Victorian Government

The Victorian Government Graduate Program is seeking motivated graduates for our Accounting and Finance stream. 

This stream is open to graduates with a major in accounting, finance, banking, commerce or business management, offering the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge across a range of government roles and departments. 

Graduates will: 

• Contribute to financial and accounting functions across government 

• Develop new skills through diverse placements 

• Access flexible working arrangements 

• Receive a promotion on successful completion of the graduate year 

• May receive support towards Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA accreditation, where relevant to the role 

Build a strong foundation for a career in the Victorian public sector. 

Kickstart your career where your work matters, shaping Victoria’s future from day one. Graduates join for the range of roles to flex and grow their career options.  

As a graduate, you’ll have opportunities to learn and grow with mentors and peer networks including executives and senior leaders. 

On successful completion of the program, you’ll move into an ongoing role, providing you a career pathway in the public sector where you’ll work with purpose. 

Accounting and Finance stream

The accounting and finance stream is open to graduates with a major in accounting, finance, banking, commerce and business management.  

You’ll be drawing upon your hard-earned accounting and finance skills and knowledge during each placement in this stream. You may also receive support towards Chartered Accountant or Chartered Practicing Accountant accreditation. 

You'll contribute to important work and make connections across government. Along the way, you'll develop your talents and find new passions. 

Program benefits 

• You'll work in a range of roles across different departments and get: 

• a starting salary of $68,408 plus super 

• personal and professional training 

• mentoring from executives and senior leaders 

• training in general and specialised areas 

• flexible working conditions, such as hybrid and flexible hours 

• a chance to build networks with graduates across government 

• a promotion and pay rise to $83,941 plus super on successful completion 

• access to future career opportunities. 

Skills required 

• Verbal and written communication 

• Problem solving and analytical mindset 

• Adaptability and resilience 

• Teamwork and stakeholder engagement 

• Technical skills in accounting and finance  

 Pathway for First Peoples 

The First Peoples 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 the Victorian Public Sector Commission’s First Peoples Workforce Development team and access to the Nyanak Lotjpa Aboriginal staff network. Supporting a sense of culture safety and belonging from day one. 

Pathway for applicants with disability 

The Victorian Government values diversity and lived experience and actively supports graduates with disabilities. Disclosure is voluntary and confidential. We're committed to accessibility and reasonable adjustments to help you thrive. 

You'll get tailored support during your application, throughout the program, and your role on successful completion of the program. 

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