Informal training sessions around the department are often very good. Formal training sessions in the grad program are a very mixed bag - some are great, some are good but aren't necessarily a great usage of time, while others do feel a bit unnecessary.
Graduate, Canberra
There is extensive training offered at my Department. I have gained skills in writing, decision making, leadership and more. However, opportunities to gain knowledge in First Nations experiences when it comes to policy making is lacking extensively, as well as any cultural awareness training from respected First Nations people.
Graduate, Canberra
There has been some stoppages to me wanting to undertake additional training. There has also been times when I was prevented from completing a graduate rotation in another area despite internal policy stating I could. I was reprimanded for it. Later I took it further. I got my rotation, but for only 1 month. Very disappointed.
Graduate, Canberra
Many opportunities to learn
Graduate, Canberra
Has been ok but quite hit-or-miss.
Graduate, Canberra
Most of the graduate training opportunities are at least interesting, some outstanding, many turn out to be boring and dull, without being hands-on and with hardly any take-away learnings.
The departmental offerings are generally better, targeted at a higher classification audience but therefore make better learning opportunities.
Graduate, Canberra
Writing for the Department/Public Service - informal and formal
Principles for effective engagement with communities
Stakeholder relationship management - informal and formal
Technical skills, e.g. Excel
Graduate, Canberra