Digital

Develop and communicate policy ideas, as well as, consider real-world requirements for developing digital offerings for unmet community needs.

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 1-2 hours and self-paced.
Stand out in your application to NSW Government. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete this 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-paced

1-2 hours

No grades

No 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.

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.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Communication

Customer Service

Diversity Appreciation

Problem Solving

Technology Skills

Introduction from NSW Government

Tasks

Task One: ICT Policy

20-30 mins

Develop and communicate policy ideas to reduce data breaches in NSW

What you'll learn

The basics of data breaches and how to pitch solutions

What you'll do

Develop policy ideas to help mitigate data breaches and draft an email to the Secretary to explain the key benefits of a project to reduct data breaches

Reviews

4.7

I really appreciated how the program provided realistic, scenario-based tasks that mirror the work of NSW Government teams. It helped me understand the importance of empathy, collaboration, and service design when solving complex policy and community issues. The structure was clear, and it gave me a real sense of how public service can create meaningful impact.

Student, University of Technology Sydney

I liked that the program was realistic and closely reflected the type of work done in government roles. The scenarios encouraged practical thinking, problem-solving, and empathy, rather than focusing only on technical knowledge. I also appreciated that the tasks allowed space to consider real community needs and how government services can be improved in a meaningful way.

Student, DeVry University & Keller Graduate School of Management

It was clearly structured to reflect how the approach has been developed in practice so far, while also considering how it can be improved in response to future challenges and real-world scenarios. Therefore, I believe it appropriately prioritises how simulations are designed with a broader scope of attention.

Student, University of Bedfordshire