Department of Transport and Planning
2023 STEM Graduate Environmental Engineer / Scientist (Jan 2023)
Victoria
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 72,751 - 80,545 / Year
- 10% super, education support, LAHFA
- 2 vacancies
- Apply by 16 Jan 2023
- Start date 24 Jan 2023
About the Department of Transport
The Department of Transport (DoT) brings together all transport modes to design, plan, build and operate Victoria's transport system. Our job is to further integrate the transport network and improve the delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker, and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability.
We're focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections, and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.
The department is committed to building a culture where we say 'yes' to flexible work arrangements, provide personal and professional development programs and support ways of working that help employees balance work and life.
The department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTI.
The department provides workplace adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
DoT STEM Graduate Program
Launching the second year of DoT's in-house graduate program focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
With Victoria's transport and road infrastructure currently expanding, we are looking for the best graduates to keep Victoria's networks growing and developing.
Our STEM Graduate Program is a 3-year development program consisting of six 6-month rotations across your discipline. This will be the second year of the redesigned program with every graduate's experience and pathway tailored to the stream.
During the first two years as a graduate, you will receive tailored learning and development, mentoring and exposure days across the Victorian transport network. In the third year of the program, our graduates enter their ‘emerging professional' year and complete an accreditation.
Graduates generally undergo a regional rotation to gain valuable hands-on experience in a booming area of our business.
What our program offers
- VPS 3 salary (starting $72,751 – $80,545) – level dependent on qualification
- 3-year fixed-term employment – with priority and support for graduates to secure opportunities post the graduate program
- Professional development focusing on business, technical and leadership skills
- Structured senior executive mentorship
- Opportunities across the Victorian Public Service with priority job access
- Flexible working arrangements and conditions under the VPS
About you
Are you looking for an opportunity to work in an organisation that can help you contribute to your community? Through the STEM Graduate Program, you can:
- Kickstart a fruitful career within the transport industry
- Connect with other emerging young professionals through the Transport Portfolio and State Government staff networks
- Access professional development and mentoring opportunities at all stages of their careers
- Access flexible work arrangements
- Engage in supporting your work community within the Employee Resource Groups
To be considered for this program, you must have completed your undergraduate or postgraduate studies in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics based discipline prior to the commencement of the program and within the past 3 years.
For 2023, we are recruiting for roles in the following streams:
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental science
We are looking for people who have:
- Keen attitude and willingness to learn and participate in professional development opportunities
- Ability to learn and solve problems whilst acquiring knowledge and understanding critical business processes
- Commitment to ensuring a safe working environment, workplace, and community
- Ability to work and collaborate within a team environment
- Customer-focused with an enthusiastic and proactive approach to serving the community
You need full unrestricted working rights for the full three years that you will be part of the program ie: an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, NZ Citizen or hold an Australian 3+ year visa from August 2022 – February 2025.
Our cultural values
- Act with Integrity,
- Care about our impact,
- Take accountability,
- Respect each other,
- Empower our people
Strategy, objectives, and values are the foundational pillars of an organisation. Created by our people, our Cultural Values have been designed to reflect our reality and enable us to deliver our unique mission.
We invite you to join us and live by our values. Your voice can shape the organisation. Your actions can get us to our goals. Together, we all make this a great place to work!
DoT is committed to inclusive and authentic recruitment with our first nations people, women and gender diverse people, the LGBTIQ+ community, those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people living with disabilities. That's why we urge people in these groups to apply, even if you don't meet every single requirement, or your skills don't perfectly align. You might still be the right candidate or be the right fit for another role.
Recruitment Process (subject to change)
To apply, please submit a copy of your most up-to-date resume and respond to our key selection criteria questions. Our questions are a critical part of your application. Please note a cover letter is not required.
Applications close on 16 January 2023
Start date: 25th January 2023
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Engineering & Mathematics +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
In R1 (ESC, Enforcement), I felt like I was given the correct level of day-to-day responsibility for a grad, while also being provided with periodic optional opportunities to do higher VPS grade tasks. I really liked this, as it allowed me to learn how the commission worked at a manageable pace, but also pushed me outside my comfort zone every so often. This helped me build my confidence when I successful achieved more advanced goals. In this role I did a lot of evidence gathering and analysis, assisted with writing and reviewing briefs, and got an opportunity to present a brief to commissioners. In R2 (VSBA, Priorities and Quality Assurance), the types of tasks I completed included responding to minister's office requests and correspondence, coordinating cabinet submission comments, and keeping the meeting brief tracker up to date. This role is great for a grad as you get to do the same type of work as the rest of your teammates (although aren't usually managing as many tasks at a time), which means you interact with your colleagues very regularly and on a more even playing field (compared to the other roles I've been in). I felt less like a 'grad' and more like a regular team member which was a nice change. So far in R3 (DEECA, Office of the ED for P&C) I've been working on a project to update all the 'Quick Reference Guides' available to DEECA staff to assist them to complete HR self-service functions like submitting timesheets or submitting leave requests. This project will also involve compiling all this information into an intranet page, which will make the guides easily accessible to DEECA staff. I've also been assisting with updating Learning and Development documents and resources, and the coordination the November DEECA staff Orientation. Further, I've had the chance to sit on weekly meetings regarding the procurement of a new system.
I always try to learn and gain new ideas and knowledge in my role.
Currently I am working on the Zero Emission Buses due to roll out in 2025. The whole bus fleet would transition to electric
About the employer
Department of Transport and Planning
4.2
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Government & Public Service
VicRoads and Public Transport Victoria recently came together with the Department of Transport to create an integrated transport department.
Pros and cons of working at Department of Transport and Planning
Pros
Getting to go on site visits and help deliver infrastructure which will positively benefit the community.
Employment pathways team is the best with supporting their grads/interns/trainees!
I like that my work gives back to the community and I like that I feel my work has a positive impact.
Flexible work schedule, multiple different rotations in different roles, site tours with other graduates.
There's great support in the grad program to pursue training opportunities aligned with interests and career aspirations
Cons
The team is very small so we can get a little bit overwhelmed at times.
Red tape
The frequent changes to structure. Machinery of Governments and Restructures.
Working for such a large organisation, it is difficult to navigate especially when you are in a new team.
Some days can be very unpredictable as last minute requests come through. It can be too quiet one day and overly busy the next.