Victorian Government Accounting and Finance Graduate Program 2021

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 Accounting and Finance stream:

The Accounting and finance stream is open to graduates with a major in accounting, finance, banking, commerce and business management. You'll be drawing upon your hard-earned accounting and finance skills and knowledge during each placement in this stream. You'll also receive vital support towards Chartered Accountant (CA) or Chartered Practicing Accountant (CPA) accreditation.

Program benefits:

• 3 different accounting and finance focused roles in different government departments or agencies
• A structured learning and development journey
• Specialist training in accounting and finance 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 or subjects (major) in accounting or finance; 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, Data Analytics, and Economic consultancy streams. Visit our website for more details.