Careers at the department
The Department of Human Services (the department) plans, funds and provides housing and community services for the State of Victoria. This means that the department is an incredibly vibrant and diverse place, with the work we do impacting on all Victorians, especially people who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
Why work at the Department of Human Services?
When asked, people at the department overwhelming say they work here because their work makes a difference. The work we do is interesting and important.
And people also work here because the benefits and conditions are great; flexible work conditions, a variety of work locations and good remuneration.
People who work at the department also like our collegial working arrangements. We work in teams and this provides support and a positive work environment.
People at the department access high quality learning and development. The department provides corporate training programs such as people management, IT and so on. Each program area also provides comprehensive on the job training for people in direct client service jobs. On going learning and development is highly valued in the department.
The department's size and variety means lots of opportunities to grow your career without the hassle of moving employers. Many people who work for us have careers across child protection, disability and housing for example and then moved into policy or program development roles or vice versa. The possibilities are endless.
