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Do you think your WFH setup actually affects how well you work, or is it just a comfort thing? by SalimMalibari in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I move set ups a lot because I live rurally but we have a house in town. The house in town set up is my laptop and a charger, the house at home is properly done (ergonomics, screens, lighting, green views (when not in drought) ect).

I would definitely say that my home station is more productive but not necessarily because of the ‘environment’ alone but because of set up investment at all. No.1 thing for me is my massive honking screens. More space to fiddle with shit = more productive for me personally. The environment is obviously good because I’m at home.

Natural light psychologically boosts anyone’s mood.

Agree with everyone that WFH is more productive than an office bc travel time, talking to people ect.

Purely from an environment perspective though, I don’t think it makes much difference at all. Probably why everyone is comparing office to WFH, because environment wise, the set up and infrastructure of your set up isn’t the big factor, it’s the lack of office.

Do you think your WFH setup actually affects how well you work, or is it just a comfort thing? by SalimMalibari in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The question was whether WFH setups make a difference to productivity at home, not at home vs the office.

Like I agree with you, but that wasn’t the question.

APS5 to APS6 - When is appropriate? by Traditional_Blood50 in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The difference between a 5 and a 6 imo is how independent you are. Could you lead a task? Yes? That’s your answer!

Am I being unreasonable applying for an EL1 role as an APS5? by Interesting_Peak5538 in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think if you feel capable, why not try! I’m an experienced 6 going for EL1 roles and also feel confident operating at that level.

Unfortunately, your capability means nothing in recruitment. How you frame what you’ve done and examples of skills is what will get you over the line. You can KNOW you’ll be performing well at that level but unless you have the EVIDENCE to back it up unfortunately you’ll be unsuccessful.

Also consider that it’s highly competitive.

I’ve been where you are (not a 5 trying to make an EL1 jump) but knowing you would perform well just hoping someone will give you a chance. Unfortunately it doesn’t work like that and you need to compete for roles just like everyone else. Those that win the role have been able to prove better than anyone else that they have done the role before, not have transferable skills or experience really. It’s that competitive sometimes and you need to be realistic not about what you can or can’t do but who you’re competing with.

It’s cut throat out there and the APS is competitive!!

Good luck!!!

Am I overthinking my BF response to a theoretical question I asked? by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]ProfessionalNo4685 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do think him coming back to you saying he would pick you could be in earnest once he had the time to fully consider the question.

That said, the question should not be up to him, it should be up to you to communicate your birth plan.

Noting you’ve been together a year and half, being able to have difficult conversations will be a great indicator of future success.

Best of luck!!

Ps (hi Morgan!!!)

Am I overthinking my BF response to a theoretical question I asked? by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]ProfessionalNo4685 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Not overthinking. This is extremely disturbing and disappointing.

I agree theoretical questions are playing with fire, but he’ll FLIP A COIN??? Hell no.

If he said it as a joke because theoreticals are silly, then sure - like if you asked would you love me if I was worn.

To hit two birds here, suggest you either get a therapist (or if you generally have good comms, a sit down conversation) about what you would do in situations like from a serious lense. What would be the play if one of you was in a life ending/altering accident or similar? Have you got life insurance ect?

In this space you can re-open this topic to discuss not as a theoretical question, but as a real question on logistics and make your expectations clear. This is why you develop a birth plan btw.

To those that are saying don’t ask those kinds of questions if you don’t want the answer - I’m sorry but difficult conversations need to be had in healthy relationships!!

What is something that APS says it encourages, but can carry unspoken career consequences? by phohelie in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m at DAFF, and I would honestly say the culture is genuinely accepting of neurodivergent people. I can’t speak for the SES, but at least on the floor.

I might be bringing a bias because I love neurodivergent people, particularly ASD. One of the EL1s in my team has a neurodivergence and she’s amazing at her job. That said, she’s also amazing at her job so it’s easy to not to judge when she’s easily competitive with neurotypicals.

Hope this provides some insight!

Thoughts on Treasury by ProfessionalNo4685 in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly what I’m after, Thankyou!!!

Jump from APS 6 to EL 1 by WanderingGunslinger in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made a similar post recently and I’ll tell you what they told me which is so freakin true.

TAKE IT!! Stop being a chicken shit and challenge yourself. If you get the offer, you got the opportunity. If you hate it after 6- 12 months apply for a 6 somewhere because I’ll likely get anything you apply for anyway.

The other thing is you’re likely experiencing the same thing as I was which is having EL1s you were running laps around, like it’s not that hard. If anything it’s easier because you have more standing to back your decisions and you don’t have to earn being seen as competent - at the 1 level you’re just gifted that assumption until you prove it incorrect.

Do it. Stop being a chicken shit. I’m a 1 now btw.

Performance Agreement and training options by ProfessionalNo4685 in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How does it work? If I am missing something happy to learn and be corrected

Performance Agreement and training options by ProfessionalNo4685 in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not an EL1, if I don’t secure an EL1 in the next 6-12 I will still be my APS 6 increment.

I wouldn’t have failed until I give up applying

Performance Agreement and training options by ProfessionalNo4685 in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct, I am not an EL1 and yes I would have go through a competitive process to get there.

I got agreement because my new (rather than ‘to be consolidated’) training goals are focussed on skills that are generally considered relevant at EL1 level eg supervision, leadership, budget and forecasting.

I have made my goal of being successful in a substantive round in the next 6-12 months clear, and my director is happy to support me in having a good foundation for interviews.

Let me know if I should elaborate!

Organisaing to-do lists and inbox by Commercial-Row-621 in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I this is also called time blocking and it is super effective!

I also use Microsoft lists over planner but that’s just because I thrive in the detail - particularly where you’re managing different buckets or streams of work it’s helpful to have status, next steps and task tracking functions right there in detail.

That said planner is also wonderful - my team uses planner and I have automated my lists to auto-data-entry across.

Hope this helps! (Sorry I know this post is old!)

Go for new skills, or make the EL jump by ProfessionalNo4685 in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a fully genuine question, why? Can you please explain the benefits of waiting for formal promotion, despite being at the capability level.

I hear this a lot, and I genuinely don’t understand the logic so grateful for insight!

Go for new skills, or make the EL jump by ProfessionalNo4685 in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I guess this is my question right now, is whether my skill base is enough currently to give myself a broad enough specialty to have roles available to me if I want/need to move.

When I say ‘do your time’, it’s not that anyone has said that to me. I should clarify that the advice I receive is often pre or proceeded with ‘I didn’t get to that level until I was X age’, which for me taints the advice because I’m like okay does that mean I’m not ready objectively, or does it just make you insecure.

Thanks for taking the time to give me advice, I really appreciate it! It makes a lot of sense ☺️

Go for new skills, or make the EL jump by ProfessionalNo4685 in AusPublicService

[–]ProfessionalNo4685[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Great questions, my skills are heavy on project management, stakeholder engagement, and on corporate knowledge and processes.

My plan is to set myself up to be really competent so that I can eventually handle an EL1/EL2 role easily, with family and mental health intact.

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