Job opportunities for TAFE or VET graduates
Focus on Recruitment
This program creates a new pathway to public sector careers for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander vocational graduates.
What the program is
The Barring Djinang TAFE and VET graduate program places graduates with a Certificate III or higher in jobs across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
The program includes:
- a 12-month job in a Victorian public service department or public sector organisation
- a permanent job, or minimum 2–year contract, upon completion of the program
- workplace preparedness support
- workshops and learning and development
- Aboriginal staff networks and connections
This program is an initiative of Barring Djinang: our 5-year Aboriginal employment strategy for the Victorian public sector.
For graduates
Register your interest
- head to careers.vic.gov.au and search the available jobs
- fill out an application form for the job(s) you’re interested in
- apply by Friday 19 February 2021
Who can apply
If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander graduate with a Certificate III or higher (from a recognised Australian TAFE or VET provider) you are eligible to apply for this program.
The program is not open to holders of tertiary (undergraduate / postgraduate) qualifications.
Why apply
- match with an employer and role in line with your TAFE or VET area of study
- start your career in the Victorian public sector
- attend workshops and participate in learning and development opportunities
- engage with Aboriginal staff networks and connections
For employers
Apply now
If you would like to apply for a graduate, please fill out the application form.
Applications close 5pm Friday 20 November 2020 .
Who can apply
You can apply to take on a graduate if you work for a Victorian public sector organisation.
Why apply
- connect Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander graduates with a career in public service
- support graduates to gain professional experience and networks
- prepare graduates for success in the Victorian public sector
- grow your Aboriginal workforce
Program costs
Employers are required to pay the graduate’s salary both during and after the program as follows:
- During the program (12-month graduate placement): $54,869 plus superannuation and on-costs (VPS grade 2.1.4 or equivalent).
- After the program (on-going role): $60,114 per annum plus superannuation (VPS grade 2.2.1).
Key components of the program are a VPS 2.1.4 (or equivalent) during placement, and an ongoing VPS 2.2.1 on successful completion.
However, we understand that public sector organisations may have unique circumstances that mean these outcomes may need to be adjusted to better suit their business.
Get in touch with us and we will work with you to ensure the most consistent approach possible, to the benefit of the graduate and your business.
How the program works
We run this program with our employment partners to make sure each graduate is well-matched with an organisation and supported throughout the program.
What our employment partner will do
Our employment partner will:
- promote graduate opportunities to eligible students
- prepare and assist managers and teams to work effectively with graduates
- provide cultural safety assessments for employers
- match employers with a mentor for the entire program
Before the graduates start, our employment partner will provide pre-work assessments including:
- work readiness training
- work practice training
- literacy and numeracy training (if required)
- matching a mentor based on graduate needs
What The Commission will do
We will:
- be the central point of contact for you throughout the program
- help you find a graduate based on your needs and their studies
- host a virtual welcome event attended by graduates and managers
- host an induction day for graduates
- host an end of program event for interns and managers
We will support you during the program with:
- a manager briefing session
- cultural awareness training
- regular check-ins
We will support the graduate’s development through:
- coordinating a Learning and Development schedule
- regular check-ins
What you do as a graduate employer
You will:
- review graduate CVs and conduct an interview with your candidate
- onboard your graduate
- allocate a buddy to provide support
- provide your graduate with clear expectations and workplace goals
- set your graduate a performance development plan
- engage your graduate in meaningful work
- set up regular check-ins and provide regular feedback
- complete a program evaluation at the end of the graduate year
- be available to your graduate when they need you
- give your graduate time to attend any program events or professional development workshops
Timelines
Stage | Timeline |
Expressions of interest | October – November 2020 |
Applications and recruitment | January – March 2021 |
Matching candidates and interview | March 2021 |
Welcome event and workplace preparedness | March 2021 |
Work placement | April 2021 – March 2022 |
Graduation | March 2022 |
Last updated: 10/11/2020
The 2020 program will consist of placements across metropolitan Melbourne and regional locations.