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    Introduction from NSW Government

    Hear Artchaki, at NSW Government, introduce the simulation.
    Policy
    Policy

    Tasks 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 summary
    What 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 750
    5 Star Reviews
    "The Case Study is factual and focuses more on how policies develop from the ground stage, involving participation from different people from various departments and I understood the importance of communication among various departments."-- Student from Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
    "It was great to have a practical example of policy to work on, and being able to develop these useful skills was really great, looking forward to using them."-- Student from University of Birmingham
    "I loved how this program offered insights into what working for NSW Government looked like and also the challenges they are faced with. I enjoyed focusing on current real life issues as well as being able to provide recommendations to improve the current system."-- Student from University of Technology Sydney
    "The tasks felt very important and gave me a good insight into the type of work a graduate would be doing."-- Student from Queen Mary University of London
    "I liked that it involved the participant to present on a relevant topic and i also liked the program included realistic case studies for the participant to work on and evaluate."-- Student from Narsee Monjee College

    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-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:
    Prioritization
    Planning
    Influence
    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.
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    Get Career Ready

    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.

    Get Career Ready

    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.
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    Policy

    Evaluate different providers and make recommendations for making schools healther and workplaces safer with our policy team.

    Government & Public Policy Free 750+ 5 Star Reviews