Career Prospects at NSW Government

Within the unit I work in, there is probably only one position which I could be promoted into and progress my career down the line. However, in other areas of the Police there are other opportunities that I can progress my career with e.g. doing a secondment with another unit or applying for a higher position in another area.

Promotions aren't given in the government; we are required to apply for the opportunities, however we are given support to do well in the application process and the organisation posts internal EOIs for visibility.

It seems like the hardest part is getting in. Everybody is supportive of you progressing once you are in, at least it seems like that from observing other people.

There is no clear career progression rules, and the performance discussion is quite complex.

I can't really comment on this as I have only just started in the graduate program. But from what I understand, the only way to be promoted is to apply, they are not offered to you. Only time that a promotion is offered is out of the graduate program. There does seem to be plenty of opportunities though to gain experience in higher roles through temporary roles and secondments.

Finishing the graduate program and then applying to higher roles will move me up the ranks in the company.

Do not have much information

Early days for me - but I can see that internal promotion is common.

i think that if you are a good worker they will want to reward that and keep you and promote good individuals

There are ample opportunities to rise as far up the ladder as you wish. The public service actively encourages its employees to further their skills and knowledge and to pursue opportunities as they wish.

You have promotion possibilities at the end of the program, and there are many opportunities across the Government. Many people move around and get a rounded career. I have met many people who have completed the graduate program and are already working at high levels.

As a graduate upon completing the program you are guaranteed an ongoing role. By speaking to other people, I have heard that it is pretty easy to move to a certain point. Obviously, there are limited positions for senior executives, so I guess thats when you hit a wall.

I'm not too sure how steady or fast promotion takes, as government can move quite slow, however i'm very early in my career so can't comment too much.

Many and varied opportunities. DRNSW is large and I don't have to limit myself to jobs there anyway. All of NSW Government is available to me.

I haven't been employed long enough to be exposed to this side of things, but my impression is that promotion opportunities are very equitable. They advertise externally so the process is very competitive, but offer great professional development, salaries and management opportunities for those who are successful.

Merit based promotion, so the role to be promoted needs to be offered to everyone, including people not in government.

Networking is important to grow.

I feel that regardless of what happens at the end of the graduate positions I will have a role. I feel that there are plenty of opportunities to move up in the rank when I am ready. Job security is important to me than promotions possibility, which I am offered in the public sector.

The NSW Government Graduate Program leads to a guaranteed permanent position. The level/grade offered will be dependent on skills, capabilities and experience.

There are heaps of positions and constantly jobs circulated internally. I am very eager to explore what's out there once my graduate opportunity is finished.