Department of Transport and Planning Reviews

There's ample opportunity for secondment, so gathering a wide range of experience in your normal role, but also beyond it, is not only achievable but encouraged. The employment team at DTP is committed to making sure that we're satisfied in our grad roles and helping us find a suitable position within the organisation as we finish the grad program.

Being government, I guess everything falls under CSR projects. I've worked on various environmental improvement projects and community safety improvement projects in my previous role. In my current role, I improve the public transport network on a daily basis.

Everyone I work with, at all levels, is incredibly supportive and friendly. I am always able to get help when I need it. My workload is reasonable and there is no expectation that I work overtime hours unpaid. I've been put in contact with a mentor, and have had the opportunity to work with senior executives who value my time and efforts and support my learning. Professional development opportunities arise often and I'm encouraged to take these opportunities as they suit me.

While there is always room for improvement, I would say there is strong representation of diversity at all levels in my home Department. There are very visible staff networks and support from people for diverse groups, and flexibility for parenting / care responsibilities etc. Most initiatives to support diversity feel genuine and I believe there is an underpinning culture that values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds and identities. They are also very proactive in identifying potential issues impacting diverse communities and providing support options when needed.

My current role in Metro Capital Delivery is a Project Manager working underneath the experienced engineers. My day to day responsibilities will usually include answering or sending emails and following up any important administration tasks that need to be done for projects.

My direct managers have been fantastic, really willing to listen and receive feedback. Constantly checking in while giving you the space to work on projects without micro-managing l do feel they allow me to make decisions and act as a sense check.

Our office is less than five minutes away from a central train station in the CBD, close to public transport, paid parking, cafes and shops. The office facilities are new, spacious, clean, accessible and well maintained. The dress code is business casual

Recruitment consisted of various screening quizzes that tested numeracy, emotional intelligence and comprehension before moving onto one way recorded interviews, group interviews and then a one-on-one interview. The process was extensive but linear and fair. Asked to undertake a group task. The one on one interview asked about my previous experience, transferable skills. No specialist knowledge was assumed as I have moved into a more niche subject matter area, instead I was asked about the general skills and qualities which would be required to help me settle in and adapt to the style of work. Make sure your mind is rested, fresh, and clear when you go into the quizzes, practice your one way interview response before you hit record, do some research and bring some ideas and a willingness to collaborate to the group interview and be your full authentic self in the final one- on-one interview.

Given the nature of government work bonuses are not expected, and that is completely fine with me. The pay scale in the Victorian Government is transparent and relatively standard across similar roles. I am satisfied with my pay. I have no trouble paying for normal expenses like bills and housing, and make enough that I have disposable income to save for travel or investing in the future. Annual Leave Allowance. Access to site tours and events.

Mix of in-person, hybrid and fully online. In-person has definitely been the best but overall a lot of training covering a number of different areas.

The company has flexible work arrangements that can be adjusted to fit the needs of the employee. When workload was higher and deadlines shorter, we would work longer hours but as a grad my manager would try and prevent me from staying too late. This was also compensated for during down times during the year where team members are encouraged to take time in lieu.

We are currently working on the buses to go fully electric and have zero carbon emission, so I have to say pretty good.