Make sure your study goals align with those you associate with. I had a friend group that wanted to succeed in their studies which made it easier to do well.
Say yes to things you’re passionate about. You can worry about time spent doing “proper” work, but this is your chance to make a difference at your workplace so try to make it a better place.
I was able to explore working in different sections of the department, develop varied knowledge and skills, and discover what stream of work I enjoy most.
I think the coolest part of my job is seeing a feature I have created on the screen that is working exactly how it should and knowing that it is being used by other people in VicRoads.