Careers
What kinds of careers are there?
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 health, 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 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
Whether your role involves:
- 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, more caring and innovative state.
Areas of employment
We are seeking the commitment of dedicated staff who wish to pursue a career in any of the following areas of employment as well as generalist positions. The employment streams below are predominantly situated in our regional areas, however, our head office area also provides exciting career opportunities.
The department provides services directly and in partnership with funded agencies.
Our diverse organisation will allow you to develop skills in many areas and provide you with a range of career options. We offer our staff a people focused work environment and flexible employment arrangements so you can balance work and personal needs.
Where we advertise
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 on page 3 in the Careers section of the Saturday edition of the Age.
There is also a website where Victorian government positions are advertised, and this can be accessed by http://www.careers.vic.gov.au.