There is a great amount of support, in terms of training and socially, in Canberra. People there were very supportive and happy to share their knowledge. Most areas I have worked in in Canberra have had an open door policy and those at the SES level have been very open and supported their teams.
Entry level, Brisbane - Invalid Date
my current section is good, there is a very flat structure, everyone is approachable, the atmosphere is very much focused on team work. I have however been in other areas where the work culture was not positive.
Midlevel, Canberra - Invalid Date
The culture at the Department is one of a kind. People are friendly and your friendships extend beyond your immediate work area to all over the Department. Social events are held where colleagues, from all levels in the Department, mingle and interact informally.
Graduate, Canberra - Invalid Date
The fortnightly Happy Hour sessions are well attended across the Department. There are also lots of health and wellbeing events held at lunchtime, cultural events and our Social Club is very active. I've interacted with a lot of SES staff in the course of my work and found most to be very helpful and approachable.
Graduate, Canberra - Invalid Date
Very relaxed and friendly with a lot of socialising. Hierarchy is still important but nobody gets too serious about it.
Entry level, Canberra - Invalid Date
Everyone is very willing to help new people, especially graduates. There is not much pretention. People are genuine and hard-working rather than devoted to climbing the corporate ladder.
Graduate, Canberra - Invalid Date
In certain divisions the culture is not as positive, I have had diverse experiences in terms of the Department's culture. Overall, however, the Department has a welcoming and cooperative team environment. Structurally, the Department is top heavy (EL1-2) and this can prove interesting in terms of group dynamics.
Graduate, Canberra - Invalid Date
The Department appears to have good leadership and there is a positive work culture in all areas I have directly experienced.
Graduate, Canberra - Invalid Date
Positive in my particular area but highly variable. Quite hierarchical but sociable in my branch, friendly
Entry level, Entry level - Invalid Date
In general, the Department is an inviting and friendly place to work. The Graduate Program's social club manages a Happy Hour every pay-week (we have a bar in our Department). The Happy Hour can run anywhere from 4:30pm through to 10pm, and is a great chance to socialize with your colleagues and make new contacts. Entering the department as a Graduate, you are given a lot of ongoing support. In addition, you tend to make friends with other Graduates and they become your social network (particularly because many Graduates move to Canberra for work). In my current team, all staff are expected to help one another as required. My immediate team are friendly, hardworking and friendly people who I can rely on for advice or support.
Midlevel, Canberra - Invalid Date
Fantastic culture. The Department is very keen to develop graduates, and all of my Supervisors have been very approachable. My team often have lunch together, and we enjoy going out socially while being a cohesive working group.
Graduate, Canberra - Invalid Date
There is a healthy emphasis on work-life balance, a very active social club, fortnightly happy hour and limited derogatory or offensive behavior.
Midlevel, Canberra - Invalid Date