A career with us is meaningful and rewarding. We offer benefits and opportunities to help you thrive, with a strong focus on collaboration, growth and excellence.
Make a difference
In 2023–24, we collected $31.4 billion in revenue for the Victorian Government. This helps fund schools, hospitals, police, roads, public transport and other government services.
Read more about our purpose, vision and values.
Diverse careers
We offer opportunities in:
- finance and accounting
- legal
- information technology
- customer service
- policy and legislation
- auditing
- corporate services.
View our current vacancies and learn how to apply for a role.
Locations
Our offices are in Melbourne CBD and Ballarat GovHub.
We offer hybrid working arrangements so staff can work up to half their time at home.
Culture
We pride ourselves on a welcoming, safe and inclusive culture. We know that a diverse workforce leads to new ideas and better service for our customers.
Our equal opportunity policy helps create a fair and respectful workplace. Everyone has the right to be treated equally, regardless of race, gender, age, ability and other attributes. We remove barriers so everyone can learn, work and succeed.
Our friendly and supportive workplace is a key reason our staff choose to stay. More than 35% of our workforce have been with us for more than 10 years.
Flexibility
Our flexible working arrangements include:
- hybrid working
- flex-time
- a range of leave options such as study and parental leave
- part-time
- transition to retirement
- volunteer leave.
We encourage you to discuss flexible options with the hiring manager during the recruitment process.
Development opportunities
We encourage continuous learning and offer a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities. We offer study support, graduate, leadership and transition-to-retirement programs, recognising the importance of every step in your career journey. We encourage career progression within the organisation and the wider Victorian Public Service.
Health and wellbeing
Our leading initiatives help us meet the modern needs of our workforce. We offer:
- wellbeing leave
- annual flu vaccinations
- Fitness Passport program
- eyesight testing
- ergonomic assessments
- early intervention programs
- free 24-hour counselling and support service for you and your direct family.
Salary and benefits
We offer competitive salaries that increase annually. We make superannuation contributions (currently equal to 11.5% of your salary) into your nominated fund. Pay rates and employment conditions are set out in the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2024. We also comply with the National Fair Work Employment Standards.
Most staff are eligible for annual progression payments if they meet the goals set in their performance development and progression plans.
Staff can access discounted health insurance with HCF.
Melbourne-based staff (employed for more than 12 months) can apply for a discounted 365-day myki Pass.
Social and community life
We encourage our people to contribute to the community as part of our volunteer program and by offering blood donation leave. We promote environmentally responsible practices in the workplace and encourage sustainable transport options.
Our Social Responsibility Committee holds fundraising events to support charities selected by staff. It also promotes environmental sustainability through initiatives and education.
Our thriving Social Clubs host regular events in Melbourne and Ballarat. Events include multicultural lunches, trivia nights and end-of-year celebrations.
Video: Working at the SRO
This video provides insight from our people about what it is like working with us.
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