Stuck between a rock and a hard post

[Admin]

I came back to Canberra to start a contract with DSS (Dept of Social Services) to develop and manage a PMO (Project Management Office) for a large piece of work they were going to undertake. They had Deloitte's in to do the Business Case. After 2 weeks being there they sacked Deloitte's for non performance so with no big program of work to create a PMO anymore, they cancelled my contract as well. So I am in Canberra with no work and an apartment to pay rent for.

 

Please, if you know of any Project, Program, PMO work going in Canberra PLEASE let me know ASAP...please ask around...thanks

 

 

[mnewbery]

I'm pretty sure that issue between DSS and Deloitte wasn't made public...until today

 

 

[mnewbery]

Please PM me your linked in profile URL and/or resume

 

 

[Admin]

Yeah, it happened last Wed week but they kept me on for another week till last Wednesday developing some Project Management Manuals and Templates for them but now I don't know whether to give up the apartment and go home to Melbourne (big cost) or desperately try and find something to pay the bills here in Canberra...unemployed again and desperate

 

 

[Admin]

Will do...thanks

 

 

[Admin]

Incidentally, if any one on the site is in Canberra City and wants to drop by for a drink or coffee, I am in City Walk between the fountain and the merry-go-round, right opposite the David Jones entrance

 

 

[planedriver]

Mate, government departments are government departments, you'd realize that, and many of those running them have sh*t for brains and wouldn't know real talent if it was to bite them in the bum. I'm sure someone with a bit of grey matter between their ears will snap you up soon. Lets hope so anyway. Good luck Ian.

 

 

[old man emu]

Maybe you could apply to the DSS for a NewStart Allowance.

 

 

[bexrbetter]

Sue them for losses?

 

 

[Downunder]

I'm surprised someone in the govt (public service) actually made a decision...... (to sack Deloitte)......

 

 

[Admin]

Maybe you could apply to the DSS for a NewStart Allowance.

That's DHS mate...Dept of Human Services...Building next door

 

 

[eightyknots]

Department for Human Services?

 

What services do other government departments provide? (Inhuman?)

 

 

[Admin]

Well, I am back home in Melbourne, hopefully something will pop up on the job front

 

 

[coljones]

Mate, government departments are government departments, you'd realize that, and many of those running them have sh*t for brains and wouldn't know real talent if it was to bite them in the bum. I'm sure someone with a bit of grey matter between their ears will snap you up soon. Lets hope so anyway. Good luck Ian.

Sounds like a typical outsource contract - same with private enterprise - as any subcontractor or personal service contractor.will tell you.

The failure of both the public service and private enterprise to maintain a suitably qualified informed client is a tragedy. It has vendors continually providing what the vendor wants to provide rather than what the client needed.

 

We have this in NSW where the new train tunnels are deliberately made too small so as to suit the tiny mind of politicians and advisors.

 

 

[planedriver]

Too right Col, The M5 also springs to mind. Total lack of forethought!

 

 

[planedriver]

I know someone who works next door in DHS. Pretty good money if you can ever get past all the red tape blocking the doorway.

 

She's not easy to contact, but i'll try and see if they have a need for someone with real computer skills who actually has brains for brains. I can only try.

 

I get the impression that some there, work their butts off, while others work from 1 till 2 with an hour for lunch.

 

 

[Admin]

You never guess what, I moved out of my apartment yesterday, got it cleaned and carpets steam cleaned and drove back to Melbourne. The agent has already started advertising the apartment. BUT, I just got a phone call that DSS, whom I went up there to work for a few weeks ago and was cancelled due to them cancelling a big program of work, wanting to interview me on Tuesday for a role in another area.

 

 

[Admin]

I know someone who works next door in DHS. Pretty good money if you can ever get past all the red tape blocking the doorway.She's not easy to contact, but i'll try and see if they have a need for someone with real computer skills who actually has brains for brains. I can only try.

Thanks mate, perhaps there may be something there as well

 

 

[planedriver]

You never guess what, I moved out of my apartment yesterday, got it cleaned and carpets steam cleaned and drove back to Melbourne. The agent has already started advertising the apartment. BUT, I just got a phone call that DSS, whom I went up there to work for a few weeks ago and was cancelled due to them cancelling a big program of work, wanting to interview me on Tuesday for a role in another area.

Good luck with that Ian, i'll still make a phone call just in case there's another opportunity for you.

 

I get the impression that once you get in the door, they prefer to promote from within, but I may be wrong.

 

 

[Admin]

That's the whole thing mate, a foot in the door. I did hear that DHS may be looking but couldn't find a contact

 

 

[eightyknots]

You never guess what, I moved out of my apartment yesterday, got it cleaned and carpets steam cleaned and drove back to Melbourne. The agent has already started advertising the apartment. BUT, I just got a phone call that DSS, whom I went up there to work for a few weeks ago and was cancelled due to them cancelling a big program of work, wanting to interview me on Tuesday for a role in another area.

Hi Ian,

 

I hope you go well in the interview tomorrow!!

 

Cancel the steam cleaners

 

 

[planedriver]

Eventually made contact with my friend, but she retired a few months ago and apparently was employed by ACT and in a different department. Sorry if I built up your hopes, but she can't help. We can only wish the best for our mate Ian. Just wanted to help if at all possible.

 

Kind Rgds

 

Planey

 

 

[Admin]

Thanks guys, just about to leave for another day of driving up and back