Science graduate program frequently asked questions
What areas do graduates work in?
We recruit in different areas each year which is dependant on organisational need and government policy at that time. Graduates may work in areas as diverse as: climate change, beef industry development , sheep and wool industry, grains , salinity , biodiversity, pest management and research, agronomy, horticulture, natural resource planning, land use planning and design, marketing, economics, viticulture, animal nutrition, energy, fisheries and statistics.
Do I need a degree to be eligible?
Graduates must have recently completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant field within the last 5 years (exceptions will apply if completing or completed Honours, a Masters or a PhD).
Are TAFE certificates acceptable?
No. Positions offered by the Science Graduate Program require a minimum of a bachelor's degree in the field specified in the position description.
Can I complete my degree while I'm working for the Science Graduate Program?
You must have completed, or be in the final semester of, an undergraduate degree to be considered for a full-time graduate position.
Do I need an Australian qualification?
It is not essential that your qualification is from an Australian tertiary institution, but you must be eligible to legally work in Australia.
If your degree is from a university outside Australia, it should be certified to meet the Australian equivalent standard and a certificate of equivalence must be provided with your application. Australian Education International can help assess your qualifications. They may charge a fee for these services. To contact their office, call 1300 363 079.
Do I need to be an Australian citizen?
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.
The Science Graduate Program will not sponsor applicants for immigration to Australia or accept applications pending for permanency.
I'm a mature age uni graduate, is that okay?
Yes, your application will be processed and assessed in the same way as all other applicants.
What happens after the two years when the program ends?
All positions are on going and you are a full time employee of the department. Positions will be finalised during your last year of the program.
Will the information in my application be used for other purposes?
We respect your privacy and will not use the information you supply us in your application for any other purpose according to the Privacy Act.
You can view our privacy policy, and contact our Privacy Manager on (03) 9637 8571 or email dpiprivacy.enquiries@dpi.vic.gov.au with any queries.
Who do I contact for more information?
Email: Graduate.Program@dpi.vic.gov.au
Roger Henry, Science Graduate Program
Phone (03) 5172 2154 Mobile 0408 554 935
Email: roger.henry@dpi.vic.gov.au
