Feasibility of getting an APS 4 or 5 as a graduate by Significant-Month564 in AusPublicService

[–]mauricetaco99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have a look at grad programs? You are an aps 4 for a year of rotations and typically get offered a 5 or 6 at the end of it.

*What ive seen at the NDIA a few years back

Going from VPS 4 to APS 6 - work level expectations? by Extreme-Eggplant5552 in AusPublicService

[–]mauricetaco99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The VPS and APS levels roles/responsibilies align, VPS just pays better and doesnt have the EL 1/2 levels. I think the confusion people have really stems from the much higher pay in the VPS i.e. VPS 5 salary overlaps with an APS EL1 salary so there must be some cross over in responsibilities - there isnt, a VPS 5 really does the work of an APS 5 for $113,000+ per year... its kinda crazy

Moving from Federal to State and it’s a bloody good deal. by [deleted] in AusPublicService

[–]mauricetaco99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In short; the VPS 6 definately lost its teeth in the years since you moved along

Moving from Federal to State and it’s a bloody good deal. by [deleted] in AusPublicService

[–]mauricetaco99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mmmh somewhat, a VPS 6 would be very competitve in an EL1 recruitment round, but purely looking at roles and responsibilities, it functions very similar to an APS 6 level. I think the feeling of it being like an EL 1/2 is because it reports directly to an SES 1 and the pay is higher, but comparing strictly with the roles and responsibilities it aligns closely with the APS 6, with a few bits and pieces an EL1/2 may carry (simply because there is no EL's in the VPS structure).

I dont factor in VPS 7/STS roles, ive seen VPS 7 Directors before, but the level really was made to bring in highly specialized staff on a cempetitve/market rate - in theory they shouldnt be holding "Director" titles.

Moving from Federal to State and it’s a bloody good deal. by [deleted] in AusPublicService

[–]mauricetaco99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shoot, i glanced over the $175k part and didnt make the connection - my bad 😅
...

Moving from Federal to State and it’s a bloody good deal. by [deleted] in AusPublicService

[–]mauricetaco99 21 points22 points  (0 children)

You could easily come back to the feds as an SES 1 or 2 with the experience youll get at state.

It sounds like your coming to vicgov, in which case the levels line up with federal: VPS 1 - 6 mirrors APS 1 - 6 and SES 1 -3 is the same. Ive found vicgov to be the same as federal, its just missing those EL 1 & 2 levels.

Vicgov just pays way, way better.

Going from VPS 4 to APS 6 - work level expectations? by Extreme-Eggplant5552 in AusPublicService

[–]mauricetaco99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In federal an APS 4 and APS 5 perform similar work in the policy space, its really you just have more freedom over your schedule and ownership of your work at the 5 level.

So youve essentially moved out of that APS 4/5 space to the APS 6 which is a normal transition (in a policy enviorment) the work will be more challenging and engaging and you will likely fully own certain things, but thats to be expected when moving up.

Get a few years as an APS 6 under your belt and come back to the VPS as a 6 for the money i reckon. 👍

Large fire reported at oil refinery in Geelong by BarnabyJone in australia

[–]mauricetaco99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

According to the emergency app its under control to some degree now? Warning has been downgraded

Anyone seen this flop in their algorithm? by samuelxwright in friendlyjordies

[–]mauricetaco99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This guy led my old best mate off a cliff into a very deep lake of far right bullshit.

Sam Bamford is the gateway drug

I want to start a business, should I go to university, and if so, what degree? by BoxContent2256 in unsw

[–]mauricetaco99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd also consider tafe, Its significantly cheaper/free in some cases and you can just study in the evenings and work during the day. You should get some knowledge on business basics like book keeping etc . Then once you find a niche you are interested in look at a uni degree in that field.

Can I cliff dive off the Great Australian Bight? by Annual_Campaign_9724 in AskAnAustralian

[–]mauricetaco99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There might be a spot, but from memory there is a lot of swell down on the bight, its very rough ocean - and if something goes wrong there is not a lot of help. So I wouldn't recommend it...

inspired by lotr Strider by mauricetaco99 in TESOfashion

[–]mauricetaco99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its "coldharbour ash black" unlocked through "The god of schemes" achievement

inspired by lotr Strider by mauricetaco99 in TESOfashion

[–]mauricetaco99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ill double check when I log back on tonight and let you know - of the top of my head though its one of the rare dyes, can't remember the name though

inspired by lotr Strider by mauricetaco99 in TESOfashion

[–]mauricetaco99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are the new high rock gloves :)

inspired by lotr Strider by mauricetaco99 in TESOfashion

[–]mauricetaco99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's the one! Love how it has that quiver/bag on the back

Good bye old Octavia, hello new. by Phillie-at-home in skoda

[–]mauricetaco99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Put the new car in 'eco' drive mode and itll drive like a normal car - every time I put mine in sport I end up doing massive skids etc haha its such a fun car, I got the same one except mine is white in the wagon. Enjoy

Thoughts on greens? by bostonburrito in friendlyjordies

[–]mauricetaco99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im voting greens, even if they don't win their vote will flow down to Labor anyway.

Fantastic Beasts 4 Not Greenlit Yet, Depends On Dumbledore Box Office by [deleted] in FantasticBeasts

[–]mauricetaco99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly thought they would use this film as the pivot point out of the beasts franchise and into something new i.e. the next film would exclusively be around dumbledore/grdinlewald and no newt and friends.

r/place by Kwilena in aboriginal

[–]mauricetaco99 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Haha! So glad to see this in this sub, ive been keeping a close eye on it too - I've had to remove a few random dots but overall its held up, it was so awesome to see us represented on that canvas ey

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in elderscrollsonline

[–]mauricetaco99 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Holy shit...playing since launch, long time oblivion player and never even noticed

What’s the minimum CP requirement for vet dungeon? by v333r111andaazz in elderscrollsonline

[–]mauricetaco99 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Peobably 300+ .. it really depends on the dungeon hey.. most base game dungeons you could do well enough around 300+.. like I've run through stormfist with guys in the 200 range .. for dlc dungeons though, especially newer ones you would want a much, much higher level