Jobs Guarantee

Have you just graduated from a Diploma of Community Services? We want to help you start your career.

Jobs Guarantee

Under the Social Services Jobs Guarantee, we’re guaranteeing employment for students who graduate from the Diploma of Community Services between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2024.

If you’re due to graduate during that time, you can register your interest for this initiative now.

Or you can find out more about studying for a Diploma of Community Services, if this kind of career interests you.

Who can take part in the Jobs Guarantee?

To get your community services career started through the Jobs Guarantee, you must:

  • complete a Diploma of Community Services between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2024
  • be eligible to work in Victoria
  • pass employer screening processes (e.g. National Police Check and Working with Children Check)
  • complete a short application form.

How does the Jobs Guarantee work for students and graduates?

If you are graduating from the Diploma of Community Services between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2024, you can register your interest for the Jobs Guarantee as a student or graduate.

When jobs become available, you will be matched to a role in the community services sector. Jobs are available in:

  • family violence and sexual assault
  • child protection and family services
  • disability and aged care
  • housing and homelessness
  • other in-demand social services roles.

You can get free, extra support, like mentoring and career counselling, from Jobs Victoria if you need it.

How does the Jobs Guarantee work for employers?

If you are a community and social services sector employer who wants to hire Diploma of Community Service graduates, you can register your interest for the Jobs Guarantee as an employer.

The Jobs Guarantee also provides free support for employees hired through the initiative. Contact us for more information. Email info@jobs.vic.gov.au or call the Jobs Victoria hotline on 1300 208 575

How can I find out more or register?

If you are graduating from the Diploma of Community Services between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2024, you can register your interest for the Jobs Guarantee.

If you are an employer looking to recruit Diploma of Community Services graduates, you can email info@jobs.vic.gov.au to learn more about how to take part in the Jobs Guarantee program.

For more information call the Jobs Victoria hotline on 1300 208 575.

I have social services sector roles that may not be suitable for graduates right now. What can I do?

If you have vacancies that aren’t suitable for new Diploma of Community Services graduates,
you can still post these jobs for free on the Jobs Victoria online hub. Simply register and post
them under the ‘Jobs that Matter’ category.

Find out more about posting roles with Jobs Victoria or email your questions to us.