AddressLaunch your graduate career with DHS! Join our 2025 Graduate Program and help South Australians to thrive.
What we offer
The DHS Graduate Program is a challenging and rewarding way to kick-start your career. You will have opportunities to make a difference in the lives of South Australians while working on a range of projects, policies and services to support either our frontline staff, or to deliver vital services within the community.
The DHS Graduate Program includes:
· 2-year graduate contract with the option to commence in August 2024 or February 2025.
· 12-month structured calendar of induction, professional development and mentoring.
· Option to conduct your initial 12 months within 2 areas of the department (6-months each).
· A corporate or allied health stream with tailored skills development relevant to your degree and career pathway.
Enjoy a range of employee benefits:
· Flexible working arrangements; working from home, flexi-time, part-time, job sharing, and compressed weeks.
· Public sector leave entitlements
· Superannuation with member benefits
· Discounted gym and health facilities membership through Fitness Passport
· Networking events to build your professional network and to connect with fellow graduates.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for graduates with passion and integrity who are committed to making a difference in one or more of our business areas:
· Early Intervention Research Directorate
· Safer Family Services
· Screening
· Concessions and Interpreting Services
· Community and Partnerships
· Office for Women
· Office of the Chief Executive and Governance
· Disability Services
· Exceptional Needs Unit
· Youth Justice
· Aboriginal Programs and Partnerships
· Business Information and Technology
· Organisational Development and Learning
· Finance and Business Services.
Eligibility
· You have completed a minimum three-year degree from a registered university in the last 3 years (2021 – 2023); or will have your qualification before the employment start date of August 2024 or February 2025.
· You are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or have an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia.
· You have not previously completed a graduate program within, or hosted by, the South Australian Public Sector.
· You have completed an eligible degree in the corporate or allied health streams listed within the attached ‘How to apply’ documents.
About DHS
Our purpose is to make a difference so South Australia thrives.
We do this through service delivery, grants and funding for youth justice, disability accommodation, cost of living concessions and rebates, employment-related screening, and family safety and support.
We also lead important government reforms in disability inclusion, intensive family support services and women’s equality and safety.
You can find out more about what we do here.
How to apply
· Check your eligibility and follow the application process set in the below ‘how to apply’ documents.
· You can submit your application via the Careers Portal until 11:30pm, 10 June 2024.
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· Eligible candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment centre held in July 2024.
· If your application is successful, you will receive a contract offer in August 2024.
