduate of the City, you will have many opportunities available to you:

• contribute to a range of projects and initiatives not available anywhere else
• advice and coaching by future-focused, industry-leading professionals, mentors and peers
• freedom to carve your own path, with the flexibility to design your graduate experience and career direction
• networking opportunities, tours, exclusive CEO talks and exciting team projects, promoting collaboration across all areas of the City
• tailored learning including work-based training and an extensive range of personal, professional and career development training designed to set you up for success
• assistance and support on your path to accreditation
• support for your continued development journey with future opportunities at the City after the program
• work-life balance including 9-day fortnight, flexible working from home arrangements and generous leave entitlements

What’s on offer

This is an opportunity in which you'll gain hands on experience working alongside our Integrity & Workplace Relations team, who provide high quality, client focussed consultancy services to meet the strategic and service delivery objectives of the organisation and provide advice and support to resolve complex industrial and workplace relations matters.

As a graduate within the Integrity and Workplace Relations team you will work with your line leader and mentor to:

• Support and provide input to the completion and management of Workplace Relations cases
• Assist in the delivery of industrial relations projects and initiatives
• Undertake research on contemporary workplace relations practices and case law
• Support Workplace Relations Advisors to completion of case work
• Register and assess information in respect of corrupt conduct, public interest disclosure and conflict of interest criteria.
• Prepare summaries and information briefs regarding assessments.
• Assist with Fraud and Corruption control planning and awareness.  
• Undertake short term projects on behalf of the team.

You will have a strong interest in employment law practice and practices in a functional organisation. 

What are we looking for from you?

The City is committed to developing skilled graduates into future City leaders who:

• are curious, motivated and driven to make a difference for the future of the Gold Coast
• embrace innovation with a forward-thinking and creative mindset
• seek continuous learning opportunities and are committed to professional development
• are willing to embrace new challenges, learn new skills and adapt quickly
• can analyse information, think logically and solve problems creatively
• possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills and can convey ideas clearly, listen attentively and collaborate effectively
• contribute positively to the team dynamic, respect diverse perspectives and foster a productive work environment

Who can apply? 

To be considered for this opportunity you must hold a recognised degree or post graduate qualification from a tertiary institution, completed within the last two years or be completing prior to January 2025. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia for the duration of the program and be able to work full-time.

The Integrity and Workplace Relations graduate position is open to university graduates who have studied Bachelor in Laws, Workplace or Industrial Relations.

How to apply

Submit your academic transcript / qualification, resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter please outline information about your career objectives, work experience, education, volunteering and any extracurricular activities, specialist skills or interests you may have.

For queries or further information, email careerpathways@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported.