Networking opportunities

After a year on the program, the average graduate will have a contact in every government department! As you change departments and participate in on-the-job and formal training, you will meet a wide range of people.

Making connections with other graduates and people in other roles in government is an integral part of the Graduate Recruitment and Development (GRAD) Scheme.

Networking through learning and development
Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) seminars
Graduate Recruit Alumni Society (GRAS)

Networking through learning and development

You will be involved in a range of professional development activities with other graduates, giving you regular opportunities to meet new people and exchange experiences.

Team-based projects, such as the learning teams, will introduce you to groups of other graduates. Through rotations to three different departments, you will also get to know a range of people at all levels.

Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) seminars

IPAA is a professional organisation for public sector employees. IPAA aims to increase public sector knowledge, strengthen networks and provide opportunities to learn about major directions in government and public administration. To do this, IPAA runs conferences, seminars and other professional development activities.

Graduates can attend selected IPAA seminars free of charge. Discounted membership is also offered. More details are available on the Institute’s web site at www.ipaa.org.au

Graduate Recruit Alumni Society (GRAS)

The Graduate Recruit Alumni Society is made up of former and current graduates who regularly connect to share knowledge, advice and news. It is a strong network that encompasses all Victorian Government departments and graduate years.

Since its formal inception in 1999, GRAS has developed a strong membership base. Membership benefits include a number of formal and informal job networking opportunities, regular social events, professional development activities, mentoring services, guest speakers and regular bulletins.

GRAS is committed to continuing the professional development and job networking opportunities initiated by the GRAD Scheme.