Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Type of Organisation
Victorian State Government
Employer Profile
We’re the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.
Supporting thriving, productive and sustainable communities, environments and industries.
DEECA brings together Victoria’s energy, environment, water, agriculture, forestry,
resources, climate action, and emergency management functions into a single department
to maximise connections between the environment, community, industry and economy.
Our challenge is to improve Victoria’s liveability with a population expected to almost
double by 2050 while responsibly tackling climate change and protecting our natural environment, infrastructure and heritage for future generations.
We recognise that our people are our greatest asset. Our department builds a positive workplace culture where everyone feels safe bringing their whole selves and best selves to work with programs for Aboriginal inclusion, disability, gender equity and staff-led networks covering LGBTIQA+, Women in STEM, Women of Colour, Multicultural, Emerging Professionals, Aboriginal staff and Access and Inclusion networks. Our commitment to serving Victorians is underpinned by our Community Charter and a culture built on the Victorian Public Sector values of Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, and Human Rights.
We offer training and development opportunities for recent graduates of science, natural resource management, agriculture, ecology, conservation or related fields. To learn more about our graduate program visit us at: DEECA Science Graduate Program (deeca.vic.gov.au)
Locations where there are vacancies for graduates
Across Victoria
Residency requirements for Graduates wishing to apply
Australian or New Zealand citizens
Permanent residents of Australia
A citizen of another country with a current visa that allows you to work continuously and full-time in Australia, covering the entire duration of the 2-year program. (graduate eligibility criteria applies)
Roles available for Graduates
A variety of science-based roles is updated on our website, DEECA Science Graduate Program, approximately June each year. Sign up for bulletins to be notified
Degree Subjects Required for Graduates wishing to apply
Science and broader STEM and planning
Employer Website
What do recent graduates say are the best things about working with us?
"Complex area of work, many opportunities to learn and implement actions with real consequences in diverse ways, opportunities to work in regional areas for long periods of time without a permanent commitment. Many good people to work with."
"All of the teams I've worked in across the rotations have been made up of great people, very supportive and keen to get me learning as much as possible in each role."