Candice video transcript

[On-screen text: DEECA Science Graduate Program Meet the Grads]

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Speaker: Candice

[On-screen text: Candice Farrugia-Roberts (she/her), Bushfire and Forest Services]

My name is Candice. I studied a Bachelor of Plant Science and Honours in Seed Ecology and I work with Bushfire and Forest Services in the Office of Bushfire Risk Management.

[On-screen text: Why did you choose DEECA Science Program?]

I chose the DEECA Science Program because I was really excited to apply my learning and DEECA felt like a great way to be a part of the policy that makes a positive impact for the community and the environment. DEECA has done a lot through this program to support
my professional development.

I have been encouraged to reach out to other teams. We also have access to a learning and development budget which is super exciting. You sort of get to choose where you want to build your own skills outside of your day-to-day work, which is
awesome.

[On-screen text: How is the mentoring program?]

Mentoring from the leadership team has been really instrumental to my graduate experience. It's been really great to have someone who's just there to ask questions whenever you need and I've felt super supported throughout the entire time.

[On-screen text: What does your team do?]

So my team's been involved in developing a strategy to measure how well we're dealing with risk for bushfires in Victoria and being a part of the question asking and data management around that feels really crucial. If you're interested in applying for the graduate program then definitely apply.

[On-screen text: Advice for applicants]

It is an incredible opportunity. If you're passionate, it is an outlet to be able to move with that passion and you'll be supported along the way.

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