ABOUT US
First established in 1998, the Graduate Recruit Alumni Society (GRAS) works to support a stronger social and professional development network within the graduate and graduate alumni community. GRAS currently has over 600 members who have entered the Victorian Public Service (VPS) through graduate programs, including the Graduate Recruitment and Development Scheme.
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GRAS brings members regular news and events. This includes social events like after work drinks, sports teams, an annual ball and special trivia nights and snow trips, as well as professional development seminars.
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GRAS is a not-for-profit organisation that has no political affiliation and does not directly form part of the VPS.
GRAS membership provides free or discounted lifetime access to GRAS events, and ensures you remain updated with graduate and alumni news and events.
WHAT WE OFFER
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
SOCIAL EVENTS
MEET OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President
Lily Massey
Hi! I'm Lily, a 2025 graduate from Department of Justice and Community Safety, on the Communications and Engagement Team. My second rotation was on the Economic Inclusion team at Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, and my third rotation was on the Non-Government Schools and Home Schooling team at Department of Education. I loved all my rotations but DFFH was my favourite.
Talk to me about: Taylor Swift, books, reality TV
Favourite fruit: Strawberries
Film recommendation: Bottoms or Bodies Bodies Bodies
Go to leisure activity: Vanderpump Rules with friends and food
Treasurer
Jadelyn Cerezo
Heyoo, I'm Jadelyn! I'm a 2025 finance graduate from the Department of Transport and Planning. In my 2nd rotation I worked at the Department of Education and ended my graduate year at the Department of Treasury and Finance. I also had 3 years of experience working at Deloitte before I joined VPS.
Talk to me about: Video/board/card games, Music, Manga, Anime, Webcomics, Books, Arts & Craft, Kpop
Favourite fruit(s): Nectarine, Honeydew, Strawberry, Mango
Favourite childhood show: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Would love to travel to: Japan or South Korea
Secretary
Michael Rofe
Hi! I'm Michael, a 2025 graduate from the Families, Fairness and Housing Branch of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. My other roles in my graduate year included being a legislative policy officer at the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action and a Legal Advisor at the Department of Justice and Community Safety.
Talk to me about: Football, travel and cooking
Favourite fruit: Raspberry
Film recommendation: Four Lions
Go to leisure activity: Phone in bed
OUR COMMITTEES
Social Lead
Our Social Events Lead is Heidi Pardinas.
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If you're interested in joining the Social Committee, Become a Member now!
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Professional Development Lead
Our Professional Development Leads are Kate Rowson and Andrew Whittaker.
If you're interested in joining the PD Committee, Become a Member now!
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Alumni Engagement Lead
Our Alumni Engagement Leads are Bec Ryan-Brown, Owen Jackson, and Leah Bourne.
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If you're interesting in joining the AE Committee, Become a Member now!
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