
Victorian Government traineeships provide young people an entry level role, qualifications and training.
Are you aged between 15 and 29 and looking for work? We can help you start your career.
Youth Employment Scheme (YES)
The Youth Employment Scheme (YES) provides young people aged 15 to 29 with a 12-month, entry-level opportunity to work in the Victorian Public Service while completing accredited training.
The YES Disability Stream helps provide sustainable employment for young people with a disability.
More information about the YES
The YES provides twelve-month traineeships in a variety of Victorian public sector departments and agencies. As well as on-the-job training, you’ll get mentoring support and enough time to complete studies for a relevant Certificate III or IV qualification.
To be eligible for the YES, you must be:
- aged 15 to 29 years when you start the traineeship
- unemployed or working less than 15 hours per week
- not currently undertaking tertiary education
- without a post-school qualification (excluding Certificate I–IV courses).
Priority is given to young people who:
- have left school without completing Year 12 or are at risk of leaving school early
- are from culturally diverse backgrounds
- are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- are at risk of homelessness
- are young offenders
- have a disability
- live in social housing.
Applications for the YES are made through Group Training Organisations (GTOs). If you are interested in applying, you can contact Jobs Victoria or a GTO listed below.
Group training organisation | Contact email and phone |
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AFL Sportsready | Paul Broderick - (03) 8532 7200 Brent Caryle - (03) 8413 3514 |
AGA Apprenticeships Plus | Gino Tota - 0407 793 351 Adrian O'Brien - 0401 992 232 Narelle Edwards - (03) 5333 8600 |
Ai Group Apprentice & Trainee Centre | David Tate - (03) 9867 0139 Daniel Dickson - (03) 9867 0159 |
Brotherhood of Saint Laurence | Jo Tabith - 0448 332 023 |
GForce Employment Solutions | Louise Goodwin - 0409 431 854 |
Kestrel Rrecruitment | Paul Ingwersen - 1300 337 870 |
MEGT Australia | Sally Taufer - 0417 736 754 Rene Lewis - 0403 824 590 |
NECA Educations & Careers | Stacey Fedden - 0488 665 600 Suzie Smith - 0418 513 572 |
Next Gen Jobs / WPC Group | Tim Owens - 0402 648 906 |
Skillinvest | Matthew Muller - 0407 223 566 |
The Apprenticeship Factory | Paula Ryan - (03) 5822 4555 |
VGTC | Andrew McCarthy - 1300 158 100 |
Westvic Staffing Solutions | Wayne Robertson - (03) 5561 9000 Brendan Hawkins - (03) 5561 9000 |
The YES Disability Stream provides sustainable employment and specific support for young people with a disability.
The YES Disability Stream is open to young people with a disability who:
- are aged between 17-29 years at the start of the traineeship
- are unemployed or working less than 15 hours per week (preference is given to those who have been unemployed for six months or more)
- are not currently studying tertiary education and do not have a post-school qualification (excluding Certificate I – IV courses)
- identify as having a disability that is permanent and unlikely to change
- have experienced challenges in securing sustainable employment.
Reasonable workplace adjustments will be made to ensure you can succeed in your new workplace. Trainees also receive additional support from a Disability Manager throughout their placement. This includes career transition support at the end of your placement.
- Register with a Group Training Organisation (GTO) and ask them for an Expression of Interest (EOI) form. A list of participating GTOs is below.
- Complete the EOI form with your GTO.
- The GTO will send your completed EOI form and resume to Jobs Victoria on your behalf.
Group training organisation | Contact | Area serviced |
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AGA Apprenticeships Plus For a full list of locations, please visit | Adrian O'Brien - 1300 000 242 | Melbourne Metro Regional Victoria |
Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre | Bec Tindal - 0400 954 129 | Melbourne Metro Regional Victoria |
BGT Jobs and Training | (03) 5333 8600 | Greater Ballarat Region |
GForce Employment Solutions For a full list of locations, please visit | Tracey Fulmer - 1800 436 723 | Geelong Region |
Skillinvest For a full list of locations, please visit | Matthew Muller - 1300 135 008 | South/East/Gippsland North and West Region |
NextGen Jobs | Tim Owens - 0402 648 906 Lily Williamson - 0439 651 903 | Melbourne Metro Regional Victoria |
NECA Education & Careers | Suzie Smith - 0418 513 572 Nick Feretis - 0488 346 188 Adisa Husanovic - 0400 512 041 | Melbourne Metro Regional Victoria |
To start your job search and get personalised support looking for work, talk to a Jobs Victoria Advocate. Advocates can:
- share information and tips about getting a job
- assist you to find training, education and other opportunities to develop your skills.