The first tranche of jobs created so young Victorians can work in Government Departments and Agencies have been announced.
Minister for Employment, Jaala Pulford said the 289 new jobs were spread across seven PS entities as part of the Working for Victoria Youth Employment Program.
“The young jobseekers will be employed in roles including alpine and environmental officers for the Buller Stirling Alpine Resort Board; farm workers at the Agriculture Victoria facility in Gippsland; and contract management with the Department of Transport to support the Government’s Building Works stimulus package,” Ms Pulford said.
“Young jobseekers from public housing estates in Richmond, Flemington, North Melbourne, Collingwood and Fitzroy will have opportunities to apply for jobs in administration and engagement associated with the delivery of housing services,” she said.
“These positions could transition into housing officer roles at the end of the training program.”
Ms Pulford said the newly created six to 12 month positions were a great way for young people to kick-start their careers and contribute valuable support to their communities.
She said the jobs would strengthen the Victorian public sector’s future workforce with young people who were well trained and sourced from all parts of our community.
“The roles are part of more than 400 paid employment opportunities for Victorians aged between 17-29 across a range of Victorian Government departments and public sector agencies to be delivered by Working for Victoria,” she said.
“Each participant will be provided with appropriate training, and in the last two months of their placement, will be mentored and supported into their next employment opportunity.”
Ms Pulford said the jobs had been created in metropolitan and regional locations, including Ballarat; Bendigo; Traralgon; Morwell; Barwon South West region; Towong Shire; Mansfield; Tatura; Hamilton; and the Alpine region.
Trainee, Paris Pritchard from Melbourne (pictured) has joined the program, recommending to young people that if they’re dedicated and work hard their opportunities are more likely to arise.
