Social Work Stream Graduate Program

Start your social work career with Australia's biggest employer

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. 

We invite and strongly encourage Aboriginal people to apply. Bring your cultural knowledge and experience to NSW Government. Help drive growth and change in your community.

We are a Disability Confident Recruiter accredited by the Australian Network on Disability. 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 2024 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 11 August 2025
• complete your undergraduate or postgraduate degree between 1 June 2021 and 31 December 2023
• be available to start full-time work on 5 February 2024.

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
• 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 william@indigeco.com.au. 
• People living with disability or neurodiversity can contact our dedicated support person: Akanksha Joshi. Phone: (02) 8918 0835 or email: adjustments@peterberry.com.au.
• General enquiries contact: nswgraduateprogram@psc.nsw.gov.au.
• Technical support with your application: support@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 679.