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The graduate rotations offer a unique chance to experience various roles before choosing your future career pathway.
Maria Mousellis

Maria Mousellis

A/Senior Financial Analyst, Department of Treasury and Finance

When researching local employers, the Territory Government quickly emerged as the top choice. Especially, the Graduate program had a strong reputation for providing a foundation for a long-lasting career.

The Graduate program equipped me with all the necessary technical and soft skills to succeed in my future role.

Born and raised in the Territory, Maria decided to kick off her career in the NT public sector (NTPS) to remain close to family.

“When researching local employers, the Territory Government quickly emerged as the top choice. Especially, the Graduate program had a strong reputation for providing a foundation for a long-lasting career.”

Many friends and family members of Maria started their careers in the NTPS through similar early career programs. Their career progressions inspired Maria to follow a similar path.

“Before joining the graduate program, I was fortunate to gain a temporary position with the Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet as a budget analyst.”

“While this experience gave me a taste of working in the Territory Government, I was determined to apply for the Graduate program to further my professional growth and development.”

Speaking of the experience as a graduate at DTF, she had “the opportunity to work within multiple business units. These graduate rotations offer a unique chance to experience various roles before choosing your future career pathway.”

“The program also offered a variety of training programs, networking and mentoring opportunities, which were invaluable to career development.”

After completing the Graduate program, Maria joined the Financial Management Group at DTF as a financial analyst.

Maria advises if you’re considering applying for the Graduate program, “don’t be afraid to take risks and step out of your comfort zone. You might surprise yourself with what you can accomplish.”