Victorian Government Graduate Programs & Internships

The Victorian Government

Applications for the 2026 Victorian Government graduate program are open until 27 April 2025, visit the website to apply or sign up for an information session. 

Graduates join us because we offer meaningful work that makes a difference to the lives of Victorians. No other Victorian employer has such diversity of roles.  

The program provides a career pathway into the public service for recent university graduates who will work in 3 roles over 12 months in different departments, commencing in February 2026 with the support of a learning and development program. 

The program offers support pathways for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants and applicants with disability. 

In 2025 there is one round of recruitment for the 2026 graduate program. 

Program streams

Streams align what you studied at university with roles in the program that use your skills and experiences. There are four different program streams in 2026: 

• Generalist 
• Accounting and finance 
• Economic consultancy 
• Data analytics. 

Skills we look for in applicants

• Verbal and written communication
• Problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Adaptability and resilience
• Teamwork and stakeholder engagement

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible to apply for the Victorian Government graduate program you must:    

• have completed your undergraduate or postgraduate degree or the same as level 7 and above of the Australian Qualifications Framework between 1 January 2023 and 1 January 2026   
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident.  Please note that an active application for permanent residency does not meet the eligibility requirement   
• not be on a temporary graduate visa    
• be available for full time employment from the program start date of February 2026   
• consent to a police check   
• be available to attend an allocated virtual assessment centre session between 19 June and 3 July 2025 
• not have taken a voluntary redundancy from the Victorian public sector in the 3 years up to the program start date of 2 February 2026.  

Work location

All roles are based in Victoria and the majority are based in Melbourne’s central business district. Working arrangements are discussed with each employer at the beginning of the rotation, in line with the Victorian Government’s flexible work policy.