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Here we answer many of your questions about who can work for Victorian Government, the skills and experience we look for and how jobs are classified. There's also information on what we expect from our employees and the employment benefits, career progression and entitlements we offer in return.
For more information, click the link below that interests you, or simply scroll down.
Who can work for Victorian Government?
What experience do I need to work for the Victorian Government?
What if I don't have much work experience?
What does the Victorian Government expect from its employees?
How does a promotion work?
What is the executive structure?
What is a job classification?
What are my entitlements?
What health and safety measures cover me?
What can I expect from the workplace?
To gain employment with the Victorian Government you need to be an:
• Australian Citizen: a birth certificate, citizenship certificate or current passport is proof of eligibility.
• Only Australian citizens, permanent residents of Australia and New Zealand citizens who have entered Australia on a valid passport, are allowed to stay and work in Australia without restriction.
• Non-citizens with a valid visa that provides work rights : A current passport containing the visa is proof of eligibility. As the visa has an expiry date, non-citizens can only engage in casual, temporary or fixed term roles that do not extend beyond the expiry date. Visitors on a Working Holiday visa are permitted to work in temporary or casual roles, but for no longer than six months with any one employer.
Your employer will need to sight original documents as evidence of your right to work. The Victorian Government supports sponsorship of temporary overseas employees and skilled migration for certain occupations.
Visit the Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs website for more information.
Ex Victorian public servants who accepted Voluntary Departure Packages from Government cannot seek or do work of any kind with any Victorian public sector agency for at least three calendar years from their resignation or retirement date.
This depends on what we need to get the job done. Each role has Key Selection Criteria, that outline any qualifications, work experience, knowledge and skills or abilities needed.
It's best to explore current vacancies on the career website to find out exactly what jobs are available and the kind of backgrounds we seek. Search for jobs now.
Some jobs need less experience than others. For base or entry level jobs, ability or knowledge is generally needed rather than work experience. For administrative roles, look for jobs classified at Victorian Public Service Level 1 and 2 as these need the least experience. We will provide training and development to give you the skills you need.
The Youth Employment Scheme provides apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities for young people aged between 15 and 24 years.
The Victorian Government Graduate Recruitment Scheme employs university graduates from a wide range of disciplines. Graduates are offered a number of placements over a year and receive accelerated training, before returning to a home department.
When you work for the Victorian Government, we expect you to:
• Treat everyone in your working life fairly, courteously and with sensitivity;
• Be open, honest and transparent when you make decisions, provide advice or services;
• Provide prompt information that is accurate, up to date and in a form that people can easily understand;
• Do your job with diligence and impartiality to the best of your ability;
• Consult with your managers about absences;
• Observe occupational health and safety practices.
To progress your career in the Victorian Government, you apply for higher-level jobs advertised vacancies on the careers website, other jobs boards or in the press.
You will need to compete on merit through a selection process for the roles.
Executives are in a three-band structure, on attractive total remuneration packages. There is access to biennial adjustments and annual bonuses based on performance. Executives are employed on fixed term contracts. Conditions of employment are in the Executive Employment Handbook.
We also employ non-executive employees at a senior level in various occupations, organised according to job classifications that reflect the value of work that they perform. Salaries are shown in the job details for each advertised vacancy. See Senior Appointments
In the Victorian Public Service (VPS), jobs are organised according to classifications to reflect the type and value of work performed. Some of the classifications include a wide variety of occupations. These classifications are then coded for reference purposes. On the Job Search page on the career website see Classification.
Different salary ranges apply for each classification, based on work value. Adjustments are made to salaries from time to time, according to negotiated outcomes under various Certified Workplace Agreements.
The Job Details or Position Description normally shows the salary range. You would generally commence at the base of the range.
In general, where the VPS classification has numbers after the code, this shows a classification structure. The number '1' is usually the lowest level in the classification ( and salary) - except for Executives. You can apply for higher-level roles to progress your career. The Job Details or Position Description states the current salary.
The Victorian Public Service Agreement sets out the full range of employee entitlements for most employees in the public service. These entitlement may vary slightly across departments and agencies, but most employees can expect:
• An average of 76 hours per fortnight with a spread of work hours from 7:00am to 7:00pm
• Standard overtime provisions
• 25% casual employee loading
• A higher duties allowance for acting in a higher classified position for more than 5 consecutive working days
• Extensive leave provisions (go to the Why Work for Us? section)
Employees in public sector agencies are bound by Awards or enterprise bargaining agreements. You will have to check with the relevant agency about their employment terms and conditions.
All our employees operate under the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (2004). This act outlines both your duties responsibilities and ours to ensure a healthy and safe workplace environment.
Click here to see the full Occupational Health and Safety Act (2004).
When you start your job with Victorian Government you can expect some form of induction and orientation in the workplace. Practices may vary across agencies, but your manager will introduce you to your work colleagues, familiarise you with agency policies, procedures and systems and show you around the workplace. A number of organisations assign buddies to help you settle into your new surroundings and answer any questions you may have.
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