Finding government jobs
Like other jobs, federal and state government jobs are advertised online and in newspapers.
You can find a list of all available Victorian Government jobs at www.careers.vic.gov.au (new window).
You can find a comprehensive list of federal government (new window) sites that have advertise jobs and provide job information, from the defence forces to other public service jobs. Australian government jobs are also advertised on the APSjobs (new window) site.
Types of government jobs
From the defence forces to office jobs to managing our parks and gardens - the Australian or Victorian government has a job that will suit just about anybody.
As with any organisation, some jobs need less experience than others. For base or entry level jobs, ability or knowledge is generally needed rather than work experience. For administrative roles, look for jobs classified at Victorian Public Service Level 1 and 2 (VPSG 1 or VPSG2) as these need the least experience. You will receive the training and development you need to get the required skills.
PICK VIC! - career options with the Victorian Government
The PICK VIC! website (new window) has info about a huge range of jobs available in the Victorian Government. You can browse around 12 industry categories or read descriptions of specific jobs that suit you.
Apprenticeships and traineeships
The Youth Employment Scheme provides apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities for young people aged between 15 and 24 years.
Graduate recruitment schemes
The Victorian Government Graduate Recruitment Scheme employs university graduates from a wide range of disciplines. Graduates are offered a number of placements over the course of a year and receive accelerated training, before returning to a home department.
See the Victorian Government Graduate Recruitement website (new window) for further details.
Other Australian Government departments also recruit graduates. Check out the Australian Job Search website (new window) for more links to all federal departments that regularly recruit graduates.
Tips for applying for government jobs
You should follow the same advice when applying for government jobs as you would with any other job. However, one key thing to note is you will probably be required to respond to 'key selection criteria' as part of your application.
The key selection criteria outlines the qualities, skills and knowledge you need to do the job. Respond to the key selection criteria with short statements that give specific examples of situations that demonstrate the skills, qualities and knowledge required for the job.
You can find more tips for addresing the key selection criteria at the Victorian Government's Careers (new window) website.
Links
www.careers.vic.gov.au
All current Victorian Government job vacancies are listed here. The site also general information about working for the Victorian Government and includes tips for preparing your job application.
PICK VIC! (www.careers.vic.gov.au/pickvic)
Learn more about the range of career options available in the Victorian Government.
Youth Employment Scheme
Get info and contact details for about apprenticeships and traineeships through the Victorian Government's Youth Employment Scheme.
Australian Job Search
Search for a job working for the Australian government.
APSjobs
Search for a job with a federal government department.
