Landgate
2021 Aboriginal Graduate Project Officers Programme
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 75,000 - 79,999 / Year
- $75,000 - $79,999
- 4 vacancies
- Apply by 30 Nov 2020
Aboriginal Graduate Project Officers
WANTED: Aboriginal University graduates
Landgate is committed to improving employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible for appointment to these roles, as a measure intended to achieve equality, as per Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984.
Additionally, as a measure to improve our diversity, in line with the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984, we're specifically seeking university graduates who are under the age of 25.
Landgate's Graduate Program is a structured 2 Year program, and next year's program commences in February 2021. We're open to graduates from all fields of study, however, qualifications that are directly linked to our business will be considered favourably. By Joining a public sector agency renowned for innovative practices, you will gain practical knowledge and experience across our business, laying the foundation for a successful career in the public sector.
Successful graduates will work on a variety of projects across the business which make use of your individual qualifications, skills, experience and interests. Additionally, you will work with people who value collaboration, flexibility and innovation.
During the program you'll be supported by an experienced mentor from within the business, participate in a tailored professional development program (both on and off the job), build networks with current and past graduates from within Landgate and across the public sector, and have access to our extensive wellbeing program.
Our Aboriginal Graduate Project Officers have access to a number of support options throughout the program, including informal mentoring with other Aboriginal staff, and access to our Employee Assistance Program – a free, confidential counselling service provided for you and your eligible family members, paid for by Landgate. You'll also get the chance to contribute to Aspire – Landgate's Aboriginal Economic Participation Strategy.
To learn more about what our Graduate program is really like, check out our website.
If you need to, you can contact Laura Grant, Strategic P&C Consultant, on 08 9273 7009 or email Laura.Grant@landgate.wa.gov.au to discuss the program in more detail (but don't send your application here).
So tell us, do you have what it takes?
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Enjoy working with others and being a team player
- Be a creative, innovative thinker
- Have great problem-solving skills
- Be able to organise yourself to meet deadlines
- Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude
Also, our values are vitally important to how we do our business – you'll need to be able to demonstrate you are the right cultural fit for our business. You can find out more about our values on our website, as well as more about what we can offer you as an employer.
The essential stuff…
OK, so there are a few more requirements:
- To be part of our program, you will need a bachelor's degree or higher that was (or will be) completed in 2018, 2019 or 2020 and you'll need to be under 25 years old, as of 31 December 2020. Graduates across all disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Have you ticked all these boxes? If so, don't delay, apply today!
If you don't want to miss out on this great opportunity, apply now by:
- Providing a copy of your academic record or evidence of your degree (so we can confirm you are a recent graduate)
- Providing a CV that highlights your talents, and includes the contact details for two referees
This is an open job pool and review of applications and assessments will be held in order of application submissions.
Vacancies will be offered on a full-time or part-time fixed-term basis. If a similar or permanent vacancy in a similar location becomes available, applicants deemed suitable may be considered.
The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes provision of a current National Police Clearance that is less than six months old, declaration of any previous discipline or misconduct findings or allegations, and the verification of claims made throughout the recruitment process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to incur all costs associated with obtaining a Police Clearance.
Please be advised, we may close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date if we are inundated with applications. Be timely with your application if you don't want to miss out!
Reviews
The day-to-day responsibilities of a Graduate at Landgate are fantastic. I have had the opportunity to take full responsibility of projects, which has required me to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, organise meetings and schedule relevant deadlines. I have a learnt a lot from these opportunities and know these skills will be transferable and valuable throughout my career.
I assist in providing market valuations for residential and commercial properties. I also write objection reports.
My role comprises of assisting with correcting errors in data sets and doing some ground-level geodetic work. My day-to-day responsibilities are primarily acting as a support role for the geodesists.
About the employer
Landgate
4.2
100 - 500 employees
Government & Public Service
At Landgate you have the unique opportunity to ask yourself ‘Where will your career take you?’ Come onboard and embrace Landgate’s way of working!
Pros and cons of working at Landgate
Pros
The work environment is highly flexible, I am offered a lot of opportunities and am also able to take advantage and enable myself by picking up extra tasks as though I was a permanent team member. The majority of people are very open to communicating and assisting me, and I feel like there are a lot of people who are on my side and just as involved in seeing myself succeed. The company is very open about breaking down existing silos and is interested in striving towards continuous improvement from the ground upwards. Heavily relationship based, which forces you to communicate more frequently and openly when your projects affect others.
Self Managed Flexi-Time
The positive and friendly culture is the best thing about my organisation. The people have been welcoming and happy to lend a helping hand. For us graduates, there are also a lot of training opportunities available to us and my experience has been that people within the organisation are eager to allow you get involved in as much as possible.
My co-workers are very nice and are always willing to help me out
The flexi hours are fantastic. There is no stress about going to work 'late'. You can also choose to have a long day earlier in the week to have a shorter day later in the week.
I believe the best thing about working at Landgate is the culture. I have felt welcomed every time and people are easily approachable. In my experience so far, I haven't had issues with anyone and it's a smaller organisation which means it's quite easy to figure out what's where and who does what.
I enjoy the breadth and diversity of work at Landgate. It is great to have the opportunity to collaborate with different areas and functions of the business. I am constantly learning something new about what Landgate does and enjoy meeting new people, all of whom are friendly, supportive and passionate about delivering meaningful results for the business and state.
I believe Landgate is relatively diverse with a large number of women in leadership roles and in terms of employing people from diverse backgrounds.
Cons
It's a slower pace than companies I have worked for before, and while 80% of people tend to get back to me, there is the occasional 20% who don't respond to emails. In a graduate position, there is some uncertainty towards my employment once the program ends, and the program is shorter than most, running only for a year while many others go for 2+ years.
The work I do is often adding value but it's difficult to pin-point exactly where it aligns with the organisations long term vision and objective.
It's in Midland
If I had to be very picky, the quality of training could be better. My colleagues are extremely busy with their work which means I may have to wait a while before receiving some help in my training.
I believe there isn't a focus on customers/users of our products and services. I find it very difficult to relate what I do to how it better serves the organisation's customers.
One downfall of working at Landgate is the career uncertainty upon completion of the 12-month graduate program. Whilst it is interesting having the opportunity to complete rotations in different areas of the business, there is not a confirmed role for graduates upon the completion of the program. This causes some uncertainty in regards to career mapping. I love the day-to-day work at Landgate, my concerns often relate to future employment prospects within the business, which align with my qualifications and career aspirations.