I have completed a lot of training as part of my Grad program, mainly focusing on generic skills - writing for government, project management, presentation skills etc. I have found limited use to these broad-based training sessions and found more specialised external training to be more useful. There are regular opportunities to attend Whole-of-Government training programs and I understand the support for further tertiary study is a real bonus should you wish to go back to uni!
Experienced, Canberra - 13 Jul 2015
The Department offers a wide variety of training programmes, many of which are compulsory for graduates to complete as part of our graduate year. I have picked up a range of skills including, presentation skills, ministerial writing skills, regulation and policy knowledge, procurement and budget skills, benefit cost analysis skills
Graduate, Canberra - 13 Jul 2015
We have many training opportunities, ranging across many workplace skills. This year we have had training in presentation skills, procurement, regulatory, APS writing style and legislation, just to name a few.
Graduate, Canberra - 13 Jul 2015
This year, I have been to trainings in: Strategic Thinking Working for Ministers Writing for Ministers Word Excel Outlook Clear Conversations Presentation Skills Intro to Project Management Legislation and Parliamentary Process Parliamentary Document Management System Budget Basics Stakeholder Engagement Empowering Women to Lead Presentations EOI Training Career Coaching Procurement Basics Introduction to Shipping. These have helped me in numerous ways with my work.
Graduate, Canberra - 13 Jul 2015
There has been lots of training. The in-house training is a bit of a box ticking exercise but I have learnt bits and pieces. The Graduate Certificate in Public Administration has been good, but could be improved. I learnt a lot about the public service and government finance in this.
Experienced, Canberra - 13 Jul 2015
Up to 30 separate training events throughout the year, a Graduate Certificate of Public Administration at the Australia and New Zealand School of Governance, an Industry Tour related to that. All of my skills have skyrocketed due to experience and training.
Graduate, Canberra - 13 Jul 2015
Training is modelled around core public service skills and includes presentation skills, writing, budget management and procurement. There are fewer opportunities for formal training specific to your job type once you are settled into a role outside the graduate program. There could be more targeted and valuable training programs.
Midlevel, Canberra - 13 Jul 2015
Could be better targeted to address the actual problems we encounter in our day to day work (e.g. using departmental systems properly).
Entry level, Canberra - 13 Jul 2015
Some of the more advanced legislative training has been good. It would be better if people were assessed for their existing capabilities and knowledge, rather than having everyone do the same training.
Graduate, Canberra - 13 Jul 2015
The graduate program I was involved with provides a LOT of training. Which in some ways is great. However, there is a lot of one day corporate training courses which can be of mixed value. Often it is more valuable in terms of learning to work another day of your job.
Graduate, Canberra - 13 Jul 2015
The Department offers internal and external training and study assistance. I have gained a wide range of skills, including in people, management, writing, policy and project management.
Midlevel, Canberra - 13 Jul 2015