Employment programs at DJSIR

We offer employment programs to people from a range of diverse backgrounds.

To find out more about these employment programs please email us at: employmentprograms@ecodev.vic.gov.au.

Employment programs on offer include:

Asylum Seeker and Refugee Internship Program

The Asylum Seeker and Refugee Internship Program connects the Victorian public service with refugees or asylum seekers looking for paid work experience. This initiative is aimed at participants who are university students and helps them to build work experience and a network.

The program is run by the Victorian Public Sector Commission in partnership with CareerSeekers and matches interns to suitable openings.

The summer program runs for 12 weeks between November and February each year.

Barring Djinang Internship Program

The Barring Djinang internship program connects the Victorian public sector and agencies with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students looking for paid work experience opportunities.

The program is run by the Victorian Public Sector Commission in partnership with CareerSeekers and matches interns to suitable openings.

The summer program runs for 12 weeks in November and February each year.

Digital Jobs Program

The Digital Jobs Program builds the state’s digital workforce by training and upskilling mid-career Victorians so they can move into digital careers.

If you’re over 30 years of age, want to learn and feel motivated to make a change, then Digital Jobs could be for you.

The 12-week program gives you:

  • Free training in a high-quality, industry-backed digital course.
  • Opportunities to apply for entry-level work placements with participating employers.
  • Ongoing support from a mentor throughout the program.

To find out more and how to apply visit Digital Jobs.

DJSIR Graduate Program

The DJSIR Graduate Program is an internal graduate program for high-calibre university graduates.

The program leverages the candidate talent pool for the Victorian Government Graduate Program. It is an opportunity for talented graduates to be employed by DJSIR for a fixed-term 12 month position.

To be considered for the DJSIR Graduate program, you'll need to first submit an application for the Victorian Government Graduate Program.

Stepping Into Internship Program

This paid internship program is designed for university students with disability.

Since its inception in 2017, interns have been placed across the department in:

  • communications
  • customer service
  • emergency management
  • HR
  • inclusion
  • IT
  • legal.

To find out more visit Australian Network on Disability.

Victorian Government Graduate Program

This 12-month, whole of Victorian Government development program is administered by the Victorian Public Service Commission. Graduates undertake 3 rotating placements of 4 months each in various government departments. If successfully completed, participants are hired into an ongoing position with an eligible promotion.

To find out more visit the Victorian Government Graduate Program.

Youth Employment Scheme (YES) Trainee Program

This program offers young Victorians aged 15 to 29, the opportunity to complete a traineeship in the Victorian Government.

Through a mixture of structured training, provided by a group training organisation and on-the-job training, participants will complete certificate level qualifications.

To find out more visit Traineeships.

Contact us

For enquiries about these employment programs please email us at: employmentprograms@ecodev.vic.gov.au.

Page last updated: 5 December 2024