the public sector for portability of personal (sick) leave accruing from ADF service. What are the opportunities for you within the public sector? The public sector is a large and diverse organisation that can offer you a challenging and rewarding career with good working conditions and excellent career prospects. Opportunities exist to act in higher-level positions within an agency or another public sector agency or for secondment to another agency. This may involve you moving from one location to another within the same agency, including regional locations, from one agency to another or simply down the corridor’. ‘moving Many ex-ADF members who have transitioned successfully into the public sector have commented on the opportunity to personal qualities and technical skills, developed in the ADF, into a civilian setting. Many indicated they felt proud of their competence across a range of attributes (mental strength, physical fitness, resilience and emotional intelligence) and were gratified by the opportunity to demonstrate their skills purposefully in the workplace. Many have found their ADF training provided a great foundation, particularly in their ability to exercise initiative, purposeful leadership and teamwork. The public sector promotes and encourages growth, development and career advancement. is no obligation to progress upwards within an agency. However, if you are motivated and demonstrate an interest in progression, subject to operational requirements, you may be able to access additional experiences or further education and training opportunities for which study leave may be granted. Having had opportunities to grow rapidly through their respective agency some ex-ADF members are currently in senior public sector roles, including agency CEOs and deputy CEOs. Some have even entered the public sector directly at CEO level. What differences will you notice between ADF service and public sector employment? Both the ADF and the public sector are values-based organisations. However, there are noticeable differences between ADF service and public sector employment which are acknowledged and respected by both entities. Culture You will notice a difference in culture between the two entities, reflects their different missions. In the public sector the culture in each agency promotes the behaviours the government and community rightly expect of all public sector employees. When public sector employees consistently act in accordance with ethical codes and related public sector values it strengthens the capacity of agencies to operate effectively. Conversely, a
the public sector for portability of personal (sick) leave accruing from ADF service. What are the opportunities for you within the public sector? The public sector is a large and diverse organisation that can offer you a challenging and rewarding career with good working conditions and excellent career prospects. Opportunities exist to act in higher-level positions within an agency or another public sector agency or for secondment to another agency. This may involve you moving from one location to another within the same agency, including regional locations, from one agency to another or simply ‘moving down the corridor’. Many ex-ADF members who have transitioned successfully into the public sector have commented on the opportunity to personal qualities and technical skills, developed in the ADF, into a civilian setting. Many indicated they felt proud of their competence across a range of attributes (mental strength, physical fitness, resilience and emotional intelligence) and were gratified by the opportunity to demonstrate their skills purposefully in the workplace. Many have found their ADF training provided a great foundation, particularly in their ability to exercise initiative, purposeful leadership and teamwork. The public sector promotes and encourages growth, development and career advancement. is no obligation to progress upwards within an agency. However, if you are motivated and demonstrate an interest in progression, subject to operational requirements, you may be able to access additional experiences or further education and training opportunities for which study leave may be granted. Having had opportunities to grow rapidly through their respective agency some ex-ADF members are currently in senior public sector roles, including agency CEOs and deputy CEOs. Some have even entered the public sector directly at CEO level. What differences will you notice between ADF service and public sector employment? Both the ADF and the public sector are values-based organisations. However, there are noticeable differences between ADF service and public sector employment which are acknowledged and respected by both entities. Culture You will notice a difference in culture between the two entities, reflects their different missions. In the public sector the culture in each agency promotes the behaviours the government and community rightly expect of all public sector employees. When public sector employees consistently act in accordance with ethical codes and related public sector values it strengthens the capacity of agencies to operate effectively. Conversely, a
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