Graduate Program Officer

6:15am

Waking up is hit-and-miss for me; sometimes it is quite challenging, other times, I don’t even need an alarm. Today it is easy! The Department encourages flexible working arrangements, which I capitalise on by starting work early and finishing early. This gives me time in the afternoons to go for runs, swims or just do an extended grocery shop. After showering and breakfasting then, I jump in the car and it’s a quick 10-minute drive to the office.

Graduate Policy Officer, Infrastructure Framework and Delivery, National Water Grid Authority

7:00am

I am by no means a morning person so waking up at 7am is the perfect sweet spot for me. My day doesn’t start until I get in my morning stretches and then I’ll listen to the ABC News as I prepare my breakfast and lunch. Around 8.10am I’ll quickly tidy up, change into my work clothes, and head out the door. My morning commute is about 5 minutes as I live in the city.

The Department conducts research and analysis to investigate issues that impact Australian cities. The results presented here aim to better inform urban planning and development, infrastructure investment and broader community understanding of the issues that impact Australian cities.