Youth Employment Program

The new Working for Victoria Youth Employment
Program is offering up to 800 jobs for young people in the Victorian public service.

If you’re a jobseeker aged between 17 and 29, you may be eligible to apply.
The Youth Employment Program can give you valuable on-the-job experience and training that can lead to a long-term career.
The public service is a dynamic and diverse workplace that supports our community.

What kind of jobs are available?
The Youth Employment Program offers 6-12 month roles in Victorian government
departments and agencies. Types of jobs include:
• administrative assistants
• project support officers
• quality and safeguarding officers
• guest services officers
• operations officers
• vegetation officers.

Jobs will be available in both metro and regional areas.

Training, support and development
As a Youth Employment Program participant, you will undertake a short training course in Public Sector Administration, which provides an introduction to working in the public service. In addition to general supervision, you will get job-preparation, mentoring and post-placement support to enhance your future employment opportunities.

Need more information?

If you have questions about how to sign up to Working
for Victoria or about the Youth Employment Program
Register as a jobseeker: www.vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria