Applications open – Community and Social Services Graduate Program round

Opportunity for graduates and organisations in the social services sector
6 May 2025

The Community and Social Services Graduate Program is open to graduates and organisations in the social services sector. Do a job that matters and make a difference.

Information for organisations

If you are a participating employer organisation, you can get: 

  • $8,000 of funding per graduate to support their development and to grow your team
  • participation in a professional graduate program to build the work readiness of your staff
  • motivated and qualified graduates excited to make an impact.

Organisations can either:

  • hire a new graduate by putting forward positions appropriate for a new graduate, or
  • nominate an existing employee who meets the program criteria.

It’s easy to apply with a simple online application form.

Organisations have until mid-June 2025 to register for round 3. 

For more information for employer organisations, visit Community and social services graduate program – Information for employers.

Information for graduates

The program can help graduates to:

  • find their way to a rewarding role that is right for them
  • start their career with a professional learning and development program
  • get guidance from experienced practitioners.

The program is open to recent graduates from community and social services. This includes new employees in the sector. 

Graduates can apply by midnight Sunday 25 May 2025.

For more information for graduates, visit Community and Social Services Graduate Program.