SA Government Graduate Register
Opening doors for graduates
Exciting opportunities exist for graduates seeking employment with the Government of South Australia, with flexible working conditions and starting salaries of $41,303 (plus 9% super). Government positions and highly sought after.
At the Graduate Register you can upload your registration and when a vacancy needs filling in your area of expertise, your registration will be carefully considered.
There is no closing date for registration.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates are strongly encourage to register.
Click the Register button below to proceed to registration, or access your existing file.
About Registration
You will need to meet a number of criteria before uploading your details to the Graduate Registers.
You must
- Have a valid email address and access to a computer from which you can upload your CV.
- Be an Australian citizen or be eligible to work in Australia.
- Have completed a bachelor or higher university degree or be intending to finish your degree within one year. If you have overseas qualifications please visit Skills Recognition Service to find out if your eligible.
- If you are short-listed for an interview, you will need to provide evidence of your qualifications and visa.
Employment Opportunities
Career Streams
The South Australian Government is the largest employer in the state. Our aim is to make South Australia an even better place in which to live and work. Your positive contribution towards the continuing improvement of the state of South Australia will be both personally and professionally rewarding.
The South Australian Government seeks a broad range of graduates with differing skill-sets. Due to the large variety of jobs available, jobs have been grouped into streams so you can identify the field that best suits your qualifications. Please identify the streams most relevant to you when completing your registration.
- Generalist: Any qualifications
- Engineering: Engineering related qualifications
- Environmental: Natural Resource Management, GIS or other environment qualifications
- Finance: Accounting, Economics, or Finance related qualifications.
- Information Technology: Computer Science or IT related qualifications.
- People: Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Social Work, or Psychology related qualifications,
- Design or Architecture: Design or architecture related qualifications
- Maths or Science: Maths or Science related qualifications
Click on the links below to find out more about the agencies who seek to employ recent and upcoming graduates:
Attorney General's
Correctional Services
Education and Children's Services
Environment and Heritage
Environment Protection Authority
Families and Communities
Further Education, Employment, Science & Technology
Health
Primary Industries and Resources
Premier and Cabinet
Trade and Economic Development
Transport, Energy and Infrastructure
Treasury and Finance
Water, Land & Biodiversity Conservation
Government Pathways
While the Graduate Register is an excellent way of applying for a range of Government positions as they become available, there are other opportunities for graduates seeking employment within the South Australian Government.
These agencies recruit graduates directly:
Auditor General's
Crown Solicitor's Office
Environment and Heritage
Families and Communities
Health
Legal Services Commission
SA Police
Trade and Economic Development
To explore other pathways into SA Government employment, visit:
Notice of Vacancies
South Australia Works
Work Conditions
The South Australian Government is keen to attract the brightest graduates, which is why our salaries and work conditions are so attractive. When weighing up a position in the South Australian Government, keep in mind the highly flexible work arrangements you may choose to negotiate with your manager.
Training and Development
The South Australian Government is committed to the ongoing professional growth of employees. As well as developing skills on the job, you can further your education and training through seminars, programs and courses. You can also elect to work on a variety of projects. Any expansion of your skill-set is of great benefit to the Government, and ultimately any future career opportunities that may present themselves to you.
Flexi Time
To better manage your work-life balance you can negotiate the work hours that best suit you within agreed limits. You can start your working day earlier and therefore leave earlier, or begin later and leave later provided your minimum hours have been met. You can also use extra accumulated hours to take extra days of leave.
Other flexible working conditions include:
- Purchased Leave
- Compressed Weeks
- Part Time and Job Share
- Working from Home
For further information about the South Australian Government’s flexible working arrangements, please refer to the Commissions Standard 3.1 located here.
Graduate Testimonials
Click here to find out what other graduates have to say about the Graduate Register.
Frequently asked questions
Click here to see if we have the answer to your question here.
Contact
For more information regarding the Graduate Register:
Phone: (08) 8226 2827
Email: graduate@saugov.sa.gov.au
