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ACT Government

3.9
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

ACT Government Reviews

Based on 26 surveyed graduates working at ACT Government. Read on to get an insider’s view on life as a graduate.
3.9
Based on 26 reviews

Pros & Cons

  • My experience with my current company organisation was one of the best opportunities I could ever ask for. One thing that I am grateful for is that I had a very supportive supervisor and team. This rotation has given me the opportunity to learn and help different teams across procurement.
  • The ACTPS is very supportive of staff moving around, trying temporary positions and getting new experiences. The people are really lovely and care about their work.
  • Exposure, assistance, assurance, knowledge sharing, flexibility, networking.
  • Flexible working: place, time, and flexible arrangements In this way, support and trust The ACT Government is great at ensuring your wellbeing comes first, with little to no barriers to accessing that support. And the openness to mobility - no one is trying to keep you where you are to the detriment of your own choice and autonomy.
  • The people are incredible. There are a lot of women and diverse leaders. There's a great acceptance and encouragement of flexible work. Super supportive of the ATSI, LGBTQI+, disability, and CALD communities. Beautiful facilities, and if in central locations, really accessible to public transport. Much faster rate of getting from idea to execution than federal govt because of the different structure.
  • Certain tasks can be a little overwhelming at first.
  • Lacking a knowledge base (as a graduate )
  • Having certain commitments as a graduate, such as the grad project, which take away from me doing the work I have to do,
  • Sometimes the processes and red tape of working in government
  • (Canberrra is) far away from my home.

What Insiders Say

7.8
Career Prospects
7.8
Career Prospects
They really encourage secondments, learning opportunities, leading projects, having ownership over tasks, applying for promotions (providing resource for interviews and writing applications), a women's mentorship program, etc.
7.9
Corporate Social Responsibility
7.9
Corporate Social Responsibility
The ACT PS mostly exists to serve the people, so their commitment to social responsibility is of the highest calibre.
8.0
Culture
8.0
Culture
There is a great culture of working together, and people are always happy to have a meeting to discuss ideas or give advice. In most areas, the hierarchy is not too strong; people at senior levels are very approachable and are keen to hear ideas from all levels.
8.5
Diversity
8.5
Diversity
The ACT PS prides itself on diversity and has one of the most accepting workplaces I've ever worked in.
7.2
Satisfaction
7.2
Satisfaction
I am a graduate student who has completed a variety of work. I have worked on data gathering for the statement of environment report; I have created SOPs, written minutes, and participated in meetings. I am also currently working on the scoping and research to help inform the new ZEV (zero emissions vehicle) strategy.
8.5
Management
8.5
Management
Really female-led teams for me this year—absolutely remarkable individuals with a wealth of public and private experience. I am really intelligent and good at facilitating teams, caring for your wellbeing, and wanting to understand and help you reach your goals.
7.8
Office Work Environment
7.8
Office Work Environment
The two offices I have worked in are great buildings. There is fantastic end-of-trip facilities for cycling, plenty of windows, and generally good ICT. The buildings are very open, which means you often get to see friends or colleagues walk past and say hello. There are also plenty of quiet spaces and meeting rooms.
7.8
Recruitment
7.8
Recruitment
My interview process was for a graduate position. I had a couple of (psychometric ) questionnaires and an interview. There was also a group activity. The process was relatively painless, and the panel was warm and thoughtful.
8.2
Salary
8.2
Salary
I think it is one of the best pays for graduate programs out there, and I was very satisfied.
7.2
Training
7.2
Training
Training included: - formal graduate training (L&D program), which covered the meds like emotional intelligence, project management, resilience, co-design etc. - ASSIST suicide awareness/intervention training - ATSI cultural competency of first nations history / culture training - Brief writing / writing for government - respect, equity and diversity training - SBS Diversity training and others. Opportunity to do some really cool upskilling, you just need to advocate for yourself / communicate to your manager what it is you want to be doing so they can support you to achieve it.
8.4
Work Hours
8.4
Work Hours
They are very flexible about work hours, and are also good and at making sure you don't over work yourself.
8.3
Sustainability
8.3
Sustainability
Turning Canberra into a Net-Zero emission city is one of the main priorities of the ACT PS