Management at Department of Education

My direct supervisor is really great, she takes on feedback really well and is always willing to help. My managers are also very helpful, sometimes they can be more difficult to reach because they are busy but generally, if I have a question, they are willing to answer it.

Supervisor experiences differ for each graduate.

Mostly good, supportive, positive, and looking to help me succeed. Some issues with communication barriers (as my manager works part-time/mostly from home, and I am always in office)

Very accessible with good and frequent communication. Great individual performance is acknowledged at meetings.

My immediate supervisor and manager are excellent and easy to connect/work with. I feel heard and understood, especially at the graduate level. I feel like my time is respected and receive useful feedback on my work. I often feel validated. I am generally satisfied with the leadership across the department.

I think that they are accessible and take the time to support and work with you to meet your goals. They are good mentors that are patient and clear in their communication.

Managers, both my own and others within the division have been an excellent sounding board for my work and career progression

It depends but the higher up they are, the less they tend to engage with employees at lower levels.

Performance Agreements with your supervisor is generally well-managed. In my experience direct supervisors have been supportive, however higher-up management are quite disconnected and obsession with formal hierarchy is a negative.

I think I could have been receiving more feedback on my performance, although I am mindful that managers do not want to bombard their staff with constant feedback about minor tasks.

It varies by section but my senior managers have been relatively visible and approachable.

Varies by area and individual.

Immediate supervisors have both been fantastic.

Always accessible, sometimes too busy though

The accessibility and quality of managers differs greatly within the department. I have experienced some who have been amazing and some who have been poor. Internal communication tends to be lacking.

This varies greatly from team to team too. I have had one team with an amazing director, and another which I believe is subpar.

You can luck out and get fantastic managers, although some are not as good as others.

Recognition could improve but my managers are visible and engage with all employees.

Managers are quite accountable for their employees and take serious responsibility.

I have found a mentor (almost by accident and she is fantastic), supervisors very supportive and offer advice.