Job Satisfaction at Department of Education

Handling server and network operations

In my role I assist with privacy and FOI matters. I am most satisfied when I have a range of tasks to do (as opposed to all similar tasks) and the tasks challenge me.

As a graduate, my day-to-day responsibilities include team inbox monitoring, drafting ministerial correspondence, stakeholder engagement, attending meetings, etc.

No significant everyday responsibilities, I am more just given work to help out with at others' discretion

The work can be fast paced and day-to-day responsibilities change depending on the political and media landscape.

I support my team in various tasks such as procurement, NPPs and briefs.

Data extraction, communication with stakeholders

Work is varied day-to-day but I work with a high performing team that delivers for our stakeholders in efficient and meaningful ways.

Liaising with external suppliers and internal stakeholders, monitoring social media and web page views and compiling statistical reports weekly, drafting and contributing to briefs and other government documents.

I work on a number of projects and initiatives related to international education, involving admin and policy support, stakeholder engagement, business planning, coordination and the creation of briefing material.

I develop policies, programs and projects.

I have a lot of responsibility for tasks within my team and I am able to contribute meaningfully to the achievement of team goals.

The work varies but it is typically project based work and the responsibilities will depend on the project.

My first rotation was my diverse. Currently my day-to-day work is largely admin focused and I do not have a large amount of autonomy. But good team environment.

Writing and analysing datasets, checking what is going on, find plausible causes and propose areas of interest.

I really enjoy my current role. I write a lot of briefs and help to organise a wide range of events and programs. The work is diverse and quite fast-paced.

I perform a range of functions on a daily basis, including data reporting and analysis, tackling complex program implementation issues and policy development.

Writing policy papers, briefings for senior executive and the Minister.

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