Employees at the Australian Communications & Media Authority appreciate the respectful and collaborative colleagues, opportunities to learn new skills, and the friendly and positive work environment with a great diversity of skills and knowledge among teams. The Sydney office location is convenient, and employees value the work/life balance and feeling that they are doing worthwhile work in an important area.
However, there are some potential challenges, such as issues with management, including a lack of direction, unfulfilled promises, and the potential for a toxic work environment. There are concerns about limited career progression opportunities and a perception that the pay is low. Some employees have noted a lack of training and mentoring for permanent business staff inexperienced in IT projects, as well as bureaucracy within the organisation, making it hard to get things approved. Additionally, the facilities and technology environment are described as old and lacking upgrades.