Updating Results

Government & public services careers advice

A day in the life of a young political staffer
The life of a young political staffer can be intense, challenging and fulfilling or just cruisy and pretty well-paid – a…

Essentials

Public service industry outlook
With public service comes great responsibility… and great conditions.
Should I start my career in the public or private sector?
We get asked this question a lot! It’s not completely straightforward to answer as a lot of it depends on what’s importa…
Busting the myths about a job in public service
Public service has been maligned for far too long! The PR damage it’s received from neurotic parents urging their progen…

How to get hired

Selection criteria statements 101
Ahhh, selection criteria statements. The bane of any wannabe public servant’s existence!
5 insider tips for DFAT grad program applications
GradAustralia surveyed recent graduates at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to bring you the top five essenti…
Insider tips for Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet graduate applications
GradAustralia surveyed recent graduates at Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to bring you the top five essent…

On the job

A day in the life of a young political staffer
The life of a young political staffer can be intense, challenging and fulfilling or just cruisy and pretty well-paid – a…
Nous Group Melbourne Office Tour
Take a sneak peek inside Nous Group office at Collins Street, Melbourne.