Joe applied for the program through the Indigenous Graduate Pathway. He was able to preference the Department of Health as his choice of employers – here’s what he has to say.
The Department of Health is a fantastic place to work with an organisational culture that values respect, openness, collaboration and flexibility. As an employee, I have felt valued and supported from day one and this has made my time at the Department so enjoyable.
The Graduate Program has been an incredible experience. From the moment I was accepted, the Entry Level Programs team have been a fantastic support and have always been very helpful.
The program consists of three rotations over a 10-month period. I am currently completing my second rotation. Across both rotations, I have completed a wide range of tasks that have enabled me to bring my own perspectives, knowledge and experiences to the role.
As a graduate, you will be supported in everything you do. A major highlight of the program so far was having the opportunity to attend a meeting at Parliament House with the Minister.
Canberra is a great place to live and work, it is easy to get around, and you will never be short of social events in the program.
One of the major benefits of the Indigenous Graduate Pathway stream is one application provides a pathway for Indigenous graduates to enter the Australian Government. This enabled me to focus on preparing that one application, rather than numerous applications to different departments. You will be supported through the application process, so if you have any questions, have a yarn with the Indigenous Graduate Pathway team.
The best piece of advice I can give to applicants is to be yourself. It is important that at each stage of the application process, you are prepared and know what to expect, but each individual is unique and bringing your own perspectives to the application process will ensure that you are able to put your best foot forward.