Science Graduate Program

The Science Graduate Program is a two year training and development program open to recent graduates of science, agriculture, forestry, horticulture, natural resource management, emergency management, planning and urban design and other related professions.

During the two year program a graduate will undertake specific training and development activities, be responsible for the completion of specific project work and have the opportunity to relocate to two or more locations around Victoria (regional and metropolitan).

The aim of this program is to provide the graduate with broad exposure to policy, research and extension (where appropriate), in addition to gaining specialist skills and training which will enable the graduate to develop their career with the department.
The Science Graduate Program recruits in different areas each year and utilises different degrees depending on the department, organisational need and government policy at that time.

Benefits of becoming part of The Science Graduate Program include:

• an ongoing position at the conclusion of the two year program
• exciting and rewarding project work
• the ability to implement and apply your learned skills
• a personal learning and development budget 
• a mix of field and office work
• dedicated managers and program team
• ongoing career support
• supportive, structured and safe working environment
• flexibility and work life balance
• become part of a community
• making a difference.

To be Eligible

To be eligible for a position in the Science Graduate Program you need to be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or permanent resident of Australia and have completed your undergraduate degree within the last 5 years (some exceptions may apply for PhD’s, Masters and Honours - contact us for further information).

For more information

Email: Graduate.Program@dpi.vic.gov.au