Culture at Department of Education

In office, we all used to communicate regarding all the business issues and you can share personal issues with a manager if required.

The culture in legal is generally very friendly and fairly social, it is not too difficult to get to know people from other teams in legal. Some teams are more social than others, but overall, I think that effort is put in to include social elements into work. As a graduate, I think that the grad group has a great culture, it's very nice to have other people in the same position as you and to have a new group of friends when moving to a new city.

in office: social clubs and groups to get involved in. grad culture is amazing! after hours: happy hours are usually great. social life: everyone is really friendly and down for chats.

Quite vertical structure overall, with a flatter team structure (at least in my area). My team is quite sociable, though many work part time and often from home. Generally a supportive and friendly environment. Lots of fun events going on, particularly for Grads, with opportunities for casual hanging out as well as more professional networking opportunities. Higher-ups are willing and eager to meet with Grads and hear about their experiences, which has been lovely.

Everyone is friendly and welcoming. Colleagues become friends and socialise outside work hours. The social networks hold events outside work hours.

My team personally is really good, but I understand that is not that case in all teams across the department. I do believe the APS cares about its employees, though.

In the office the culture is very supportive and friendly, there are lots of division wide activities help with relationship building in an informal way. Socialising is very easy and people are very accepting.

In one word, nothing to complain about.

People are kind and always willing to help each other. There are lots of opportunities be involved in interest groups.

There is noticeable hierarchy however within the teams that I have worked in, I feel supported and respected.

Traditional APS structure and strict hierarchy, often counter-productive and inefficient. Generally, however, the individual people are lovely and welcoming. Due to the heavy reliance on structures and clearances, employees are often frustrated and perpetuate a cycle of inefficiency despite being capable workers. Social aspects of work are great, morning and afternoon teas are common and the department celebrates a range of diversity/inclusion/cultural events throughout the year. Being part of the grad program has also been a wonderful social experience - lovely to have a support network of friends experiencing similar day-to-day challenges and wins. The grad program encourages grads to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities such as a graduate magazine and enormous fundraising efforts.

Great culture! People are very friendly and supportive especially for graduates.

It varies from team to team - the one I am currently in has a positive, inclusive culture and we regularly socialise in and out of work hours.

Encouraged to socialise amongst colleagues during a planned fortnightly "happy hour". Hierarchy is relatively flat with opportunities to interact with senior managers. Teamwork is greatly encouraged and the teams I have worked in have been supportive at all levels.

Leaders support and encourage cooperation, there is respect for your work and useful feedback.

The department is fairly hierarchical. Recent staff surveys have showed relatively low morale. Senior executive retention is low in my current group. Many teams are quite siloed and fail to communicate effectively. There is some degree of socialisation amongst colleagues.

This varies greatly depending on the team

Supportive and inclusive - overall it is a positive atmosphere that provides flexibility

Very friendly, good social life balance.

Depends on the area, generally pretty good.