Career options
If you are interested in working with people, then you may wish to pursue a career in one of our direct care programs. This kind of work takes place in a variety of community based settings such as youth justice centres, people's homes and residential facilities. In a lot of cases you will work as part of a dynamic team and with people from a number of different services and organisations.
The delivery of human services also needs people to plan and advise on housing and community service programs. You may also been keen to help build the systems and supports that enable us to meet our business objectives.
What kind of careers are there?
What can we offer you?
With a diverse range of career opportunities and great lifestyle benefits, working at the department you can:
- be exposed to challenging and inspiring work in a supportive environment
- explore career and lifestyle options in any of our metropolitan or regional locations
- work with people who are passionate and dedicated to their work
- take part in our continuous learning and development programs
- connect with social and professional networks
- enjoy flexible work arrangements and very attractive employment benefits
Your role may involve:
- interacting directly with clients
- working in partnership with agencies and organisations
- new approaches to service planning and delivery, or
- developing policy and programs
You will be helping to make your community and Victoria a stronger and innovative state.
You will be making a difference!
Who do we employ?
The possibilities are endless, judge for yourself.
- Community services professionals - develop policy, advise and administer programs in disability, community care and housing services
- Community services delivery staff - responsible for the care and case management of children and youth at risk, young offenders, people with a disability and tenants in public housing
- Project managers - skills in policy development and analysis
- Contract managers - skills to build relationships and monitor and evaluate contracts
- IT professionals - working with leading edge technology
- Business support professionals - accountants and financial analysts
- Business professionals - service regulators, lawyers, human resource and industrial relations professionals
- Corporate support staff - executive assistants, receptionists and customer support roles
Advertising
The department advertises each week in the major press as well as regional and local newspapers. The main advertisements appear in our block ad section usually situated in the Government and Community Careers section of the Saturday edition of the Age. We also advertise on online job boards such as Seek, MyCareer and Careerone.
All Victorian Government positions are advertised on the Victorian Government Careers website.
