Victorian Government economic consultancy graduate program 2021

About the Victorian Government:

Victoria is a leader in innovation, progressive social change and infrastructure projects. You can be part of it. Graduates join us because we offer meaningful work that directly impacts Victorians and incredible career opportunities. No other employer has such a diversity of roles.

The graduate program:

Complete 3 rotations in different departments over 12-months. You'll contribute to important work and make connections across government. Along the way, you'll develop your talents and find new passions.

The Economic consultancy stream:

The Economic consultancy stream is open to graduates with a major in economics and econometrics where you'll be putting your economics knowledge and analytical skills to good use. You'll contribute to a prosperous Victoria and play a role in managing our economy. You can also be involved in the application of experimental economics, behavioural economics and market design principles to economic policy problems.

Program benefits:

• 3 different economic consultancy roles in different government departments or agencies
• A structured learning and development journey
• Specialist training in economic consultancy that affects the government
• Participation in executive mentoring
• A promotion and pay rise to more than $68,000 on successful completion of the program
• Collaboration with a large cohort of like-minded graduates
• 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
•  Technical skills in data analytics

Eligibility criteria:

•  have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree between 1 Jan 2018 and 1 Jan 2021; and
•  have a minimum of 6 units/subjects (major) in economics or econometrics; and
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted working rights in Australia at time of application; and
•  not be on a temporary graduate visa; and
•  not have taken a voluntary redundancy from the Victorian public sector in the 3 years up to the program start date of 25 January 2021.

Application stages:

•  Online application form
•  Online assessment
•  Video interview
•  Assessment centre
•  Employment offer

Pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people:

The pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 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 staff and other experienced professionals during the recruitment process and your career within the Victorian public sector. The Aboriginal pathway is part of the Victorian public sector's 5-year Aboriginal employment strategy, Barring Djinang.

Pathway for people with disability:

The pathway for people with disability provides graduates with disability 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. This pathway is one way the Victorian Government is making employment opportunities fairer in line with the Getting to work disability employment action plan.

How to apply:

We are also accepting applications for our Generalist, Accounting and finance, and Data analytics streams. Visit our website for more details.