Federal investment in United Nations junior professional program Careers A $25.6 million commitment from the Australian government will give young professionals experience in international institutions from more than 40 other nations.
Lawyer and human rights practitioner picked for AHRC role Monday September 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Careers Lorraine Finlay will be based in Canberra and commence her term at the Australian Human Rights Commission at the end of November.
Premium Insights and analysis The invisibility problem facing APS women Monday August 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Career Advice Not all problem solvers are visible, and that’s preventing some of the best in the public service from taking up the leadership positions they deserve.
Premium Interviews Systems leadership antidote to a ‘volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous’ world Tuesday July 27, 2021 By Melissa Coade Career Advice When change is happening faster, and operating conditions are uncertain, strong technical leadership alone will not cut it, says Lin Hatfield Dodds.
Being a private eye for the people Friday July 9, 2021 By Melissa Coade Careers Cassandra Vizza is one of those hard-working public servants whose efforts help keep NSW government agencies compliant with privacy obligations and make the system robust. …
Premium Interviews The secretary and a yarning circle – lessons in listening Tuesday July 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Careers When Frances Adamson, one of Australia’s top bureaucrats, travelled up north to deliver a speech on achieving an indigenous diplomacy agenda earlier this year, there…
Premium Insights and analysis How to reclaim a work life that’s crowded by Zoom Wednesday June 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Career Matters Virtual meetings have their place in a world where lockdowns happen at the drop of a hat; but they can also quickly dominate and undermine…
There’s a place for young talent in Treasury Friday June 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Careers By working in Treasury, Kevin Hyunh gets opportunities to work on very high-profile challenges and the top priorities of the government. …
Courting a public service career with a healthy curiosity and a desire to make a difference Friday June 18, 2021 By Melissa Coade Career Advice 'Once you have honed a skill, make it a strength and continue to work on it.' That's a key piece of advice from Alexandra Young,…
Digging deep with Sharon Deano Friday June 11, 2021 By Melissa Coade Careers Always driven to achieve, an eager university graduate stepped into her own, honed her skills and embraced community at the ACCC.
How landing a job with great mentors became a calling for Native Title work Friday May 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Careers Government lawyer Daniel Byers' department’s vision, ‘Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies’, is a value he truly believes in.
Movers & shakers: Graham Fletcher named DFAT deputy secretary Friday May 21, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Careers Beauchamp to aged care board, secretaries galore, 13 reappointments to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. The latest in senior public sector appointments.
Career advice for graduates, from someone who’s been there Friday May 14, 2021 By Helen Silver Careers You get a seat at the table on three conditions: You must find a decision-maker to advise; you must know your stuff; you must be…
What makes something ‘meaningful work’, and why that matters Wednesday April 21, 2021 By Andrew Bryce Careers Work can mean more than just a pay cheque but some of the most meaningful jobs are paid the least.
Movers & shakers: chief environmental biosecurity officer appointed Friday April 9, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Careers Lots happening at the departments level, new entries at the Fair Work Commission, and reappointments at the Australian Human Rights Commission.
