Question 1

Is NSW Government a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

NSW Government has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 666 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 5% over the last 12 months. 85% of employees would recommend working at NSW Government to a friend and 71% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about NSW Government have been left by employees working as Senior Project Officer, Director and Project Officer.

Question 2

Does NSW Government pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NSW Government employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NSW Government. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at NSW Government?

Accepted Answer

85% of NSW Government employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated NSW Government 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at NSW Government?

Accepted Answer

Manager (19), Project Manager (18), Project Officer (17), Registered Nurse (16), Director (14), Senior Project Officer (14), Analyst (10), Administrative Assistant (9), Policy Officer (9), Senior Policy Officer (9), Associate Director (8), Senior Analyst (8), Lawyer (7), Senior Associate (7), Senior Manager (7)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at NSW Government according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Good work life balance and can accumulate time in lieu" ((in 66 reviews)); "People are great and genuinely care" ((in 30 reviews)); "Great colleagues" ((in 14 reviews)); "Good opportunities for balancing work and education." ((in 11 reviews)); "Flexible work so can work from home" ((in 10 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at NSW Government according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Hierarchical structure makes for limited career progression and exposure to other roles and responsibilities." ((in 21 reviews)); "low salary and hard to move up the ladder" ((in 9 reviews)); "Rampant bullying particularly stemming from "career" ((in 7 reviews)); "Badly organised and poor leadership." ((in 5 reviews))

Question 7

What are the top reviewed NSW Government locations?

Accepted Answer

Sydney, Parramatta, Newcastle, City of Parramatta, St Leonards, Bathurst, Gosford, Dubbo, North Sydney, Liverpool, Maitland, Chatswood, Campbelltown, Camperdown, Wollongong, Tweed Heads, Bourke, Coffs Harbour, Mount Druitt, Queanbeyan, Marrickville, Hornsby, Goulburn, Randwick, Lower Hawkesbury, Ashfield, Perth, Blacktown, Bowral, Ballina

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NSW Government Reviews

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Flexible work environment but challenging due to politics

Meaningful work with good work-life balance, but bureaucracy limits learning

Good work-life balance with no notable downsides

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