NSW Government Graduate Program 2025 - Social Work Stream

• Part of the social work stream
• Contribute to community outcomes 
• Great starting salary $79,032 + 11.5% superannuation
• Work experience not needed
• One choice, endless opportunities!

Start your career with Australia's biggest employer

Are you interested in working with children, young people and their families and carers to bring about support, protection, and safety?

In the NSW Government Graduate Program 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. In the Social Work stream, you’ll learn about how child protection works across systems, policies and practice.

Who can apply

Our 18-month program is open to all recent undergraduates and postgraduates with social work, psychology, or social science welfare degrees.

We invite and strongly encourage Aboriginal people to apply. By joining the NSW public sector, you'll not only bring valuable cultural insights but also contribute to our collective growth and play a pivotal role in driving positive change in communities across NSW from day one.

We are a Disability Confident Recruiter accredited by the Australian Disability Network. We aim to deliver an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you are living with disability, we’ll work with you to make adjustments to fit your individual needs.

Eligibility

To apply for the 2025 graduate program, you must:

• hold a current visa permitting you to work full-time in Australia for the 18-month duration of the program until 9 August 2026
• complete your undergraduate or postgraduate degree between 1 June 2022 and 31 December 2024
• be available to start full-time work on 3 February 2025
• have a current driver's licence
• hold a current Working with Children Check clearance.

Screening checks will be completed prior to the assessment centre stage. Visit our website for more information about the Social Work Stream eligibility requirements: NSW Government Graduate Program.

What's in it for you?

• Pathway to becoming a case worker
• Complete tailored case worker development training
• Endless opportunities working for the largest employer in Australia 
• Competitive salary from day one
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects from start to finish
• Support - buddy, mentor and executive sponsor
• Networking events with your graduate cohort
• Work life balance 
• Roles available in Sydney Metro and Regional NSW
• Gain ongoing permanent employment once you finish

Resources

• Role Description - Social Work
• Tips for applicants
• Graduate Program website
• NSW Aboriginal Employment Strategy 2019-2025
• Virtual Internship Program
• Capability application tool

Support

• Aboriginal people can contact our dedicated support person, Will Middleton, Aboriginal Workforce Manager at Indigeco. Phone: 0408 852 268 or email [email protected].
• People living with disability or neurodiversity can contact our dedicated support person: Akanksha Joshi. Phone: (02) 8918 0835 or email: [email protected].
• General enquiries contact: [email protected].
• Technical support with your application: [email protected] or 1800 562 679.

Closing date: Wednesday 14 August 2024 (11:59PM)