Scribd
Upload
4 views3 pages

Graduate Officer Role in VPS GRADS

This role description is for a Graduate Officer position in the Victorian Government's Graduate Recruitment and Development Scheme (GRADS). Over 12 months, graduates will receive intensive learning and development through three 4-month placements in different areas of the public service, with the opportunity for an ongoing career. Key responsibilities include contributing to projects, conducting research and analysis, and preparing briefs and reports. The selection criteria emphasize a bachelor's degree in any field, commitment to public service values, and skills in communication, problem-solving and teamwork.

Uploaded by

Sang Nguyen
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
4 views3 pages

Graduate Officer Role in VPS GRADS

This role description is for a Graduate Officer position in the Victorian Government's Graduate Recruitment and Development Scheme (GRADS). Over 12 months, graduates will receive intensive learning and development through three 4-month placements in different areas of the public service, with the opportunity for an ongoing career. Key responsibilities include contributing to projects, conducting research and analysis, and preparing briefs and reports. The selection criteria emphasize a bachelor's degree in any field, commitment to public service values, and skills in communication, problem-solving and teamwork.

Uploaded by

Sang Nguyen
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Role Title: Graduate Officer

Classification: Grade 2

Work Group: Various

Salary: $50,077 -57,192 p.a. plus 9.5% employer superannuation contribution

Role Type: Ongoing- full time

Contact phone number: 1300 662 930

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

The Victorian Government is proud of our states thriving economy, quality health and education systems,
healthy environment, caring communities and vibrant democracy. To help strengthen our performance in
these areas, the Victorian Public Service seeks graduates from all disciplines.

Victorian Public Service (VPS) Graduate Recruitment and Development Scheme (GRADS) graduates are
outstanding, motivated graduates who want to contribute to Victorias future.

A graduate position in the VPS GRADS will provide opportunities to:

undertake twelve months of intensive learning and development;

undertake three placements, usually across three different areas of the Victorian Public Service;

an ongoing career with the Victorian Public Service; and

a Victorian Public Service-wide professional network.

The Victorian Public Service comprises seven departments and a number of agencies. Many departments
and some agencies participate in the VPS GRADS. For more details please visit
[Link]

WORK CONTEXT

Graduate officers are employed by the department or agency with whom the ongoing position resides.
Each graduate officer commences with this employing department or agency and undertakes the first four
months of the Scheme in that role. Two further four-month placements are then provided for each
graduate, usually in other departments or agencies of the Victorian Public Service, providing each
graduate with the opportunity to experience a breadth of employment opportunities and issues facing the
Victorian Public Service. On completion of the three four-month placements of the Scheme, each
graduate returns to their employing department.

For information about the types of roles experienced by graduates, visit [Link]
ACCOUNTABILITIES

Key accountabilities during the development year generally include:

contribute to projects as a member of a team and conduct projects of defined scope under
direction

undertake research and analysis

prepare clear and concise briefings, correspondence and reports

maintain accurate records, databases and record management systems

initiate improvements to procedures

use theoretical knowledge to achieve agreed outcomes

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA


eligibility to work in the Victorian Public Service

completion of a minimum of a bachelor degree in any discipline

commitment to Victorian community, incorporating alignment with the Victorian Public Service values

agreement to undertake police criminal records checking

analytical and conceptual capability

written and verbal communication

problem solving

teamwork

initiative and accountability

flexibility

interest in public policy

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

the website of the VPS GRADS is [Link]

the Victorian Public Service is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer

successful applicants will be employed pursuant to the VPS Workplace Determination 2012

recipients of VPS departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply

external applicants will be subject to a probation period of 3 months

Aboriginal applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.. The Aboriginal Pathway to the GRADS is a
culturally sensitive and supportive opportunity for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduate
applicants. Visit [Link] for further information.

PRIVACY NOTIFICATION
The collection and handling of information will be consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and
Data Protection Act 2014.

You might also like