NSW Government
2023 Social Work Graduate Program (Feb 2023)
Sydney
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 74,000 - 82,000 / Year
- 10 vacancies
- Apply by 7 Aug 2022
- Start date 5 Feb 2023
About the Program
This 18-month program is open to high-performing graduates from all disciplines. Offering three rotations across NSW Government, you’ll get exposure to a range of projects and experiences tailored to your interests.
The Program offers five streams – a Primary, Digital, Engineering, Legal and Social Work stream. You can apply for up to two streams (Primary stream plus one degree-specific stream), each providing on-the-job experience and a customised learning and development component.
When you successfully complete the program, you will be offered ongoing (permanent) employment at the Clerk Grade 3/4 (2nd year) level. Exceptional performers may be fast-tracked to the Clerk Grade 5/6 or 7/8 level.*
*Graduates receive a competitive remuneration package of approximately $82,529. This includes a salary of $74,117, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
Social work stream
In the social work stream, you’ll play a part in transforming the lives of vulnerable children. You’ll apply your knowledge and skills to improve the lives of children, adults, families, and communities who often experience disadvantage and live in varied and challenging circumstances. The social work stream provides a pathway to becoming a case worker.
In the social work stream, you will learn about how child protection works across systems, policies and practice. You will also complete tailored case worker development training and attend workshops with your cohort so that you have a foundational knowledge of government and how government works. You will undertake group supervision so you can make the best possible decisions about children and their families.
The social work stream has 10 roles on offer in the Department of Communities and Justice in Greater Sydney Metropolitan and region locations.
Who can apply
To apply for the 2023 NSW Government Graduate Program, you must:
- at the time of submitting your application, have the right to work full-time in Australia until at least 31 August 2024. This may include Australian Citizenship or permanent residency, New Zealand citizenship with a current New Zealand passport, or holding a visa that allows you to work full-time in Australia.
- complete your undergraduate or postgraduate degree between 1 June 2020 and 31 December 2022.
- be available to start work on Monday, 6 February 2023.
To be eligible for the social work stream, you must:
- hold a degree in social work, psychology or social science welfare
- have a current driver's licence
- hold a current Working with Children Check clearance
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
I am able to experience a range of different work in my role. I have been part of preparing for inspections from the Ombudsman and participating in both compliance work and a big project the team is working on. Compliance work generally relates to any questions or issues that come up and compare those questions to the legislation, and make an assessment on whether that it is compliant or breaches the legislation.
Each day varies but i am very involved with the team
Being a grad we often aren't stepping into someone else's role, so there isn't much BAU as I thought there would be. But volunteering for work and proactively seeking more things to do has helped keep me busy.
About the employer
NSW Government
4.1
> 100,000 employees
Government & Public Service
Working for NSW is more than just a job. A career in NSW Government is for people who want to make a tangible and lasting difference in our community.
Pros and cons of working at NSW Government
Pros
The team. Everyone is extremely supportive, helpful, and approachable.
The flexibility and work-life balance are good.
The opportunities and learning development experiences offered.
Very interesting work, high flexibility and a very supportive environment.
The department is very supportive and inclusive of minority identities and people living with disabilities.
Cons
My area of government often comes with rapid turnaround times, unexpected and incredibly tight deadlines.
The speed of effective change/action towards the problems we are all trying to solve.
For the role I'm in, not much avenue to continue developing my career within the unit I am in.
The process is quite lengthy.
Lack of benefits.