Happy holidays to all aspiring, current and ex-APS graduates. In this special Year In Review episode, we reflect back on the year that Gradcast was established. In March 2022, a new podcast series called ‘Gradcast’ was announced. A monthly podcast hosted by current and ex- APS grads, for current and aspiring APS grads. It explored […]
Episode #14 – Year In Review Read More »
What happens after a grad year? How should grads prepare for a role in the APS? What about for a role in the private sector? We seek for advice from current and ex-APS grads, so you don’t have to. It’s now December, and we are almost at the end of Season 1. As current graduates,
Episode #13 – What after grad programs? Read More »
Do you have to move to Canberra for your APS Graduate Program? What extracurricular activities should you be involved in to add to your resume? What is the application process like? How do you take part in APS graduate-led organisations and what are the benefits of being part of them? We have answers to some
Episode #12 – Gradcast Q&A Read More »
Do you have questions about the APS Graduate Programs? Are you wondering how to pick the right Graduate Program for you? What skills are currently in demand in the APS? How do you make the most of your rotations? We have more answers to questions we received from our listeners over the past few months.
Episode #11 – APS Graduate Program 101 (Part 2) Read More »
Do you have questions about the APS Graduate Programs? Are you wondering where, how, and when to apply for APS Graduate Programs? What Department to go for? Or what are graduate programs? We have the answers to all your questions. In this episode, we are joined by the expert of APS Graduate Programs – Craig Smith,
Episode #10 – APS Graduate Program 101 (Part 1) Read More »
At times, APS Graduate programs can be a lot to take on. Especially for fresh university graduates – getting acquainted to a working environment, working with a team, meeting deadlines and even moving cities may impact their physical and mental health. What can we do about it? And what is the APSC doing about it?
Episode #09 – Mental Health and wellbeing of APS Graduates Read More »
Did you know that 2 in 5 young people aged 16-24 years have experienced a mental health issue in the past 12 months? Being a university student or a grad is a challenging time in life, with career pressure, confusion about identity and changes in relationships. This can lead to mental health issues such as
Episode #08 – Listen and Check-in: R U OK? Read More »
Do you identify yourself as part of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community? Are you an APS Graduate looking to climb the APS ladder? In this episode, we will listen to the exceptional career of Tarran Backhus, Indigenous Liaison Officer and Diversity Team Leader at the Department of Finance. Listen to Tarran, a Wiradjuri
Mini Episode – Climbing the APS Ladder as a First Nation Graduate Read More »
Do you identify yourself as part of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community? Are you looking to join the Australian Public Service? Exploring your graduate program options? Look no further. In this episode, we will take a look at the First Nations Public Servants, in particular, the First Nations Graduates from National Indigenous Australians
Episode #07 – First Nation APS Graduates Read More »
Are you confused between a career in the public or private sector? Looking for insights on the sector to make your decision? Listen to this special episode of Gradcast, in collaboration with the Future Leaders’ Program of the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) We are halfway through Season 1, and we wanted to switch
Episode #06 – Why be a public servant Read More »
Did you know that everyone falls under one of four communication styles? Find out which one are you. Workplace communication style, or social style, varies from person to person. From your communication with your manager to your colleague and your approach to information gathering to delegating work is a result of your style. But how
Episode #05 – Communication in the workplace: Engaging with managers and colleagues Read More »
What skills can you bring from sports and volunteering to work? From being a better leader, team player and resilient, life outside work teaches us transferable skills. These extracurricular activities, though look simple at the first glance, contribute significantly to making you stand out during your APS Graduate applications and interviews. In this episode, Callum
Episode #04 – Transferable Skills: Learning from everywhere and anywhere Read More »
