Graduate Program

If you think a career in the public service is something to be proud of, then we want to hear from you.

We want people who are creative, curious, have a drive to learn and live our shared values of integrity, respect and human rights.

Victoria’s strength is in its diversity of backgrounds and lived experience.

We want graduates that reflect the community we serve.

If you’re an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person or a person with disability, then check out the pathways you can opt into. 

For all applicants, we have tailored streams you can choose from, where we look for strengths in:

• verbal and written communication
• problem solving and analytics
• adaptability and resilience
• teamwork and stakeholder engagement.

Eligibility criteria

When you apply, you must:

• have completed your undergraduate or postgraduate degree or the same as level 7 and above of the Australian Qualifications Framework between 1 January 2024 and 1 January 2027
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted working rights for ongoing work
• not be on a temporary graduate visa
• not have taken a voluntary redundancy from the Victorian public sector in the 3 years up to the program start date of 1 February 2027.

You may be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 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.

What’s in it for you

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

• a starting salary of $68,408 plus super
• structured training and networking to support professional development 
• mentoring from executives and senior leaders
• training in general and specialised areas
• hybrid working arrangements and flexible work
• a chance to build networks with like-minded graduates across government
• promotion and pay rise to $83,941 plus super on successful completion of the program with an ongoing role

Where you'll work

For most streams, there are 10 departments and Victoria Police you can choose to work in. And each department has agencies attached to them that you may end up working in.