There are many reasons students choose to head towards state or federal government roles after graduation. 

"Generally speaking, if you like the idea of working on the ‘big picture’ and shaping policy that affects the whole country, you may prefer to work for the federal government. For example, graduates in the Department of Finance contribute to the shaping of the national budget each year. The work done by the federal government will usually have a farther reach and affect more people than work done by the state governments. On the other hand, you might prefer to do project-based work that is more specific and that has an immediately recognisable impact. This kind of work is more in line with what is done by the state government where you will be more likely to tackle short-term projects." [Team Prosple, GradAustralia]

Whether you’d prefer to work at the federal or state government level will depend on a variety of factors, as we’ve shown you. However, what will likely be the most important factor will be the kind of role you are actually looking for, so let’s take a closer look at the  Roles available in the government and public service. article by GradAustralia.

Want to know more? Career Services is delighted to host our upcoming Jobs in Government panel session. Please join us to hear from both SA and Federal Government industry partners about what it is like to work for a government department or agency and the types of opportunities available, and insight into what sort of graduates they look for.

The following panellists will be participating:

  • Ellen Piper, Outreach & Partnerships Manager, Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation
  • Elizabeth Stavreski, Executive Director, Procurement Services SA, Department of Treasury and Finance
  • Darian Shephard-Bayly, Executive Director, Offender Development, Department of Correctional Services
  • Fiona Curnow, Director, Communities and Justice, Community & Family Services, SA Department of Human Services, Department of Human Services SA

A series of pre-determined questions will be asked to kick off the session then we will open up to questions from the audience.

DATE/ TIME

Tuesday 29-March 2022

Flentje Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus

5:00pm – 6:00pm


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DOOR PRIZES

  • One Resume and Interview Tips conversation – with Jody King, Deputy Director, Procurement Strategy and Development, Procurement Services SA, Dept of Treasury and Finance
  • One 1 hour 1:1 Mentoring session – with Ellen Piper, Outreach & Partnerships Manager, Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation
  • One 1 hour 1:1 Mentoring session – with Darian Shephard-Bayly, Executive Director, Offender Development Department for Correctional Services

  • “Day in the shoes of a Director” experience with Muriel Kirkby, Director, Accommodation Services, Disability Services, SA Department of Human Services