Victorian Government

The Victorian Government Graduate Program is seeking graduates for its Economics stream. 

What you’ve studied

You can apply to this stream if you have:

• an undergraduate or post-graduate degree in economics, econometrics or Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE); or,
• an undergraduate degree (any discipline) with a major or minor in economics or econometrics.

What work you’ll do

You’ll contribute to a prosperous Victoria and play a role in managing our economy, working on a diverse range of real-world challenges across areas including:

• revenue and taxation
• social policy and environmental policy
• regulation
• modelling and forecasting.

Through this work, you’ll apply economic thinking, policy frameworks and analytical tools to tackle practical questions and help shape evidence-based outcomes for Victoria.

Most roles in this stream are with the Department of Treasury and Finance.

Types of roles in this stream:

• graduate economist
• graduate policy officer (economics)
• graduate analyst.

Graduates in this stream contribute to evidence‑based decision‑making that supports Victoria’s economic prosperity and long‑term outcomes for the community. 

You may apply a range of economic approaches, including: 

• Experimental economics 

• Behavioural economics 

• Market design principles 

The Graduate Program has supported the careers of more than 2,500 public service employees, providing diverse roles across government, flexible working arrangements, and a promotion on successful completion of the graduate year. 

Why join us? 

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.  Working in a range of roles in department departments over 12-months you get to experience multiple departments and agencies across government through structured rotations.  

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. 

You’ll contribute to a prosperous Victoria and play a role in managing our economy. You can also be involved in the application of experimental economics, behavioural economics and market design principles to economic policy problems.  Past economic consultancy graduates have been placed in areas including strategic policy and projects, revenue forecasting, price monitoring and regulation, renewable energy, telecommunications and tax and gambling policy.   

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 

• An offer of an ongoing position and pay rise to $83,408 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 economics and econometrics   

The Victorian Government values diversity and lived experience and the graduate program offers supported pathways.

Pathway for First Peoples, supporting a sense of culture safety and belonging from day one. The Victorian Government values diversity and lived experience and actively supports graduates with disabilities and First Peoples (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders).

Need help applying?

Catch up on our information session for top tips and hear from past graduates. Watch the session here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fsQUyG_JTw