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Why complete our Job Simulation
A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at NSW Government. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.Self-paced1-2 hoursNo gradesNo assessments
Right now there are great things happening in NSW. Transitioning our State into a new era requires talented and passionate people, including students like you, who want to become our future leaders.
If you want a challenging and varied career with the opportunity to help deliver better outcomes for the people of NSW, then join our virtual internship program, where you will build real skills and gain some insight into some of the work our graduates do.
You can find out more about the NSW Government Graduate Program and register your interest on our website.
Whilst we encourage you to complete as many modules as you are interested in, you only need to complete a module in order to receive your certificate of completion. Modules are designed to align with functional areas of interest within the NSW Government Graduate Program and reflect the variety of work that our Graduates do.
Skills you will learn and practice:
Prioritising
Planning
Influencing
Communication
Negotiation
How it works
Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at NSW Government. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.
Introduction from NSW Government
Hear Artchaki, at NSW Government, introduce the program.Explore Our Job SimsTasks in this program
Task One: Policy Officer Case Study
30-60 mins
Select the best value provider for stocking healthy food options in school canteens and develop a project summaryWhat you'll learn
- How to critically evaluate proposals and deliver recommendations
What you'll do
- Select the best value provider for stocking healthy food options in school canteens and develop a project summary
Reviews
Over 3505 Star Reviews
"Understanding roles within the NSW government provides valuable insights into the responsibilities and expectations associated with various positions. Additionally, participating in a program like this offers a great opportunity to identify and develop relevant skills that are crucial for success in these roles."-- Student from Clemson University
"The tasks translated well to an online platform, and it gave a quick and easy insight into what working for the NSW Government might be like."-- Student from University of Wollongong
"I felt like the case study was a genuine project; that I was collaborating with and communicating with real people. It felt authentic and reassuring, leaving me with confidence for tackling real-world problems."-- Student from University of New South Wales
"I liked the assigned tasks. It gave me an insight into what would my role as a graduate involve, and I truly enjoyed it."-- Student from University of New South Wales
"I really liked the structure of the program specially how it tested my organisational capacity and problem solving skills. It kept me extremely involved due to the interesting tasks it had. In fact these tasks were stimulating my skills and I do look forward to more such initiatives."-- Student from University of New South Wales
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