Specialist Graduate Programs
Depending on your qualifications and areas of interest, one of the following specialist graduate programs may be right for you:
Science Graduate Program
Auditor-General Graduate Program
Rail Engineering Program
Other formal graduate programs
Science Graduate Program
The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) and the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) offer a training and development program to recent graduates of science, natural resource management, ecology, conservation and related professions.
During the two-year program you'll undertake specific training and development activities alongside your normal project work. You’ll also have the opportunity to work at two or more DSE or DPI locations around Victoria.
The Science Graduate Program aims to:
- expose you to policy, field work and the community
- build specialist skills and training so you can develop a supported career with DSE or DPI.
Benefits of becoming part of the Science Graduate Program include a personal training and development budget, laptop and monitor, mix of field and research work, dedicated supervisors and ongoing career support.
More information?
Go to the Department of Sustainability and Environment website at
http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/dse/index.htm
Go to the Department of Primary Industries website at
www.dpi.vic.gov.au
Call 03 5624 2275 or email:
Graduate.Program@dse.vic.gov.au or
Graduate.Program@dpi.vic.gov.au
Auditor-General Graduate Program
The Auditor-General Graduate Program at the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office is a one year program for graduates with a major in accounting.
The program is aimed at graduates who are eligible for membership of CPA Australia or the Institute of Chartered Accountants, and who are interested in joining an organisation where initiative and ability are recognised and rewarded.
The program offers excellent conditions of employment, including:
- challenging assignments – as specialist auditors, you will have the chance to develop all-round audit skills, or to specialise in areas such as financial, information systems or performance auditing.
- ongoing training – there is a strong professional development program to ensure you can fully meet your professional auditing responsibilities.
- flexible working arrangements – the Office is committed to providing an appropriate work/life balance.
- study assistance and mentoring – the Office provides direct support and financial assistance to complete professional accreditation or additional specialised qualifications.
More information?
Go to the Auditor General website at
www.audit.vic.gov.au
Call the Auditor General’s Office on 03 8601 7000
Rail Engineering Graduate Program
The Rail Engineering Graduate Program (REGP) is a Department of Transport (DOT) initiative, which operates in partnership with the Private Rail Industry.
The REGP is a two year program and engineering graduates, employed by DOT in cooperation with private industry, gain direct engineering experience in a range of railway design, construction, maintenance and operating environments.
The structure of the REGP is currently being reviewed.
To receive details of the revised program once it has been confirmed, please email the
Rail Engineering Recruitment Team.
More information?
Go to the Department of Infrastructure website at
www.transport.vic.gov.au
Email:
railgrads@transport.vic.gov.au
Other formal graduate programs
The following Victorian public sector agencies also offer formal graduate programs. If you’d like more details, contact the relevant agency directly:
While not offering formal graduate programs, the following agencies also employ graduates. You may want to visit their web sites for further details on vacancies and how to apply:
