Victorian Government

The People with Disabilities pathway in the Victorian Government graduate program supports graduates with disabilities to access a safe, inclusive workplace and reasonable adjustments. 

This pathway is designed to better understand you as an individual and provide equitable access throughout the application process, with ongoing support during your graduate year. 

• As a graduate, you’ll: 
  Work with purpose across a range of projects and programs 

• Gain experience in different government departments 

• Be supported with reasonable workplace adjustments and flexible working arrangements 

• Help improve outcomes for communities across Victoria 

Start a meaningful career where you can bring your whole self to work. 

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 across different 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. 

The Victorian Government values diversity and lived experience and actively supports graduates with disabilities. The public service reflects the community, meaning we’re diverse and you can bring your whole self to work.  

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

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 $83,941 plus super on successful completion 

• access to future career opportunities. 

The generalist stream is open to graduates from all academic disciplines. You’ll do a broad range of work so you’re well-rounded and experience different perspectives and ideas. 

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

The data analytics stream is open to graduates with majors in biostatistics, computer science, data analytics, data science, econometrics, engineering, information technology, mathematics, modelling, science and/or statistics.  

Economic consultancy stream is open to majors in in economics or econometrics.

Skills required 

• Verbal and written communication 

• Problem solving and analytical mindset 

• Adaptability and resilience 

• Teamwork and stakeholder engagement 

We also offer a First Peoples pathway provideing culturally appropriate guidance and support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants through the recruitment and selection process. 

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