Victorian Government
2022 Project delivery Graduate Program (Jan 2022)
Melbourne, Metro Melbourne
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- $60,314 plus super
- 5-10 vacancies
- Apply by 23 Aug 2021
- Start date 23 Jan 2022
The Victorian Government
We want Victoria 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, including integrity, respect and human rights.
How the program works
Complete 3 rotations in different departments over 12-months. You'll contribute to important work and make connections across government. You'll try various work on different topics. Along the way, you'll develop your talents and find new passions.
The Project delivery stream is open to graduates with majors in engineering disciplines, project management, planning, architecture and property development, landscape architecture and law. You'll work in the development, design and construction of high-profile public infrastructure projects. You'll be provided further training to complement the project delivery environment and your commercial capabilities.
Program benefits
- 3 different project delivery-focused roles in different government departments/agencies
- A structured learning and development journey
- Participation in executive mentoring
- A promotion and pay rise to more than $72,000 on successful completion of the program
- Collaboration with a large cohort of like-minded graduates
- Contribution to a variety of exciting initiatives
- Opportunity to learn about the Victorian public service
Skills required
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem solving and analytical mindset
- Adaptability and resilience
- Teamwork and stakeholder engagement
- Education or experience in project delivery
Eligibility criteria
- Completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree between 1 Jan 2019 and 1 Jan 2022; and
- Have completed studies in engineering, project management, planning, architecture, property development or law; and
- Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted working rights in Australia at time of application; and
- Not have taken a voluntary redundancy from the Victorian public sector in the 3 years up to the program start date of 24 January 2022.
Application stages
- Online application form
- Online assessment
- Video interview
- Assessment Centre
- Employment offer
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff and other experienced professionals during the recruitment process and your career within the Victorian public sector. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pathway is part of the Victorian public sector's 5-year Aboriginal employment strategy, Barring Djinang.
Disability Pathway
The Disability pathway provides graduates with disabilities access to safe and inclusive support and adjustments from a dedicated professional. It enables us to better understand you as an individual and assists with equitable access throughout the entire process. It can also include support during the graduate year. The Disability pathway is consistent with the Victorian Government's Getting to work disability employment action plan.
How to apply
The 2022 Victorian Government graduate program applications are open between 13 July and 23 August 2021.
Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button below.
We are also accepting applications for our Law and Generalist streams. Visit our website for more details.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Engineering & Mathematics +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
Depends on the department, but I feel for the most part the work I have been doing has actually made a genuine contribution.
Depends on the department and team. In my second and third rotation, had great managers and meaningful work to develop my skills. In my first rotation it was a struggle to get any work to do at all. Developing PowerBI dashboards to analyse services and performance, as well as budget usage.
Depending on the rotation, anywhere from exploratory data analysis, SQL, BI reporting, building dashboards, and engaging with stakeholders to understand requirements for a task. In my current role, day to day responsibilities are mostly preparing regular reports.
About the employer
Victorian Government
3.8
> 100,000 employees
Government & Public Service
Start your career in the Victorian Government graduate program and find work with purpose.
Pros and cons of working at Victorian Government
Pros
I've enjoyed working on meaningful programs and projects that I can see have a positive impact on the community. Even as a grad, I feel I've been able to make a valuable contribution.
Carefully considered graduate workplan that connects you with a like-minded graduate cohort. Offers three departmental rotations so that you get an engaging insight into public service work as a graduate.
I think the ability to work on projects and policies that are topical and improve Victoria is the best aspect of the job. There are a lot of really interesting roles and responsibilities. I like working on things that make a difference to people and place. It feels good to work for people and not profit. So far, I have worked on emission reduction projects, major infrastructure projects and grant programs. I am excited by all the important things I will work on in the future.
The prioritisation of staff well-being, flexible working arrangements, and the ability to remain mobile at the beginning of my career, gaining insight and experience into a number of areas.
Meaningful work and shared values between employees. In general, public servants are quite nice people. Meeting lots of people in the program. Great work life balance :)
Cons
Some managers are not sure how to best utilise grads or how to ensure we feel welcome in our short 4 month rotations. These managers are in the minority, however.
The uncertainty and underappreciation. Mobility and MOG changes are part and parcel of working in the VPS however they can be quite unnerving. The announcement of job cuts just weeks into the program was very unsettling. These efficiency savings have made me worry about losing my position and future career decisions. I also wasn't aware of just how unstable the job and teams were when I applied. Every team I have been in during the program has had people acting and leaving. I have also seen a change in premier and portfolio reshuffles. Secondly, I think there is a perception that public servants don't do anything and are bludgers. The Victorian Government Graduate program is very hard to get into and everyone is really passionate and hard working. Similarly, I have worked in teams with really inspiring and smart people. I think it is a shame that public perception isn't better. Further, I think the ceiling in terms of pay is quite low unless you're an executive. While the public service should be for people and not profit, in this fiscal environment we should be paid accordingly. I have been stressed as a graduate about paying my rent and affording to live in Melbourne.
Being a graduate there is not always a constant workload where motivation levels fluctuate over time.
Pay is ok. VPS 2.1.6 Given recent inflation, I think it is no longer competitive. 2 years ago it would have been appropriate, but it feels like taking a pay cut to be a part of the program. I understand that other graduate programs are not necessarily that much higher, but I think across the board there needs to be an increase. I'm in the Data Stream for the graduate program. I have a master’s in data science, but the work I've been given has mostly been data analyst related. I don't feel challenged in these roles, but I think that may be due to being overqualified.
The pace can be quite stressful and there are limited opportunities to celebrate the success of completing a particular piece of work before having to do the next one.