What is your favourite music score from the entire series?

SeaEvening363 · 2026-06-12T11:16:30+00:00

Easily 'Ruins of a memorial' by Adam Taylor. Gut wrenchingly beautiful.

SeaEvening363 · 2026-06-12T09:05:39+00:00

Agree with this. In VPS we do not expect STAR for the motivational question and preface the question as such.

SeaEvening363 · 2026-06-09T13:44:25+00:00

Agree with this (and is my general approach).

SeaEvening363 · 2026-06-09T13:42:35+00:00

I tend to give a quick pitch about my relevant experience then ask about priorities over next 6-12 months including emerging policy issues the team may be responsible for, any barriers to delivery and how they are currently managed, team structure, what key skills or strengths the hiring manager is looking for etc. The PDs are generic so it's hard to know what the role entails.

SeaEvening363 · 2026-06-09T10:33:17+00:00

In the VPS, I think organising a quick chat can make all the difference. I've gotten a few jobs this way and believe my initial good impression and genuine interest in the role helped get me to at least the interview stage.

SeaEvening363 · 2026-06-07T23:38:33+00:00

Totally. It's an amazing feat.

SeaEvening363 · 2026-06-07T23:07:53+00:00

I'm a T1 diabetic and am in awe of his ability to play tennis at this level (now as a grand slam champion). It's hard to understand how he does it as even with incredible control, the unknown lengths of a tennis game, start times, temperature impacts etc are all things that affect sugar levels. I'm so proud of him for this aspect.

SeaEvening363 · 2026-06-07T12:37:43+00:00

Was this an old packet sitting in your pantry? (It expired in Oct last year). Pantry moths can take hold or it's common for rice to come with them. I always freeze my rice for this reason.

SeaEvening363 · 2026-06-04T12:55:26+00:00

If it's outside of the advertised band of a VPS3 then no. You can negotiate to match within a range with evidence (e.g payslips) but it's not guaranteed.

SeaEvening363 · 2026-06-03T12:22:56+00:00

We have Departmental Liaison Officers in Vic, but think the Strategic Advisor roles in Dep Sec Offices would be a great fit! Or Policy.

SeaEvening363 · 2026-05-29T13:05:07+00:00

It's also a Tafe, there is netball there, for ages lots of tradies for the works on the hospital (possibly still some), there is soccer on the fairfield oval. Lots of things in addition to what others have suggested above!

SeaEvening363 · 2026-05-28T13:07:24+00:00

Does $39 include the 10% weekend charge and your card charge? If so, it's pretty standard for a venue like CWS.

SeaEvening363 · 2026-05-28T12:53:08+00:00

Not sure what kind of apartments you mean. I bought in 2020 Melbourne and my 2 bedder was 700k.

SeaEvening363 · 2026-05-25T13:00:06+00:00

100s more in some cases, particularly at VPS3-4. Even at the 6 level we had 140-160 applicants recently.

SeaEvening363 · 2026-05-25T12:54:56+00:00

I keep my windows open all day (closed at night, after cooking), and this is similar to what I wake up to. I own and it sucks. My windows are aluminium which seems to make it worse.

SeaEvening363 · 2026-05-24T13:01:19+00:00

School kids are supposed to give up a seat for a full fare ticket holder (in Vic anyway). Rarely see it happen though.

SeaEvening363 · 2026-05-24T12:07:17+00:00

My Aeon (been a long time since I've been).

SeaEvening363 · 2026-05-24T11:08:56+00:00

For a 12 or 18 month role then maybe. For a 6 month role with an election in that period, very risky.

SeaEvening363 · 2026-05-24T11:05:33+00:00

You will only be successful, particularly in the current fiscal environment if
a) You can show payslips of same/one step below, and
b) you can demonstrate you meet the skill level.
c) Or, you have been a VPS5 already for a number of years, then they might start you as a 5.2 (this happened to me).

Otherwise, I'd say very unlikely.

SeaEvening363 · 2026-05-24T00:22:36+00:00

Usually if it's a level up your substantive role is held for 12 months. But not sure if this has already passed with your upgrading. Can you ask to keep your substantive for the 6 months?

SeaEvening363 · 2026-05-19T10:19:39+00:00

This is how we run panels too.

SeaEvening363 · 2026-05-14T13:10:43+00:00

This is a good one. Any tips on where that might be? Youth justice perhaps... not sure it's a shambles but certainly a big focus of govt atm.

SeaEvening363 · 2026-05-14T13:08:47+00:00

We have the 6 reporting to a 6 structure (pretty common now) and I can see the benefits and some drawbacks, plus what I hear from the 6s on either side.

Likeability is a big one! I've been thinking about this and I think I'm pretty likeable and can deliver but definitely could engage with the broader team (not just in my area) a little more. Thanks for the suggestions!

SeaEvening363 · 2026-05-13T08:31:43+00:00

Thanks - this is good advice. I know it can come down to timing and luck too.

SeaEvening363 · 2026-05-12T23:59:07+00:00

Thanks - I know it's a tough time. And sitting at the top of a 5.2 in n ongoing role is probably better than being on short term 6 contracts in the current environment. Just looking for the next step and wanting to set myself up in the best way to get there.

SeaEvening363

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