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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 #19 – APS beyond Canberra: The regional experience

Although Canberra serves as the vibrant heart of the Australian public service (APS), a number of government agencies are based in regions beyond this central hub. In this episode, we delve into the unique experiences of those working within the APS in these regional areas. Join us as we engage with three guests from 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 9 - Mental health and wellbeing of APS Graduates

Episode #09 – Mental Health and wellbeing of APS Graduates

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?

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Episode #08 – Listen and Check-in: R U OK?

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

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Climbing the APS Ladder as a First Nation Graduate with Tarran Backhus

Mini Episode – Climbing the APS Ladder as a First Nation Graduate

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

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Episode #04 – Transferable Skills: Learning from everywhere and anywhere

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

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