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  • > 100,000 employees

Victorian Public Service 2019 Graduate Recruitment and Development Scheme

Melbourne CBD and metropolitan Melbourne

Opportunity Expired

The Victorian Public Service offers an exciting Graduate Recruitment and Development Scheme (GRADS) - a perfect start to a career serving Victorian communities.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
80-100

Application dates

Applications Open
2 Mar 2018
Applications Close
8 Apr 2018

Minimum requirements

Minimum Prior Qualification
Bachelor
Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
B
Business Administration & Management
Human Resources
Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations
C
Graphic Design & Visual Arts
Communication & Media Studies
Music & Performing Arts
H
Classics
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Archaeology & History
Humanities (all other)
Philosophy
Politics & Policy Studies
Social Science (all other)
Theology & Comparative Religion
L
Law
Legal Studies
S
Earth Sciences
M
Psychology & Counselling

Through the GRADS you will:

  • have the opportunity to learn about public service and contribute to a variety of exciting initiatives;
  • undertake three roles in different departments and/or agencies;
  • be guaranteed apposition and promotion on successful completion of the 12-mmonth program;
  • receive structured training throughout the year that is designed to equip you with the skills you need;
  • be part of a large cohort with the opportunity to take part in numerous social activities; and
  • be fast tracked to a successful career in public service.

The GRADS Aboriginal pathway provides culturally appropriate guidance and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants through the recruitment and selection process for the GRADS. You'll be supported by Aboriginal staff and experienced professionals during the recruitment process and your VPS career.

If you have a disability and would like assistance with your application and the recruitment process, please contact the VPS GRADS Recruitment Team. Contact details are available at www.graduates.vic.gov.au

You can also apply for one of our specialist streams: accounting and finance or economics.

Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
My grandmother worked for the Department of Justice and I noticed how respected she was by the community. I’m glad I am here continuing that legacy.

Zack, generalist stream, Aboriginal pathway

  • Graduate stories
My grandmother worked for the Department of Justice and I noticed how respected she was by the community. I’m glad I am here continuing that legacy.

Zack, generalist stream, Aboriginal pathway

  • Graduate stories
I’ve had a really great experience in the program and have been well supported on the disability front from the very beginning of the application process all the way through.

Percy, generalist stream, disability pathway

  • Graduate stories
I’ve had a really great experience in the program and have been well supported on the disability front from the very beginning of the application process all the way through.

Percy, generalist stream, disability pathway

  • Graduate stories
My grandmother worked for the Department of Justice and I noticed how respected she was by the community. I’m glad I am here continuing that legacy.

Zack, generalist stream, Aboriginal pathway

  • Graduate stories
My grandmother worked for the Department of Justice and I noticed how respected she was by the community. I’m glad I am here continuing that legacy.

Zack, generalist stream, Aboriginal pathway

  • Graduate stories
I’ve had a really great experience in the program and have been well supported on the disability front from the very beginning of the application process all the way through.

Percy, generalist stream, disability pathway

  • Graduate stories
I’ve had a really great experience in the program and have been well supported on the disability front from the very beginning of the application process all the way through.

Percy, generalist stream, disability pathway