Check out the latest public sector networking and education events. Photo: Supplied.
4th Annual Innovate QLD 2024
Date: 10 September, 2024
Time: 8 am – 4:40 pm
Location: Royal International Convention Centre, Bowen Hills, QLD,
Email: [email protected]
Overview:
Driving Queensland’s growth and collaboration through innovation.
The Queensland Government is embarking on a groundbreaking digital strategy designed to revolutionise citizen engagement and service delivery through innovation and technology.
A pivotal aspect of this digital strategy is the creation of user-centric digital platforms and applications that empower all citizens to seamlessly access government services and information.
Join us at Public Sector Network’s 4th Annual Innovate QLD showcase to collaborate with public sector leaders and experts, sharing knowledge and addressing the latest challenges in innovation within the state and beyond.
QLD Cyber Security Showcase 2024
Date: 10 September, 2024
Time: 8 am – 4 pm
Location: Royal International Convention Centre, Bowen Hills, QLD
Email: [email protected]
Overview:
Strengthening cyber resilience for a more secure future. Government agencies in Queensland are prioritising cyber security to safeguard critical infrastructure, protect sensitive data, and ensure uninterrupted service delivery to citizens.
Staff training and awareness programs are also being prioritised to cultivate a cyber-aware culture, empowering employees to recognise and report potential security breaches.
Collaboration between industry and government is critical to cyber defence. Partnerships with industry leaders, academia and cyber security experts enhance capabilities and resilience against evolving threats. Even more so as Queensland prepares to host one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Government agencies must continuously assess and enhance their incident-response capabilities.
Join us at Public Sector Network’s inaugural QLD Cyber Security Showcase as we explore prioritising cyber security through prevention, collaboration and compliance. Hear from cyber security leaders adopting a proactive and holistic approach to protect critical infrastructure, safeguard sensitive information, and maintain public trust.
Building Better Business Cases Workshop
Date: 10 September, 2024
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Online
Email: [email protected]
Do you find structuring compelling business cases challenging? Join our Building Better Business Cases workshop and learn to craft clear, persuasive cases built for success.
Overview:
Gain practical skills and strategic insights to confidently drive informed decision-making.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the purpose and components of a business case.
- Apply best practices in developing a business case that effectively communicates the rationale to senior executives and stakeholders.
- Interpret appropriate financial data including costs, budgets, risks and estimates for completion.
- Craft clear, well-structured, and persuasive submissions for approval.
Speaker Omid Haass is a lecturer at RMIT University’s School of Property, Construction and Project Management in Melbourne. He earned his doctoral degree in project management specialising in large-project evaluation.
Omid has more than 16 years of diverse professional experience, including such roles as project management office director and quality manager. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM), actively involved with the Project Management Institute (PMI) and PMI Melbourne chapter since 2014.
First Nations Authentic Leadership for Women Masterclass
Date: 11 – 12 September, 2024
Time: All day
Location: Melbourne
Email: [email protected]
Join us for an empowering experience at the First Nations Authentic Leadership for Women Masterclass. This sacred space is designed to nurture healing, cultivate wellbeing, and deepen your cultural and community connections under the guidance of an experienced storyteller, facilitator and role model.
The masterclass is designed to empower both First Nations-identified women and non-First Nations women by harnessing the strengths and wisdom of First Nations culture to enhance your leadership.
At this two-day event you’ll discover how to embody self-awareness, resilience and the confidence to live your truth authentically. You will also be able to build deeper connections to culture, and community, aligning with your purpose and values.
Transforming Indigenous Justice Outcomes
Date: 11 – 12 September, 2024
Time: All day
Location: The Sydney Boulevard Hotel & Online
Email: [email protected]
Overview:
Exploring comprehensive approaches to breaking the cycle of incarceration.
Focusing on prevention, intervention, diversion and recovery, the Transforming Indigenous Justice Outcomes Conference will inform and enable knowledge-sharing on critical topics including justice reinvestment, empowering communities, alternatives to remand and incarceration, and preventing continuing harm to young people.
Through storytelling, reflection and connection, this conference will elevate the voice and choice of First Nations women, children and men. Approaches will be explored that address the causes and drivers of contact with the criminal justice system as well as projects that have embedded meaningful outcomes.
The discussion will tackle the causes leading to interactions with the criminal justice system and shine a spotlight on successful programs that have delivered place-based, community-driven alternatives to detention.
One of the key speakers, Meena Singh, has highlighted the importance of giving young people a voice and truly listening to their challenges. She has also discussed how various states in Australia are neglecting the voices of First Nations people, including the interim report of the Yoorrook Justice Commission.
Meena will delve deeper into these critical issues, with an emphasis on perspective and understanding.
Leadership for First Nations Women
Date: 11 – 24 September, 2024
Time: All day
Multiple locations:
Melbourne Masterclass | 11-12 September
Cairns Masterclass | 16-17 September
Canberra Masterclass | 23-24 September
Email: [email protected]
Join us for a transformative two-day masterclass where you’ll explore living your truth and embrace your Warrior Heart in the world. Through storytelling, reflection and shared vulnerability, you’ll deepen connections to yourself, your culture and your community.
This masterclass, designed for First Nations women, is about investing in your wellbeing to serve others from a place of strength and sustainability. Imagine leading from a foundation of clarity and conviction, fully aligned with your purpose and values.
Take this time for yourself to reconnect, realign and empower your leadership journey. Creating and taking space to nurture and invest in ourselves as human ‘’beings’’, before our doing, is vital to our sustainability and our capacity to empower, enable and serve others. Many of us are already serving and showing up from our bare minimum reserves, or are already serving from our burnout – we just live with it and get on with it.
Just imagine, for a moment, what it would feel and look like to serve from a foundation of wellbeing, of sustainability and clarity and conviction in your contribution, your path and service. Of practising yourself as being a part of the collective you serve, and serving from your wellbeing and overflow. This is a space to take time for you, to check in with yourself and explore and reconnect with who you are and align this to your season, your Dreaming (purpose) and values.
NSW Officers Workshop
Date: 17 – 18 September, 2024
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Online
Email: [email protected]
Strategic policy skills are in critical need of investment across the Australian Public Service. Now is the time to step up and build your skills as a policy professional, from planning and analysis to policy development and implementation.
This practical and comprehensive program is specially designed to help guide you through the challenges and opportunities of the current policy landscape.
Overview:
Essential skills for policy writing and development – a practical guide for effective governance.
- Determine the core structure and sequencing of policy documentation.
- Acquire the tools to effectively communicate all stages of the policy process cross-functionally.
- Gain a deep understanding of policy development, analysis models, and real-world challenges.
- Create and implement proactive, robust policy development plans with effective monitoring and evaluation.
Speaker Alexandra O’Mara is a seasoned leader with a wealth of experience in the realms of sustainability, policy and strategy. As a former Deputy Secretary in the NSW Government, Alex spearheaded transformative policy shifts in environment, infrastructure, planning, design, building, renewable energy and natural resource management.
Holding a master’s in Administrative Law and Policy from the University of Sydney, Alex seamlessly blends practical expertise with academic insight, showcasing a career dedicated to positive change and innovation. Alex is currently driving change as the director and founder of Sustainable Solutions Advisory, a member of the Science Advisory Council of UNSW, and non-executive director at St George Community Housing.
Women in STEMM Leadership Summit
Date: 18 – 19 September, 2024
Time: All day
Location: Sydney, Australia
Email: [email protected]
Empowering women to thrive in male-dominated fields, The Hatchery’s Women in STEMM Leadership Summit is a platform to showcase the unique experiences and diverse career journeys of the leading women in technical fields across Australia and the globe.
From navigating the transition from technician to leader to building resilience and leading authentically, this summit will equip women with the practical tools and insights they need to thrive as leaders.
Celebrating the achievements of pioneering women and the diversity of leadership in STEMM, this summit will ultimately uncover strategies for breaking barriers, overcoming challenges and supporting a more inclusive future for all in STEMM.
Elevate Your Leadership Skills with Daniel Murray
Date: 19 – 20 September, 2024
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Ngunnawal Country, Canberra
Email: [email protected]
At this APS 5-6 Leadership, Capability and Professional Excellence Masterclass, accelerate leadership skills, exceed expectations and lead a high-performing team.
This face-to-face, two-day masterclass will provide an opportunity to advance core skills and explore the successful leadership requirements for APS 5-6-level professionals.
Join Daniel to learn how to exceed your work-level standards, thrive in your role and unleash your leadership potential.
NSW Public Sector Grades 9-10 High-Performance & Leadership Workshop
Date: 24 – 25 September, 2024
Time: 8 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Online
Email: [email protected]
Looking to take your career to new heights and excel in the NSW public sector?
As an emerging leader, it’s essential to be ready to take on more complex challenges and operate both autonomously and strategically.
Learn practical skills and strategies to supercharge your career and make a lasting impact in the NSW public sector.
Overview:
Develop and refine core skills and key leadership capability to achieve success and excel.
- Identify and develop your capabilities as a confident and successful public sector leader.
- Build productive relationships and lead proficient, capable teams.
- Drive strategic change to improve procedures and meet agency goals.
- Learn about career planning and pathways in NSW public service roles.
Speaker Maree Walk is a highly sought-after leadership specialist with more than 30 years’ experience working with executives from government and non-government organisations. She has previously held significant roles as the Deputy Secretary for Programs and Service Design in the NSW Department of Family and Community Services and chief executive of Community Services.
She is currently the CEO of ACWA, board director of City West Housing and the Parenting Research Centre, and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
APS First Nations Leadership Workshop
Date: 24 – 25 September, 2024
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Cliftons Canberra
Level 2, 10 Moore Street, Canberra, ACT
Email: [email protected]
You are paving the way for the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders in the public sector. Join us for a transformative APS First Nations Leadership Workshop designed to equip you with the essential tools and insights needed to achieve your goals and make a lasting impact.
In partnership with Mel Brown, a proud Ngunnawal woman and esteemed leadership expert, this workshop is dedicated to supporting First Nations Australians in their public sector careers. Through this enriching experience, you will gain valuable knowledge and practical strategies to enhance your leadership journey.
Overview:
Practical training for existing and emerging leaders to achieve personal and professional success in the APS.
- Advocate for yourself and develop your leadership identity.
- Address common challenges faced by First Nations Australian leaders.
- Balance cultural values with career expectations.
- Look beyond your current role with skills for paving new pathways.
Speaker Melinda Brown is a Ngunnawal woman who now resides in the Northern Rivers Bundjalung Nation and has a master’s in Indigenous Healing and Trauma. She started her career in child protection and has 10 years’ experience in the field, including managing the Aboriginal Child Protection Unit in the ACT.
Melinda is the director of Spirit Dreaming Pty Ltd. She is an experienced Aboriginal cultural trainer and lateral violence expert. She develops and delivers a range of workshops for government, non-government organisations and corporate businesses.
