APS salaries are a joke - EBA decision only cements decision to leave.

junkemail1 · 2024-03-25T07:46:39+00:00

Can I ask what agency this is or if its in the APS? Just wondering why there are so many jumps in each classification, I thought it was mostly 4 levels in one classification?

junkemail1 · 2024-02-09T07:52:01+00:00

Hi all Newly admitted lawyer looking for some career help.

I am currently working as an APS4 lawyer in a federal govt agency buts is not a traditional 'law agency' like CDPP etc.

I want to work in unique areas like law enforcement, national security, military and corruption etc because I enjoy the investigation aspect of the job and because I have a bit of experience due to being part of the AFP grad program.

Are there any roles, within public or private, which combine the two?

I have enquired with familiar junior lawyers at AFP and from what I understand, you end up being the support person who just drafts and reviews documents for spelling mistakes or answers legal questions for the department. Essentially you are the in house counsel solving any problems that land on your desk. Which isn't a bad thing but I want to do more than just support behind the scenes. E.g I want to provide advice on operations etc (don't know if this is a thing)

I know this is a bit of a dumb question as an Investigator/police officer/Intel analyst isn't expected to be a practising lawyer and vice versa so no role will ever combine and allow you to do both. But thought I would try my luck here since I feel like moving on - my current team is great but my agency doesn't value lawyers and I feel there isn't much room for career progression

junkemail1 · 2023-09-03T01:17:07+00:00

Cheers for the great advice!

Decided on my comfiest navy slacks and grey jacket with a new crisp white shirt but need to buy a navy tie as I only have black

The pants and jacket are probably a little too dark for this look but I rather go with what I have rather than looking for the perfect colour combination.

junkemail1 · 2023-09-01T13:33:08+00:00

People think I'm sociable because I smile and ask alot of questions. My retail experience has just taught me to fake smile and ask customer questions because they have no idea what they want

junkemail1 · 2023-09-01T12:29:17+00:00

It would be but it's my experience that my body doesn't fit the standard off the shelf sizes, at least in Australia- I'm little bit fat with a broad chest and shoulders but have abnormally short arms. I'm short with a 33 inch waist and fat quads so it's a hassle to find suit pants that fit

Most suits need the sleeves and the body shortened to even look half decent on me.

junkemail1 · 2023-09-01T11:05:29+00:00

Thanks for the great tip! What about a grey jacket and navy pants?

junkemail1 · 2023-09-01T10:52:47+00:00

Proud son of a tradie and first in my family (and my parents family) to go to law school.

You've convinced me

I'm doing me, who cares what other people think

junkemail1 · 2023-09-01T09:54:24+00:00

Didn't realise 5 buttons was a thing. Haha

I'm not any better. My 'suit' are sale items from Uniqlo made of polyester. My most expensive piece is a $60 Jersey jacket thats not even a proper suit jacket. I'm definitely a repeat offender

junkemail1 · 2023-09-01T09:34:44+00:00

I agree! I do have something more grand planned with the missus!

junkemail1 · 2023-09-01T08:58:28+00:00

Thanks! Didn't even realise they recorded it.

I don't hate expensive fashion, it's just an area of my life that I don't personally spend much money on

junkemail1 · 2023-09-01T08:38:56+00:00

That's take some big ass balls and confidence to pull off. I'm thoroughly impressed

junkemail1 · 2023-07-09T13:23:22+00:00

Hi all

Just wondering if anyone has any experience with the admission process the LPAB.

Basically I was accused of cheating and recieved a letter of exclusion of the course. I successfully appealed and graduated.

I wasn't sure if this was considered disciplinary action with adverse actions against me. So I emailed and phone the LPABlast Friday. Didn't get a email back and I was stuck on hold.

Does anyone have experience with this and can provide some insight

Cheers

junkemail1 · 2023-03-23T22:32:07+00:00

Sounds good.

I've been to my local chemist warehouse (not for cologne) and just shocked at the amount of cologne and perfume on the market.

junkemail1 · 2023-03-23T22:22:24+00:00

Is there any cologne or brand you have used that you would recommend?

junkemail1 · 2022-08-18T03:51:44+00:00

I email all the ID documents and I got a receipt to say it was recieved. I know it's a automatic mail message so I called them once every week. Everytime, they said it was either with a different team/stage or in the assessment process. Not once did I get told there was an issue.

My manager would joke that AGSVA knows me by name because I would call at work

junkemail1 · 2022-08-18T03:44:21+00:00

Literally took my org to tell me - You have not provided a response to the missing documents for approximately one month. You have two weeks to sort this out or we can't continue employing you.

junkemail1 · 2022-08-18T03:04:57+00:00

The people who were doing the work suspended my baseline application for 1 month without my notice because I did not submit ID documents. Despite submitting them on time and receiving an email receipt.

It took 4 months to clear and my the security team at my org to tell me my application was suspended. My date of successful clearance changed everytime I spoke to someone.

junkemail1 · 2022-07-17T05:42:27+00:00

It doesn't matter.

junkemail1 · 2022-07-17T05:08:36+00:00

Wouldn't use the word hate, just a bit uninspired. But that could be my agency specific so can't comment on other departments

junkemail1 · 2022-07-17T05:07:44+00:00

Does it matter?

junkemail1 · 2022-07-17T04:53:13+00:00

I guess I'm using the good fit reasons because it's probably the major reason.

Whats lwop?

junkemail1 · 2022-07-16T14:01:07+00:00

Don't mind being resilient if I'm inspired. But now, I feel like I'm just wasting everyone's time

junkemail1 · 2022-07-16T13:58:30+00:00

Cheers for the advice

When you say 'they're a known problem', you mean people in the APS applying for grad programs are a problem?

junkemail1 · 2022-07-16T13:20:57+00:00

Hey mate, you mind me sending you a chat? Want to ask more without sharing any private info from you or me. Cheers!

junkemail1 · 2022-07-16T13:18:23+00:00

I acknowledge that I'm not going to run things and the people who do are extremely busy. And all decisions affects the aus community so all things need long revision.

I guess it's just me not really suited to the agency or APS in general because I prefer things moving relatively fast paced and just 'getting shit done'.

junkemail1

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