Skill Development

Episode #25 – Year In Review: 2023 Edition

Happy holidays! Join us in this special Year in Review episode as we wrap up Season 2 with our host, Callum Irving. As 2023 draws to a close, we reflect on a year brimming with insightful podcast episodes and social media content, all designed to support and inspire graduates and junior staff in the Australian […]

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Episode #24 – Future of the APS: APS Academy and Graduate Development

What is the mission of APS Academy and what does it offer for APS grads? What should APS grads know about the APS Craft? What is the Australian Government Graduate Development Program? On the 10th of October 2023, Gradcast hosted its first live podcast event, where we invited current and aspiring Australian Public Service graduates

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Episode #23 – Future of the APS: Skills, APS Reform and A.I.

What qualities are employers in the APS seeking in graduates and junior staff? What skills can we expect to be in high demand in the next 5 years? What is the APS reform agenda? How might artificial intelligence (A.I.) impact the way we work in the APS? On the 10th of October 2023, Gradcast hosted

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Episode #22 – Neurodiversity in the APS Workforce

Are you curious about what neurodiversity means and why it’s becoming a significant topic in workplaces? Do you want to know how the Australian Public Service (APS) is creating an inclusive environment for people with neurodivergent conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia? In this episode, we are joined by Robin Edmonds, the Assistant Director of

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Episode #20 – Understanding fraud and risk as an APS grad

Understanding risk and fraud is a critical part of working as a graduate in agencies that handle customers’ private information. Fraudsters can employ scams targeting both customers and agency personnel through various tactics such as cunning emails to deceptive phone calls and text messages. In this episode of Gradcast, hosted by former Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation

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Episode #17 – Special Edition: Interview with bri_jean198

In this special edition of Gradcast, our host Callum Irving interviews one of Canberra’s favourite internet personalities ‘bri_jean198’ aka Brianna Williams. Bri used to work as a recruitment admin in the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development before she became a TikTok sensation with over 22K followers creating entertaining videos about Canberra and working in

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Episode #16 – Starting life as an APS grad

The 2023 cohort of graduates in the Australian Public Service has now started their first rotation.  In this episode, we hear stories about what happens after you accept your graduate program offer and the start of your journey as an APS graduate. Our guest for this episode is Tom Dobrochodow, who is Callum’s fellow Commonwealth

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Episode #15 – Season 2 is here!

Are you starting your APS Graduate program this year, or have you just completed it? Gradcast is the perfect resource for you to make the most out of your experience. Our podcast features tips, advice and real-life stories to help you navigate the APS Graduate Program and beyond. As part of the grad experience, the

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Episode #14 – Year In Review

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

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Episode #12 – Gradcast Q&A

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

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Episode #11 – APS Graduate Program 101 (Part 2)

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.

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APS Graduate Program 101 with Craig Smith

Episode #10 – APS Graduate Program 101 (Part 1)

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,

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