Based on 43 surveyed graduates working at ACT Government. Read on to get an insider’s view on life as a graduate.
4.1
Based on 43 reviews
Pros & Cons
Flexible work arrangements, interesting work, good workplace culture, ability to try different 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 flexibility. Training experiences. Cultural experiences.
The rotation structure has absolutely worked in my favour and to my benefit. 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.
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. It’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 office often to meet.
What Insiders Say
8.0
Career Prospects
8.0
Career Prospects
At the end of the Graduate Program, following satisfactory completion of the learning and development program and all rotation work requirements, I will be promoted.
The culture in each of my rotations has been very welcoming and friendly. We looked up to our supervisors/directors/branch managers for guidance and help, but socially the structure felt very flat and not hierarchical.
The recruitment process, although long, was fairly standard for a graduate program, with psychometric testing, a group interview, and an individual interview.
Writing for Government was fantastic. ACT Health’s Difficult Workplace Conversations was absolutely phenomenal and I wish that was part of the Grad L&D curriculum.