A day in the life of Ellie-Rose

Graduate profile

I currently work for the Mine Land Rehabilitation Authority (MLRA) on secondment from my role as a program support officer with the Forest & Fire Operations Division (FFR), Gippsland. I have only been in this secondment for the past 2 days, but I hope it will give me a fantastic opportunity to learn more about DELWP’s processes and the excitement within FFR.

For the most part, my work with the MLRA involves conversations with external stakeholders from mine licensees to other government departments, GLaWAC, private industry, and the public to resolve various issues around mine rehabilitation. The major project my team is currently working on is an investigation into Engie’s (mine licensee of Hazelwood) rehabilitation plan and providing some guidance for ERR on the existing regulation around mining.

What is one of the best things about your current role?

My favourite thing about my current role is that my rotation manager and secondment manager both encourage me to follow my passions and learn about different government areas. As a result, I am finding a lot of enjoyment in discovering my interests.

What is one thing you've learned?

I have learned how to manage my time better and learn how not necessarily to say no but become better at articulating my priorities.

What a typical working day looks like for Ellie-Rose

I have mostly been working from home whilst working the MLRA but now that I am seconded to DELWP I am working from the office.