ACT Government
Graduate Program - Expression of Interest (Feb 2023)
Canberra, Canberra
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 76000 / Year
- 70-80 vacancies
- Apply by 22 May 2022
- Start date 5 Feb 2023
ACT Government is a professional, diverse and progressive Public Service organisation. Our work directly serves the needs of the Canberra community. Working with us, you can make a difference to peopleโs lives every day. Join our 2023 ACT Government Graduate Program and we can support you to develop skills, knowledge and networks to build an exciting and rewarding career.
Applications for the ACTPS Graduate Program open 11 April 2022.
What we offer you
- A competitive salary; The ACT Government Graduate program offers one of the highest salary packages in the Australian public sector, starting at $76,000. This competitive remuneration package demonstrates how highly the Service values your skills and expertise.
- A 10-month development program designed to support graduates to establish themselves and grow their career in the Service, including:
- Three rotations in different roles across ACT Government, providing foundational on-the-job learning and networks
- A tailored Learning and Development offering across a range of core subjects designed to compliment your work experience
- A range of supportive mentoring and networking opportunities and events
- A cohesive and supported graduate cohort to network and learn with
- A permanent role and promotion to an Administrative Service Officer Class 5 upon completion of the program
- Flexible work arrangements and a healthy work/life balance, and
- The opportunity to make a real impact
ACT Government can offer you diverse and rewarding career opportunities. So, where do YOU belong?
Career paths and opportunities through the ACT Government Graduate Program
We offer an unrivalled range of career paths across numerous Service areas.
In ACT Government our work is diverse and we need people with all types of qualifications and backgrounds. Thatโs why we are encouraging applications from people with a broad range of skills and experience. We recruit from a range of core skillsets and qualifications:
- Business and Commerce
- Finance
- Economics
- Public Policy
- Governance
- Project Management
- Media & Communications
- Human Resources
- Infrastructure
- Administration
- Legal policy (non-legal practicing roles)
- ICT
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Data Science & Analytics
- Digital Technology
- Arts & Humanities
- Engineering
- Environmental science
The ACT Government Employee Values and Signature Behaviours of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation define who we are as an organisation and exemplify ways of working and the workplace culture that the ACT Government strives to nurture. They are the touchstones by which we should measure our own โ and othersโ โ behaviour, and what we value for when recruiting people to the ACT Government.
In addition, in our graduates we are looking for:
- are innovative thinkers
- have strong communication skills
- can think analytically
- can work effectively in a team environment
- have a strong customer service focus
- are enthusiastic and pro-active
- are committed to quality
- have strong time management skills
You will be asked to select an area of interest that aligns to where you want to build your career.
Eligibility for our program
To be eligible for the ACTPS Graduate Program, you must:
- Be an Australian Citizenship or permanent residency, New Zealand citizenship with a current New Zealand passport, or holding a visa that allows you to work full-time in Australia)*
- Have completed a tertiary degree in the past three years (between 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2022)
- be available to start work on Monday, 6โฏFebruary 2023
*Evidence of your current eligible working rights will be required at the time of your application. If you are unable to provide this evidence your application will be not be eligible for progression through the selection process.
Inclusive workplace
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodiverse people, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
For more information, please contact
GraduateTalent@act.gov.au
Register your interest for the 2023 ACT Government Graduate Program below!
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Business & Management +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
Day to day responsibilities vary on the project that you are assigned to, but I will give an example of the last project that I was on which was in the manufacturing space for a poultry factory. General day would begin with grabbing coffee with the team before heading to site. After we arrive at site we would have a 15-30 min check in and refresh to see where everyone is at with their responsibilities and if they required any support throughout the day. After that I would probably go onto the shopfloor to conduct a line study or just take observations for a specific trial that the team have scheduled, or just purely to touch base with a few of the key stakeholders on the shopfloor. Throughout my day I would also spend some time attending various meetings, such as supply reviews / demand review and take minutes when necessary. A large part of the role is also analysis and crafting your insights into recommendations for the client, so I would say a significant portion of my day is spent sourcing or creating data to support the various workstreams we have across the project. This may be through excel analysis, interviews, studies and or general stakeholder management.
Throughout the grad program, my role and day-to-day responsibilities have changed dramatically. I have worked from developing internal strategic approaches to organising external contracts and arranging ministerial briefs. This has all been good experience to gain and to be a part of.
Due to caretaker, I haven't been given any tasks yet (three weeks in)
About the employer
ACT Government
4.1
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Government & Public Service
The ACT Government is a professional, diverse and innovative public service. Our work is interesting, meaningful, challenging and fulfilling.
Pros and cons of working at ACT Government
Pros
Flexible work arrangements, interesting work, good workplace culture, ability to try di๏ฌerent roles within a short timeframe.
The values of the government permeate entirely through, leading to conditions, environments, and working relationships that are respectful, supportive, and purpose driven. Flexible working arrangements including time and place. Strong opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Progressive and dynamic culture. WFH ๏ฌexibility. Training experiences. Cultural experiences.
The rotation structure has absolutely worked in my favour and to my bene๏ฌt. I have enjoyed the range of experiences that I have had a chance to be involved in. It has allowed me to think about future career movements and areas of Government that I would consider working in.
Welcoming and respectful environment.
Cons
Not having much say about the roles we are placed in during the graduate program having to do 3 PDPs in each role (3 months), and doing 3 rotations.
Having to pay for parking in order to attend work. Itโs basically a pay cut.
Limited progress on your career path due to the diversity of the Graduate Program, but this could be beneficial as well.
Lack of clear and consistent procedures on how to complete work, timesheets and breaks.
Sometimes team members not going to o๏ฌce often to meet.