Careers at dandolo
At dandolo we have two interrelated objectives. To do interesting and important work that has a public impact. And to be a great place for great people to enjoy and develop.
We welcome people who are intellectually curious, smart, compassionate and committed to their work and their colleagues.
What you can expect when working at dandolo
We have people join us at different stages of their careers. We’re not a hierarchical organisation; we value contributions from diverse perspectives. But there’s a general structure to a dandolo career path. We’ve spoken to a range of our people to share what their typical days look like:
What we offer
Diversity of work
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We offer our staff the opportunity to work exclusively on challenging public policy issues with clients in and around government across multiple sectors, including portfolios such as skills and employment, health, education, justice, creative and cultural, community services and innovation. Cross-sectoral work exposes you to a range of different policy settings and delivery realities.
Working across multiple activities
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Variety is the norm at dandolo. In a single project, you may contribute to activities such as:
- defining a conceptually difficult problem
- running interviews
- analysing data and turning into compelling narrative
- drafting a report
We think critically about how tasks are structured and assigned to ensure they’re suitable for each team member and promote learning. We hope to empower team members to be stretched by the work.
Strong ongoing support that adjusts to your needs
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We know that effective support looks different for everyone, and each support mechanism at dandolo has room to adapt to the needs of each individual. Every time someone joins the team, they will be assigned a:
- ‘coach’, who will have regular discussions with you about your learning and development needs and wellbeing
- ‘buddy’ at a similar level to you in the organisation to show you the ropes
Dedicated and thoughtful training
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From day one induction, new starters will incrementally build fundamental skills through structured group training sessions led by experienced consultants and leaders. This covers areas from the general ins-and-outs of working at dandolo and internal processes, to conducting core consultation activities, to approaches to analysing data and structuring ideas.
Flexible and hybrid working
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We offer our staff the opportunity to work hours that fit around their schedule and needs, where it works with other work commitments.
An uplifting workplace
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We care about our work, but also each other. Psychological safety is non-negotiable, and we strive to make all colleagues feel equal and seen. Expect kindness, clear expectations, and teammates who want you to succeed and celebrate success. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all its forms.
Best practice parental leave
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Our parental leave policy is consistent with WGEA best practice guidance, find out more here
Competitive and fair salaries
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With a chance for meaningful progression every year.
Perks that match our values
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Like the beloved daily coffee run, funding for social activities, and comfort with firm technology being used for personal purposes.
Dedicated early career programs
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We also offer dedicated programs for those early on in their careers, including Internships and a graduate program
What we’re looking for
Our people come from a variety of backgrounds, but they often have these things in common:
- Intellectual curiosity and a genuine desire to contribute to positive impact across a wide range of public policy issues
- A willingness to advocate for their opinions, and the flexibility to adjust them in the face of new evidence
- Strong conceptual and analytical thinking skills
- Delight in tackling tough problems because of their difficulty, not in spite of it
- First rate oral and written communication skills
Current opportunities
Graduate Program
Our people come from a variety of backgrounds, but they often have these things in common:
- be a strong, structured thinker, and a clear, compelling communicator
- be comfortable with both qualitative and quantitative analysis - or enthusiatic to learn
- be intellectually curious, care about public policy problems and how to solve them
- have a positive attitude, empathy, and interpersonal skills
- have a relevant academic qualification (to be completed by the time you would be commencing in the role)
