The pay is competitive compared to other grad programs and progression through the APS classifications is swift. I started the grad program at APS3 level, was promoted to APS4 mid-way through the 10 month program and will be promoted to APS5 at the end of the program, pending successful completion.
Graduate, Canberra - 30 Oct 2023
The pay is quite good for entry level staff
Graduate, Canberra - 27 Oct 2023
Pay is okay, what bonuses though?
Graduate, Canberra - 25 Oct 2023
The pay is relatively good compared to other APS departments.
Graduate, Canberra - 23 Oct 2023
Pay and bonuses are generally very good for the roles as given.
Graduate, Canberra - 23 Oct 2023
The prospect of year-over-year real-wage cuts is disconcerting. A lot of employees seem to already do a lot of unpaid work, now the Department seems to want to pay them less. Additionally, bonuses based on individual performance seem absurd - they create perverse incentives and toxic work environments when people are competing against each other rather than working together. If there are bonuses, they should be distributed equally to all employees to prevent such perverse incentives.
Graduate, Canberra - 23 Oct 2023