Assistant Director, Research and Evaluation Group, Workforce Participation.
I trained as a labour economist, so it was a natural fit. This was the most obvious place to go.
The rotations. We got out and had a chance to experience other parts of the department. That gives a bit of context to the work we do, and also gives you the chance to develop contacts which you use over the years.
Enormous! The Graduate Program gives you a broader skill set that you can use throughout your career. When we all first started we were fairly specialised, but the graduate year provided a lot of opportunities in career development.
I think when you get respect from your colleagues when you do a job well. These are people who know their stuff, so it really means something when they say you’ve done good.
I love the work. I’ve found the job I love doing and I’ve only got another 13 years until I break the record of 20 years spent in the branch! And I think I’ve got a good chance of doing it.
It’s a fantastic opportunity, particularly if you’re looking at a specialist area. The department has some of the best data in the country in terms of the research we can do. And you have the ability to influence important policy areas. If you want to make a difference and use your technical skills, this is the perfect place to go.