Graduate Recruit Alumni Society
The Graduate Recruit Alumni Society Inc. (GRAS) is a not-for-profit members’ organisation for graduates and alumni in the Victorian public sector (VPS).
Our volunteer committee work with and for our community to support a stronger social and professional network within the graduate and alumni community. Through our commitment to diversity and equality, we are actively engaged in promoting and maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all of our members.
Originally established in 1998 as a social club for participants of the VPS Graduate Recruitment and Development Scheme (GRADS), GRAS has expanded widely in the last 20 years and now supports over 600 graduates and alumni from the various graduate and internship programs across the VPS.
GRAS is a not-for-profit organisation that has no political affiliation and does not directly form part of the VPS. For more information, visit our About Us page.
Upcoming Events
Fri, 31 JanMelbourne31 Jan 2025, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pmMelbourne, 546 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaJoin us for our third and final end of rotation dinner at Il Mercato Centrale! This will be one last chance for us to spill some tea and yap about Rotation 3 before we are whisked back to our home roles.
Tue, 11 FebPrinters Court11 Feb 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pmPrinters Court, Treasury Precinct, Premier's Lane, East Melbourne VIC 3002, AustraliaGRAS invites all new graduates and GRAS members to the 2025 welcome BBQ! Join GRAS to connect with other grads and get access to discounted member prices for future events. Membership will be discounted for a limited time to $15 on the day - get in while it's cheap!
HEAR FROM OUR MEMBERS
GRAS opened me up to a whole new world of people and opportunity I wouldn't have found otherwise. I also was able to take part on the committee, contributing to projects that increased my skill-set and added to my experience.
Skyla Morrison, 2019 Graduate
Taking full advantage of the networking and professional development opportunities offered by GRAS is one of the best things I have done for my personal and professional development as a Victorian public servant.
Shaan Bajwa, 2014 Graduate
I have made professional connections as well as friendships which make up a big part of my support system at work. Volunteering as a GRAS committee member also added another level to my professional development and I would recommend it to anyone considering applying.
Julia Heagerty, 2015 Graduate