High School Students
A digital career with the Tasmanian State Service can take you anywhere.
What is a digital career?
Technology is constantly changing. It’s also changing very fast. A digital career is more than working with computers. People with many different skills and interests find rewarding digital careers with the Tasmanian State Service. This can include:
- Application or Software Development and Support
- Web Development
- Programming
- Social Media
- Cyber Security
- Project Delivery
- Program Delivery
- Business Analysis
- Content Development
- Change Management
- Administration, Governance and Risk
- Systems Analysis
- Network Administration
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Strategy and Policy
- Data and Analytics
- Digital Communications
- Vendor Management
- User Experience Design
- Cloud Computing
- Customer Support
How to start your digital career
There are different ways to start your digital career with the Tasmanian State Service.
Here’s some information to help:
- Think about your year 11 and 12 subjects now. What excites you? What subjects might help you take the first step towards your digital career?
- Check out our Resources Page to learn more about different Tasmanian State Service career pathways.
- Talk to a career advisor or try out the Career pathfinder tool to get an idea of digital careers that match your interests.
- Are you interested in a traineeship, Vocational, Education and Training (VET course, or university study? Start exploring which path might be best for you. Learn more about education and training options.
ICT School Based Traineeships
Will you be starting grade 11/12 in 2026 and seeking a hands -on practical pathway into a digital career and get paid while you learn?
Why not consider an ICT School-Based Traineeship with the Tasmanian State Service?
As a school-based trainee in the Tasmanian State Service, you are able to combine work, training and education to gain a nationally recognised qualification such as Certificate II Applied Digital Technologies ICT20120 and practical work experience.
To find out more visit:
Tasmanian Government Jobs - School Based Traineeships
Tasmanian AFP re_BOOTCMP Program
The re_B00TCMP program is a free one-day event being piloted across Australia by the AFP-led Joint Policing Cybercrime Coordination Centre (JPC3). In an age where digital technology plays a central role in our lives, re_B00TCMP emerges as an innovative and proactive initiative. Its aim is to nurture and guide the talents of young, tech-savvy individuals towards positive and constructive use of their digital skills.
Following the successful delivery of Australia’s first re_B00TCMP pilot program in Sydney last year, the JPC3, in close partnership with Tasmania Police and the Tasmanian Department of Premier and Cabinet, hosted Tasmania’s pilot program in Hobart on 23 June 2025.
The Tasmanian Pilot attracted 30 young people from 11 schools and college across the state, making it a successful event.
Apply Now for 2026!
In light of the success of the Tasmanian Pilot Program, plans are already underway to host future sessions in 2026.
If you would like to be part of this program in 2026, please check out the information here and submit an Expressions of Interest!
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Want more help?
Check out Careerify to get more help and advice about starting your working life after school.
On Careerify you can:
- Get tailored advice for you year level (9-12).
- Find a tool kit to help you make career decisions.
- Ready career stories and get industry insights.
- Find information on career events.
- And more.
Visit Careerify now
You have options available to you, and there’s not one pathway that fits everyone! Visit our Education and Training page to learn more.
You can also check out our Downloadable resources for more information on specific digital career pathways.