Department of Health Reviews

Promotions seem to be informal in the Department and work on merit, as well as networking. There is no clear lateral movement - its multi-directional. I appreciate the opportunities to complete secondments in other areas, to help with skill building but also building knowledge about the various work that the Department undertakes on a regular basis.

Provides a travel allowance for interviews and a moving allowance (and house moving day) to settle into a new location.

Hierarchical but not overly so, there are no issues approaching executive and communications across levels are encouraged. High level of cooperation and teamwork. Socialising amongst colleagues happens but is not necessary, it is both accepted to keep things professional or to become friends.

I think there is a good environment for women, and especially a lot of flexibility around parental leave and short term hours, as well as leaving work at different times for school pick up. As I am not a member of the LGBTQI+ community or have an Indigenous or CaLD background, I cannot comment on the effectiveness or inclusiveness of diversity measures in these areas.

It depends on what area of the department you are in. I completed a rotation that was very fulfilling, with responsibility in stakeholder management and program delivery, and also a rotation where I was doing mainly admin work which was highly unsatisfying.

Managers are all super friendly and helpful

Completed online psychometric testing, then at the assessment centre we did a written task, teamwork activity and an individual interview.

They are great! They are really fair with how they apply pay and bonuses.

7.5 hours a day but able to accumulate and use flex as appropriately needed.