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The VPSC's First Peoples Workforce Development team: Driving sustained improvement in Aboriginal employment and career development across the Victorian Public Sector The Aboriginal Employment Unit will drive sustained improvement in Aboriginal Employment outcomes across the Victorian Public Sector through leadership, advocacy and program delivery. Our Priorities:
- To attract, recruit, develop an

d retain Aboriginal people in the Victorian Public Sector

- To coordinate Aboriginal career development efforts across the Victorian Public Sector

- To raise the profile within Aboriginal communities of the Victorian Public Sector as a model employer

Our Deliverables:
Victorian Public Service Aboriginal Cadetship program - 2016

Victorian Public Service Aboriginal Scholarship program - 2016

Aboriginal pathway to GRADS - 2016

Development and Retention initiatives - 2017

Employment strategy - 2017

How We Work:
we will:
Work collaboratively with stakeholders
Build on existing programs
Model good practice
Uphold Victorian Public Sector Values
Take and promote a sector-wide approach
Partner with service providers

22/01/2025

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (the department) is seeking to appoint an Independent Member for its Audit and Risk Committee. The Committee reports to the department's Secretary. It is responsible for independent assurance and oversight of financial reporting, financial performance and sustainability, risk management, internal audit, legislative and policy compliance.

The department welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, applicants with disabilities and who may identify as a member of the LGBTQI+ community.

To find out more, go to: https://www.boards.vic.gov.au/search-board-vacancies/expression-interest-audit-and-risk-committee-vgb/arc2025

09/08/2024

Applications for the 2025 Victorian Government graduate program close this Sunday.

Find work with purpose and make a real difference to the lives of Victorians.

Go to https://bit.ly/3VPde4O and apply now!

01/07/2024

The Victorian Government graduate program has a dedicated pathway for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

If you’re eligible and choose to apply through the pathway, you’ll receive support with the application process and during your graduate year, you'll also access mentoring and networking opportunities.

For more pathway information and to apply visit https://bit.ly/3W071Ee

31/03/2024

Applications for the 2025 Victorian graduate program close on Sunday 7 April 2024. Our Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander pathway support is flexible and tailored to you.

For information about our pathway and eligibility, head to https://bit.ly/3uS3GfF

Watch pathway graduates Amber and Lauren share their experiences and apply today!

08/03/2024

Huge thank you to everyone at Commonground Cooperative
We held our VPSC Leadership retreat this week and enjoyed 3 days of our amazing hospitality & wonderful food, your caring and helpful team made everything run so smoothly. The accommodation was perfect for our group and the peaceful space allowed us to connect, interact and relax. We will be back!

04/03/2024

Applications for the 2025 Victorian Government graduate program are now open. We're on the lookout for people with a range of skills, backgrounds and lived experiences.

The program has streams tailored to what you studied at university and a pathway you can opt into if you’re Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicant.

You'll received one-on-one support every step of the way – from your application process to program completion as well as access to networking opportunities to learn and grow with mentors and peers.

Apply today at https://bit.ly/3P2bYZb

03/11/2023

We’re on the lookout for First Nations emerging leaders to take part in the Barring Djinang leadership program – a tailored professional development experience for high-performing staff of the Victorian public sector, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and Traditional Owner groups.

This year, we’re excited to be running this program in partnership with MurriMatters. The program will focus on ‘leadership in action’ by connecting personal and professional development with real-life projects.

Watch last year’s participants talk about their experience of the program: https://bit.ly/3shzyJq

Applications for the 2024 program are open until 10am Friday 17 November 2023.

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3tVDsIz

20/10/2023

Barring Djinang Internship Program

This Barring Djinang initiative is designed to connect Victorian public sector agencies with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander university students looking for paid work experience.

The summer program runs for 12 weeks between November 2023 and February 2024.

The Commission will be the central point of contact for the program and will help match the interns to roles based on their needs and field of study.

For more information and how to apply, please contact [email protected]

22/09/2023

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry & Regions (DJSIR) are looking for a Project Coordinator, Traditional Owner Programs, to liaise and coordinate across the department with Traditional Owners Corporations, working closely on opportunities for Economic and Business Development. The role will also support the strategic implementation of the Culture, Business, Wealth Creation and Accountability pillars under the Yuma Yirramboi Strategy, identifying economic development opportunities with the Traditional Owner Corporations, and provide secretariat support to the Traditional Owner Economic Development Manager network.

This is a designated position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given priority consideration for this role.

Application link: Project Coordinator, Traditional Owner programs | Melbourne - CBD | Vacancies - Careers.vic.gov.au

21/08/2023

Applications close soon for round 2 of the 2024 Victorian Government graduate program.

Apply through the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander pathway and receive tailored support during the application process and throughout the program.

Apply now: https://bit.ly/46Qu6g6

Address

Lonsdale Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Telephone

+61396512016

Website

https://vpsc.vic.gov.au/workforce-programs/first-peoples-workforce/

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