Victorian Government
Opportunity details
Application dates
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The Victorian Government
We want Victoria to be innovative and reflective of the community we serve. Graduates join us because we offer meaningful work that directly impacts Victorians and offers incredible career opportunities. No other employer has such a diversity of roles. Work in a place where you can live our shared values, including integrity, respect and human rights.
The graduate program
Complete 3 rotations in different departments over 12-months. You'll contribute to important work and make connections across government. You'll try varied work on different topics. Along the way, you'll develop your talents and find new passions.
The Generalist stream is open to graduates from all academic disciplines. The program starts with 3 rotations in different departments followed by a full-time on-going role. You'll have a home department that you start in for your first rotation and return to at the end of the program following a structured learning and development journey. Some positions offered in this stream include graduate policy officer, graduate communications and media officer, and graduate workplace adviser
Program benefits
- Exposure to different government departments / agencies through rotations
- A structured learning and development journey
- Participation in executive mentoring
- A promotion and pay rise to more than $72,000 on successful completion of the program
- Collaboration with a large cohort of like-minded graduates
- Opportunity to learn about the Victorian public service
Skills required
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem solving and analytical mindset
- Adaptability and resilience
- Teamwork and stakeholder engagement
Eligibility criteria
- Completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree between 1 Jan 2019 and 1 Jan 2022; and
- Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted working rights in Australia at time of application; and
- Not be on a temporary graduate visa; and
- Not have taken a voluntary redundancy from the Victorian public sector in the 3 years up to the program start date of 24 January 2022.
Application stages
- Online application form
- Online assessment
- Video interview
- Assessment centre
- Employment offer
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pathway
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pathway provides culturally appropriate guidance and support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants through the recruitment and selection process. You'll be supported by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and other experienced professionals during the recruitment process and your career within the Victorian public sector. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pathway is part of the Victorian public sector's 5-year Aboriginal employment strategy, Barring Djinang.
Disability pathway
The Disability pathway provides graduates with disability access to safe and inclusive support and adjustments from a dedicated professional. It enables us to better understand you as an individual and assists with equitable access throughout the entire process. It can also include support during the graduate year. The Disability pathway is consistent with the Victorian Government's Getting to work disability employment action plan.
How to apply
The 2022 Victorian Government graduate program applications are open between 23 February and 9.59am AEDT 29 March 2021.
We are also accepting applications for our Accounting and Finance, Economic consultancy and Data analytics streams.
Visit our website for more details.
