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Victorian Government

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  • > 100,000 employees

2023 Generalist Stream Graduate Program

Melbourne

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Start your career in the Victorian Government graduate program and find work with purpose. Apply now to work with Victoria's most diverse employer.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
5-10
Salary
AUD 61,068

plus super

Start Date
23 Jan 2023

Application dates

Applications Open
25 Jul 2022
Applications Close
29 Aug 2022

Minimum requirements

Minimum Prior Qualification
Bachelor
Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
B
Accounting
Commerce
Finance
Actuarial Studies
Business
Business Administration
International Business
Management
Office Studies
Project Management
Event Management
Economics
Human Resources
Hospitality Management
Retail & Merchandising
Tourism
Marketing & Advertising
Public Relations
Transport, Logistics & Procurement
C
Communication
Media Studies
Fashion Design
Film & TV
Fine Arts
Graphic Design & Visual Arts
Creative Writing
Journalism
Music
Performing Arts
Photography
Creative Arts (all other)
E
Aerospace Engineering
Air Traffic Control
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Aircraft Operation & Aviation
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Communications Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Engineering Management
Environmental Engineering
Fire & Safety Engineering
Geomatic Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Marine Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mathematics & Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering
Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering
Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
F
Beauty Therapy
Hairdressing
H
Anthropology
Geography
Classics
Criminology
Gender Studies
Indigenous Studies
International Development
Peace & Conflict
Refugees & Forced Migration
Archaeology
History
International Studies
Modern Languages
Literature
Linguistics
Translating & Interpreting
Librarianship & Curatorial Studies
Philosophy
Policy Studies
Political Science
Public Administration
Social Work & Sociology
Theology & Comparative Religion
Humanities (all other)
Social Science (all other)
Liberal Arts
I
Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics
Computer Graphics & Animation
Computer Science (all other)
Computer Systems and Networks
Cyber Security
Data Science
Programming & Software Engineering
Video Game Development
Design & User Experience
L
Justice & Law Enforcement
Commercial Law
Constitutional Law
Criminal Law
Family Law
International Law
Tax Law
Legal Studies
M
Audiology
Speech Pathology
Biomedical Science
Chiropractic & Osteopathy
Dentistry & Dental Science
Exercise & Sports Science
Health Administration
Addiction Medicine
Anaesthesia
Dermatology
Emergency Medicine
General Practice
Intensive Care Medicine
Medical Administration
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Occupational & Environmental Medicine
Ophthalmology
Paediatrics & Child Health
Pain Medicine
Palliative Medicine
Pathology
Physician
Psychiatry
Public Health Medicine
Radiation Oncology
Radiology
Rehabilitation Medicine
Sexual Health Medicine
Sport & Exercise Medicine
Surgery
Naturopathy, Acupuncture & Complementary Medicine
Aged Care Nursing
Community Nursing
Critical Care Nursing
Family & Child Health Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Midwifery
Nursing & Midwifery (all other)
Nutrition & Dietetics
Occupational Therapy
Optometry, Ophthalmology & Orthoptics
Paramedic Science
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Massage Therapy
Physiotherapy
Rehabilitation Therapies
Podiatry
Environmental Health
Epidemiology
Health Promotion
Human Movement
Indigenous Health
Public Health (all other)
Occupational Health & Safety
Radiography
Medical & Health Sciences (all other)
Medical Technology
Counselling
Psychology
P
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Construction Management
Property, Land & Real Estate
Quantity Surveying
Sustainable Development
Urban Design & Town Planning
S
Agribusiness
Agricultural Science
Aquaculture & Fisheries
Viticulture
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Ecology & Evolution
Environmental Studies
Forestry Studies
Parks & Wildlife Management
Food Science
Forensic Science
Genetics
Geology
Laboratory Technology
Marine Science
Physics & Astronomy
Veterinary Science
Sciences (all other)
T
Curriculum Studies
Early Childhood Education
General Education Studies
Primary Teaching
Secondary Teaching
Special Education
Tertiary Education
TESOL
Vocational Education & Training
T
Building
Carpentry

Hiring criteria

Entry pathway

See details

Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Temporary Work Visa
  • Australian Citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident
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The Victorian Government 

We want the Victorian Government 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, of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership, and human rights. 

We offer employment streams tailored to what you studied at university and graduate pathways for applicants with a disability or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. 

The Graduate Program

Complete 3 rotations in different departments over 12 months. You'll contribute to important work and make connections across government. Along the way, you'll develop your talents and discover new interests. 

There are  9 departments and Victoria Police you can choose to work in for most streams. And each department has agencies attached to them that you may end up working in. 

During the application process, you’ll tell us the top 2 departments you’d like to work in. If you don’t mind where you work, you can tell us that instead. Your choice of the department will help decide where you may start and have an ongoing role. 

Generalist stream

The generalist stream is open to graduates from all academic disciplines. 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 program. Some positions offered in this stream include graduate policy officer, engagement officer, organisational development officer and corporate governance graduate. 

Skills we look for in applicants

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Problem-solving and analytical mindset
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork and stakeholder engagement.

Eligibility criteria

  • Completed your undergraduate or postgraduate degree or the same level 7 and above of the Australian Qualifications Framework between 1 January 2020 and 1 January 2023.
  • Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted working rights in Australia at the time of application.
  • Not be on a temporary graduate visa.
  • Not have taken voluntary redundancy from the Victorian public sector in the 3 years up to the program start date of 23 January 2023.

You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status or exemption if you are successful in receiving a formal offer to join the program. 

Work location 

All our roles are based in Victoria. You will negotiate your flexible and hybrid work arrangements with your employer in each rotation. The Victorian Government’s flexible work policy aims to strike a balance between your needs and the requirements of the role and team.

Application stages

  1. Online application form
  2. Online assessment
  3. Video interview
  4. Assessment Centre
  5. Employment offer

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Pathway

You can opt to use this pathway if you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. 

You still go through the program but will get support from your own pathway manager. This support is flexible and tailored to you, but can include things like: 

  • support with your application
  • support from your own pathway manager
  • one-on-ones prior to program milestones
  • regular contact and catch-ups.

If you would like to talk to someone about the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander pathway, please contact the Aboriginal Employment Unit.

Disability pathway

You can opt to use the disability pathway if you identify as a person with a disability. 

We want applicants with disability to have an equitable experience. So we’ve taken action to make our process is fair for people with disability. You will not need to share any information about your disability to apply through this pathway or throughout the program.

You still go through the program but will get support from the pathway liaison. 

The support in this pathway is flexible and tailored to you. It includes things like: 

  • flexible and tailored support in the application and interview process
  • access to workplace adjustments and flexible work
  • ways to connect with peers with disability
  • access to mentors with disability.

How to apply

The 2023 Victorian Government graduate program applications are open between 25 July to 9:59 am AEST 29 August 2022. We are accepting applications for our generalist, law and project delivery streams. 

Hear from our graduates

Read Anna's graduate story: Applying through the Disability pathway provided Anna with a wealth of support including guidance from mentors and the Graduate Disability Liaison officer. Anna, generalist stream, disability pathway

Read Zack's graduate story: Zack is a Yorta Yorta/Dja Dja Wurrung man who has used his degree in criminology and psychology to follow in the footsteps of his family by starting a career in the public sector. Zack, generalist stream, Aboriginal pathway

Read Rochelle's graduate story: Rochelle was unsure what area of law she wanted to pursue. Through the law stream she was able to rotate across different departments and gain valuable experience in various legal environments.  Rochelle, law stream

Read Mollie's graduate story: Entering the economic consultancy stream, Mollie was determined to develop her business engagement skills and gain experience across different policy areas. Mollie, economic consultancy stream

Read Jess's graduate story: Jess has a keen interest in sustainable living and recycling and was thrilled when she was offered a role with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. Jess, generalist stream

Read Monica's graduate story: When Monica joined the program, she had little idea where it would take her or what work she’d be doing. She soon learned that each placement would be a new and interesting experience with its own challenges and rewards. Monica, data analytics stream

Read Jagvir's graduate story: Joining the Victorian Government graduate program gave Jagvir the chance to work with purpose, to contribute to the Victorian community. Jagvir, accounting and finance stream

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Study Field
B
Accounting
Commerce
Finance
Actuarial Studies
Business
Business Administration
International Business
Management
Office Studies
Project Management
Economics
Human Resources
Hospitality Management
Retail & Merchandising
Tourism
C
Communication
Media Studies
Fashion Design
Film & TV
Fine Arts
Graphic Design & Visual Arts
Creative Writing
Journalism
E
Aerospace Engineering
Air Traffic Control
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Aircraft Operation & Aviation
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Communications Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
F
Beauty Therapy
Hairdressing
H
Anthropology
Geography
Classics
Criminology
Gender Studies
Indigenous Studies
International Development
Peace & Conflict
Refugees & Forced Migration
Archaeology
History
International Studies
I
Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics
Computer Graphics & Animation
Computer Science (all other)
Computer Systems and Networks
Cyber Security

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Temporary Work Visa

Australian Citizen

Australian Permanent Resident


Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
My proudest achievement is having the opportunity to raise the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags for the NAIDOC celebrations outside Treasury Place. It felt so empowering and really made me feel connected with other VPS employees who identify with me.

Mellanie, generalist stream, disability pathway

  • Graduate stories
My proudest achievement is having the opportunity to raise the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags for the NAIDOC celebrations outside Treasury Place. It felt so empowering and really made me feel connected with other VPS employees who identify with me.

Mellanie, 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
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 proudest achievement is having the opportunity to raise the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags for the NAIDOC celebrations outside Treasury Place. It felt so empowering and really made me feel connected with other VPS employees who identify with me.

Mellanie, generalist stream, disability pathway

  • Graduate stories
My proudest achievement is having the opportunity to raise the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags for the NAIDOC celebrations outside Treasury Place. It felt so empowering and really made me feel connected with other VPS employees who identify with me.

Mellanie, 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
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