At the CCC, we recognise the strategic value in recruiting and providing opportunities for new talent, at student and graduate levels, as a means of investing in the future of our workforce and future leaders.
We provide opportunities for professional growth and development through our Early Career Pathways Program — Internship Program, Graduate Program, Professional Practice Placements and through our participation in the Queensland Government's Future Leaders graduate program.
The CCC's Internship Program provides you with an opportunity to gain real life experience, enabling you to apply your theoretical knowledge in the workplace by undertaking daily tasks or projects, and develop professional skills.
We offer paid full-time Internships to provide university students with the opportunity to gain invaluable experience at the CCC.
Our 16–week Internship placement includes a 12–week period, starting in November (Summer), with an additional 4–week placement in June/July (Winter).
Applications for our 2026–27 Internship Program are now openTo find out more about this opportunity, visit our Internship Program page and for further information including eligibility for participating in the program please refer to the Smart Jobs ad. How to applyYou must submit your application online through the official Queensland Government Smart Jobs and Careers website to be considered for an Internship placement. |
Real life experience |
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| Contribute to combating and reducing the incidence of major crime and corruption in the public sector in Queensland by working on daily tasks or undertaking a project. |
Mentorship |
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| Learn from experienced professionals who will guide and support you during the program. |
Professional development |
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| Develop a broad range of valuable workplace skills such as communication, time management, problem-solving, collaboration and adaptability. |
Career readiness |
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| Enhance your employability through practical experience gained, to compliment your tertiary study. |
Put your tertiary knowledge into real-world practise via the CCC’s Graduate Program. We empower and challenge our graduates by providing opportunities to work in your chosen profession; learn from some of the brightest minds in the industry; be exposed to, and participate in, industry specific projects; and rotate through various teams within our Crime and Corruption divisions.
Program benefits
Graduates will be offered two-year placements with the CCC, with the opportunity to gain discipline-specific experience in a chosen field. Opportunities to broaden your experience by working in multi-disciplinary teams, and the opportunity to participate in multiple inhouse learning and development programs, is also available to graduates.
How to applyApplications for our Graduate Program are advertised throughout the year. Intakes will vary depending on business requirements at the time. CCC job vacancies are listed on our website here. You can also subscribe to receive career opportunity email notifications as soon as new jobs are advertised. |
The CCC's Professional Practice Placements are offered to students who are currently in their third and fourth year of study. These placements align to one study unit (studied at the time of placement) and count towards the final grade for that unit.
Professional practice placements are specifically designed to offer students an invaluable opportunity to engage with industry professionals while gaining on-the-job experience.
Program benefits
The CCC will accept students for professional practice placements during semester/trimester 1 and 2. Contact hours will depend on the requirements outlined by each tertiary provider. Hours will be based on the unit of study requirements.
The CCC will consider placements within several disciplines, including:
- Law
- Financial investigations
- Intelligence analytics
- Data analytics
- Research
- Information technology
- Forensic computing
How to applyTertiary providers, please provide us with your student placement preferences by addressing the details outlined below. The CCC will review all applications received and will advise each institution regarding successful placements after each intake date. Each intake will vary depending on our business requirements at the time.
Please email your placement preferences or queries to [email protected]. |
The CCC is committed to providing early career opportunities and is proud to be an agency which hosts graduates through the Queensland Government's flagship graduate program, the Future Leaders graduate program (previously named the 'Policy Futures graduate program').
Program benefits
The Future Leaders graduate program is designed to develop the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of our state. Unlike traditional graduate programs, with Future Leaders, you have the flexibility to discover where you’d like to take your career by exploring multi-disciplinary career pathways and preferencing rotations aligned to your skills, interests, and career aspirations.
Learn more about the graduate program via the Queensland Government's website here.
Applications for the 2027 Future Leaders Graduate Program are now closedApplications for the 2028 program open in March 2027. Register for the mailing list to be notified about program updates. |
