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ACT Government

4.1
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

2022 Graduate Program

Location details

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Canberra

  • Australia

    Australia

    Remote work

    • Australian Capital Territory

Location

Canberra

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • SalaryAUD 74,000 / Year
  • Number of vacancies70 vacancies
  • Application open dateApply by 1 Aug 2021

Applications for the 2022 Graduate Program will open on the 21st of June.

The ACTPS Graduate Program links to the ACT Government priority of economic growth and diversification. The Chief Minister's Statement of Ambition recognises that to shape an effective Public Service of the future, the ACTPS must "attract and retain the talented people that can help make our city great ."

The ACTPS Graduate Program offers a challenging and rewarding graduate experience.

As an ACTPS Graduate you will:

  • experience three rotations across two directorates
  • complete a comprehensive learning and development program
  • undertake challenging and meaningful work
  • receive a starting salary of over $74,000, plus superannuation
  • have flexible work arrangements and a healthy work/life balance
  • gain networking opportunities across government, our city and the local community
  • be part of a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace
  • receive a promotion and permanent job as an Administrative Services Officer 5 (or equivalent) when you successfully complete the program.

We are looking for Graduates who:

  • are innovative thinkers
  • have strong communication skills
  • can think analytically
  • can work effectively in a team environment
  • have a strong customer service focus

Graduate Streams

Stream 1: Infrastructure: Planning, Shaping and Caring for Our City and Landscape

  • Sub streams:
    • Planning
    • Architecture
    • Infrastructure project management and delivery
    • Sustainability, Environment and Heritage
    • Engineering

Stream 2: Human Services: Supporting our Community

  • Sub streams:
    • Human Services, Social Work and Psychology
    • Social Science

Stream 3: Communications and Engagement: empowering and informing our community (no sub-stream)

Stream 4: Information Technology: shaping and safeguarding our ICT services (no sub-stream)

Stream 5: Public Policy, Legal Policy & Governance: driving ACT public service provision *not practising law positions

  • Sub streams
    • Public Policy and Governance
    • Legal policy (not practising law positions)

Stream 6: Analytics: transforming high-level decision making

  • Sub Streams:
    • Economics,
    • Data Analytics
    • GIS & Spatial Analysis

Stream 7: Business Enablement: Supporting ACT Public Service Workforce and Operations

  • Sub Streams:
    • Finance & Accounting
    • Human Resources (HR) and/or Industrial Relations (IR)

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Study field
Study field (any)

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Study fields
    Business & Management
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About the employer

ACT Government

ACT Government

Rating

4.1

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

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๏ฌ€erent 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 ๏ฌ‚exibility. Training experiences. Cultural experiences.

  • The rotation structure has absolutely worked in my favour and to my bene๏ฌt. 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. Itโ€™s 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๏ฌƒce often to meet.

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