NSW Government | Marketing & Communication

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 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. 3-4 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-paced3-4 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.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Communication

Research

Strategy

Planning

Audience Analysis

Technical Writing

How it works

Introduction from NSW Government

Hear Ryan, at NSW Government, introduce the simulation.

Tasks in this program

Task One: Communications Planning

1-2 hours

Complete a communication plan for an upcoming advertising campaign

What you'll learn

How to effectively communicate important messages that impact the people of NSW

What you'll do

Complete a communication plan for an upcoming advertising campaign

Reviews

Over 5050

5 Star Reviews

"I really enjoyed the NSW Government’s Job Simulation program as it gave me practical insight into real communications work. Completing the two tasks – developing a communication plan and drafting a staff newsletter article – showed me how important it is to deliver clear, consistent and audience-focused messages. I particularly valued learning how..."-- Student from Banaras Hindu University

"What I liked most about the program was the opportunity to develop new skills in a structured environment. The mix of theory and practical application helped me strengthen my problem-solving and analytical skills. I also enjoyed collaborating with peers and learning from experienced professionals.”"-- Student from Maharshi Dayanand University

"Here’s a polished response you could use: “I really enjoyed how the program provided a realistic insight into the financial services industry and the kind of work done at Standard Chartered. The tasks were well-structured and helped me develop key skills in analysis, communication, and problem-solving, all within a global business context.” Would..."-- Student from Osmania University

"I love that the tasks help me to understand the use of Ms Office and it helped me improve my typing skills."-- Student from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture

"It was practical and realistic. I enjoyed working on real-world tasks like a communications plan and brand messaging. Easy to follow and very relevant."-- Student from Torrens University Australia

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