u/IndigoHarlequin

I am looking at taking a contractor role in the APS and I realised I know very little about contracting as a whole.

I'd love to know your tips and tricks for moving forward in the process.

Some questions I can think of:

*If it's a 12 month contract, are you guaranteed employment for 12 months, or can it be cancelled at any time?

*What's the ettiquette for applying for other roles, or leaving during a contract if a better or more permanent opportunity comes along?

*Are there any tax implications I should be aware of?

I will ask the recruiter all these as well, but sometimes it's good to hear from people who have lived experience. Thank you!

I have grand daydreams about flipping tables and sending department-wide emails telling some truths, but I'm not one to burn my bridges.

Let me live vicariously through your stories!

I'm currently employed in StatePS, and have an interview for APS soon. I would like to ask about matching my current salary(within reason of course) as my current role remuneration is at the top of the APS band I am interviewing for.

Is this something to bring up in the interview, with the contact person before the interview, or wait until after I (hopefully) get an offer? I don't want to put anyone off, this would be a great role for me, and I want every advantage I can have.