The transition from University to full-time work can be exciting but daunting because of all the unknowns – Will I fit in? Will I deal well with routine? Will I have time for my hobbies? At PMC the answers to these have been yes! Here’s why:
Flexible work hours!
Just as the name suggests, flexible work hours are flexible! This means you can work with your team to adjust your schedule to suit your needs. There was no need to cancel my 3 pm Wednesday book club or that 2 pm medical appointment I’d been trying to get for months - because I could make up those hours. For example, I’m more productive in the morning so I would just start work earlier. I’ve learnt that the key to this is communication – as long as you agree with your manager and team to make sure the work gets done – you can take full advantage of a schedule that works for you!
Networks!
PMC has six diverse employee networks – the Ability Network, the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Network, Mara Network, Pride Network, Women’s Network and Wellbeing Network. The networks not only provide support and comradery but show that diversity is an essential part of the workplace. Attending network events such as Pride Network’s Bisexual Awareness Day Panel or the CALD Network’s Eid event has allowed me to get to know my colleagues better and encouraged me to also bring my whole self to work as I know it will be embraced.
The Learning never strops (that’s a good thing!)
The Grad program at PMC has lots of scheduled training to help you get into the flow of working in the public service and understand the different divisions within the department. Beyond that, managers and colleagues are generous with sharing their own knowledge and encouraging you to attend seminars, panels, talks or whatever it is to help you gain a deep and well-rounded understanding of the skills and information that could help you do your job better. Being encouraged to keep learning and questioning makes working at PMC exciting and dynamic and never boring!