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    Introduction from NSW Government

    Hear Artchaki, at NSW Government, introduce the program.Explore Our Job Sims

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    Over 750
    5 Star Reviews
    "I really like the program, because of the specific real life policy issue that is presented and it provides me with a clear idea on what is it like to work on policy related issues."-- Student from University of Sydney
    "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
    "What I enjoyed about the NSW internship program is forage is that it gives participants a snippet of what life can be like in the public service, which is a solid basis to decide whether such a career path is for us."-- Student from University of Melbourne
    "I liked the final task simulation for work health and safety. It was really great to practice putting together a short 5 minute pitch, and then receiving feedback on how to go about the pitch."-- Student from University of 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 and Westfield College, University of London
    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
    Policy

    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