leadership development program

information technology specialist

executive manager

security officer

locksmith

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

•Managed the bi-annual Survey for Other Government Departments (OGDs) expenditure data and the input of said data into the Budget process and for Advanced Questionnaire DAC Reporting for Actuals, Expected Outcomes and Future Estimates for Budget.
•Performed high quality statistical client servicing and scoping of new ODA eligible activities.
•Liaised with OGDs on aid expenditures, including scoping for new ODA eligible activities. Ensured that accurate and comprehensive data on OGDs expenditure is available for production of the DAC Reporting and Aid Budget Statement.  
•Provided accurate and timely statistical information on Survey results.
•Performed tasks in AidWorks - system (Updated/uploaded/generated spread sheets for each department and checking the correctness and consistency of the expenditure data).
•Demonstrated superior Excel skills in collating the OGDs data for the budget process. 
•Responded to ad-hoc statistical requests from both internal and external clients.  
•Worked diligently, co-operatively and effectively with other staff and applied the values and code of conduct established under the Public Service Act. I have enjoyed working in this organization with our team.
•Treated everyone with respect and courtesy  in a professional manner.  
•Assisted/answered OGDs questions with the OGDs survey and organized/attended meetings.
•Attended training and seminars conducted by the office.

Mostly appalling mid-level management, with a few genuinely brilliant folks at the top. The place prides itself on producing policy generalists, which results in an environment where everyone is a 'jack of all trades, master of none', though most swan around like they are a master of everything without realising they would be reduced to village idiots in an actual high performance environment where bad results and bad management would have actual repercussions on whether your contract is renewed. Most talented officers leave in a few years, while the dregs rise to about halfway (people at the top are actually pretty good). Consequences of this useless cohort of mid-level management made all the more apparent when you're subjected to their lack of experience in dealing with other human beings professionally/socially/empathetically while on posting, where they have an unhealthy level of control over your life. Overhyped, overpaid, underworked.

* a typical day at work is I usually start my work at 8.00 am , collaboratively plan my day ,and make sure that the most urgent work gets done first. I  tend to complete the most important work first. 

* I learn a new things almost every day as  a team work

* the management is very co-operative/very and I always ready to help if needed.

- workplace culture is very organised , and relax  sometimes we all go to lunch to gather and every week we have morning tea together.

* the hardest part of the job is  work on the week end  and is hard to say NO

* the most enjoyable part of the job is at the end of the month we always  celebrate our achievement 
To get it done on time under high pressure and appreciation of the same.

A typical day at work was filled with confusion, poor communication, and lack of direction. I learned how not to manage a team or run an organization. Management was inexperienced, disrespectful, and often engaged in questionable or unprofessional behavior. The workplace culture was toxic, unorganized, and demoralizing, with little value placed on employee input or wellbeing. The hardest part of the job was dealing with incompetent supervisors who had no real understanding of the work they were managing. The only positive aspect was gaining experience in handling difficult environments and recognizing red flags early in future roles.

The best organisations to work for where Work Environment Policies and Procedures are all set out in detailed and communicated efficiently and effectively to all staff members so you can't go wrong.  Training and Support plus staff and work benefits for staff members are readily provided and accessible.  You get to travel places in terms of your work and very friendly work culture and environment with people from broad and diverse works of life.

My job at the Passport Office was very interesting and every day I encountered something different and new.
I learned a lot in those years.
The most enjoyable part of my job was to help Australian citizen to get their passports, often they needed them as soon as possible. This was not always very easy. I was also on call and we were called on weekends and public holidays to issue passports.

Great work
Interesting but demanding
Travelled a lot overseas
Politics and red tape always places barriers in front of you to get the job done efficiently
Worked with a lot of great people
Management always had their future more important than the people who worked for them.
Learnt a lot about myself and others.

Terrible. Everyone is just in it for themselves and to get their next posting. No one is interested in improving the Department and risk upsetting someone which might jeopardise their chances for a posting.

It was a good building to work at. Hours were  the  right amount for area to be cleaned.  Floors were easy to navigate. Hours were the right for are to be cleaned.I felt safe and secure to work there.

flexible work time arrangement，
nice people，
work life balance，
supportive supervisor，
decent work environment，
decent pay rate，
overall, a great place to start APS career



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Leadership development program 8 salaries reported	$89,469 per year
Information technology specialist 3 salaries reported	$152,620 per year
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Security officer 2 salaries reported	$102,280 per year
Locksmith 2 salaries reported	$109,085 per year

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