Science graduate faqs

We recruit in different areas each year depending on the organisational need of the department and government policy at that time. Past graduates have held the following roles:

• Fire Management Project Officer
• Native Vegetation Management Officer
• Project Officer Climate Risk
• Natural Resource Management Research and Development Project Officer
• Public Land Officer
• Animal Health Officer
• Environmental Scientist
• Sustainable Landscapes Project Officer
• Water Policy Officer

Past graduates have worked the following projects:

• community capacity building
• salinity, biodiversity and land use planning
• business, innovations and communications
• fire management
• landcare and community engagement
• pest plants and animals policy
• regional compliance work
• pest management and research
• natural resource planning
• native vegetation

At your formal induction in February, you will meet and get to know other graduates and to start working with supervisors to plan your individual work plan and program outcomes.

Each graduate has a coordinating supervisor and a location supervisor, who support and oversee your ongoing development throughout the program. Graduates also receive a 'Buddy' to help them – usually a second year graduate who is working in a similar field.

In addition to project and field work, graduates are encouraged to take courses in public speaking, policy development, project evaluation, group leadership and facilitation, and community engagement.

Science and Planning Graduates also receive a substantial learning and development budget for their use.

As a graduate you may have a number of moves to different departmental locations over your two year program. These locations will generally be regionally based within Victoria and may include one metropolitan role, although this depends on your position.

We choose locations that will provide the best opportunities for you to learn, but wherever you go you'll be learning from experts in your field.

No. If your degree is from an international university, it should be certified to meet the Australian equivalent prior to submitting your application.

Overseas qualifications from countries other than Australia or New Zealand need to be assessed for equivalence by DET (Australian Government's Department of Education and Training). The certificate of equivalence (or evidence of undertaking the process) must be provided with your application. For more information visit  International Education - Qualifications Recognition.

Science and Planning Graduates will have an ongoing role with the department upon signing their letter of offer.

Graduates are highly sought for their skills, networks and ability to meet challenges. Toward the end of your two year program your coordinator and the graduate program management team will meet with you to discuss opportunities after the program.

You are encouraged to apply for advertised positions with us and may be eligible for positions of greater responsibility and challenge.