THE ROLE

Aboriginal Graduate Program 2024 at DFFH

The Aboriginal Graduate Program 2024 at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH or department) provides a rewarding career for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tertiary graduates.

We have multiples vacancies within the program, and you only need to apply once - no need to complete multiple applications. You can specify within your cover letter your areas of interest or preference from the opportunities detailed below.

We are seeking graduates from a range of degree types; we want deadly ideas, fresh thinking, and perspectives from a variety of disciplines.

A career in our department will provide you with the opportunity to contribute to shaping government programs and assist in delivering better outcomes for the community.

Opportunities available

This year, we are delighted to be able to offer three opportunities within the program. The business areas that can offer a position are:

• Homes Victoria - People, Strategy & Governance
• Homes Victoria - Business Systems
• Aboriginal Self-Determination & Outcomes - Aboriginal Policy Reform

As a graduate in the Aboriginal Graduate Program 2024 with the department, you will get hands-on experience along with formal development opportunities tailored to build your skills. This will give you a professional advantage in the increasingly competitive workforce, wherever your career may take you.

Typically, graduates undertake a structured program at the department which comprises of:

• work rotations designed to expose you to business areas across the department
• opportunities to undertake a diverse range of work
• on the job and formal training to help you establish your professional grounding
• opportunities to build professional networks

Please open all three position descriptions to read more and see the location of each role.

Who we are looking for

If you are looking for a great start to your career or are looking for a career change and can see yourself contributing the Victorian community, this pathway is a great match for you. 

We are looking for great communicators who are motivated to contribute their skills and knowledge to the work the department does. For all roles, you will need to have:

• experience of working within teams
• attention to detail and good record keeping
• sound conceptual and analytical skills
• written and verbal communication skills.

We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and offer practical support such as making reasonable adjustments to ensure that you can participate equally in the recruitment process.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Aboriginal Graduate Program 2024, you must:

• Be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
• Have completed, or be in your final year, of your undergraduate degree or postgraduate degree in any of the below fields of education:
• Social and youth work, health, psychology, community services and related disciplines
• Public policy, arts or Indigenous studies
• Business, economics, accounting, communications or law

COVID-19 Vaccination
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE
The Equal Opportunity Act 2010, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role. 
This is a Designated role - Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page portal.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. 
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. 
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.