Check out the latest public sector networking and education events, including a masterclass on interviewing. Photo: File.
IPAA NSW 2024 Women’s Executive Lunch
Date: 20 September, 2024
Time: 12 pm – 2 pm
Location: Australian Museum
1 William St, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW
Email: [email protected]
This event, by the Institute of Public Administration Australia, NSW, is for female public sector leaders at a Band 1 level and above only.
Are you looking to be inspired by the stories of the women leading the NSW Government’s priorities? Do you want to learn what it takes to lead significant and impactful programs of work in the sector?
Gain insights into the success stories of prominent female leaders and hear their advice for navigating the complexities of change in the NSW public sector. The panellists will share their career journeys and what drives their passion to take on large programs of work.
Reyna Matthes, Executive Central, will chat with Rebecca Pinkstone and Kiersten Fishburn to hear about the work they are leading to meet the NSW Government’s priorities on housing and homelessness. The panellists will share with the audience their views and experiences on:
- The power of peer connection and nurturing a strong network.
- How they navigate public sector change.
- Why building supportive teams is key to their success.
- Key takeaways to make your mark.
This event will provide you with advice on the significance of cultivating peer connections, building a robust professional network, and stepping beyond your comfort zone.
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 capabilities 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.
Mel 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.
Investigative Interviewing Masterclass
Date: 24 – 26 September, 2024
Time: All day
Location: Online
Email: [email protected]
Develop the critical skills to conduct interviews. Investigative interviewing is a useful tool in the regulator’s toolbox and can gather large amounts of admissible evidence in a short space of time. However, it is often not used due to the fear of “getting it wrong” or misapplied.
This masterclass will demystify the investigative interviewing process, introduce the science-backed PEACE model of interviewing, and provide participants with practical tools that can be applied in their specific workplace.
The masterclass will include opportunities for participants to practise the concepts discussed and powerful questioning techniques designed to elicit the flow of information from both witnesses and suspects.
Brave Leadership: An Exclusive Dare to Lead Masterclass
Date: 24 – 26 September, 2024
Time: All day
Location: Online
Email: [email protected]
Leaders come from all walks of life, but all share the same challenge. To be effective, you need to effectively lead people. And to lead people effectively, you need to connect with them. To do so, you don’t need to be likeable, charming, or manipulative. You need to be courageous.
We need leaders to embrace the discomfort of vulnerability, show up as their authentic selves, and create the space for others to do the same.
Dr Brene Brown’s most significant and actionable findings are that courageous leaders all employ four skill sets and that these are teachable, measurable, and observable.
This masterclass has been developed to teach the skills of vulnerability, living our values, braving trust, and learning to rise. Course participants will be able to apply them immediately and with powerful effect.
Facilitator Michelle Holland is a specialist in business culture transformation and self-actualised leadership. She brings the Dare to Lead program to life by showing you how to apply the four courage-building skill sets to improve your leadership style, and your team and organisation culture, and as a bonus … improve your life.
Investigative Interviewing Online Masterclass | Practical & Engaging
Date: 24 – 26 September, 2024
Time: 9 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Online
Email: [email protected]
This three-part online masterclass can help you add powerful interview skills to your regulatory toolbox.
It is designed to demystify the investigative interviewing process and introduce the scientifically supported PEACE model of interviewing. Participants will acquire practical tools tailored to their specific workplace, with opportunities to practise the discussed concepts.
Facilitator Jason Scarborough, principal consultant at JS Regulatory Services, is a highly experienced and motivated specialist in compliance, regulation, and investigation, with more than two decades of experience in regulatory roles across state and local governments.
During his time with the NSW Environment Protection Authority, Jason undertook and managed numerous complex and high-profile investigations into waste crime and environmental incidents.
Negotiation & Influence Skills for Government
Date: 26 September, 2024
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Online
Email: [email protected]
Are you ready to take your negotiation and influence skills to the next level? In the dynamic environment of public service, effective negotiation is crucial. Whether you’re securing funding for projects, drafting policy documents, or navigating inter-agency collaborations, the ability to negotiate successfully can significantly impact your success.
Our specialised Negotiation & Influence Skills for Government workshop is designed to address the unique challenges faced by government employees.
Overview
Negotiate with strategy, vision and confidence:
- Recognise the importance of negotiation skills in the workplace and everyday life.
- Discover your personal negotiation style, and strategies to resolve conflict during a negotiation.
- Investigate how non-verbal communication, persuasion, influence and culture can impact a negotiation.
- Use principled negotiation to respond to critical moments in government negotiation simulations.
Speaker Michael Collins is one of the region’s leading talents. Michael is a leadership and change expert with more than 25 years of experience in roles across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. He has served in executive positions within the Australian Defence Force and Coca-Cola Amatil.
As a trusted adviser, thought leader and seasoned practitioner in leadership assessment and development, Michael combines practical experience with academic insight. His credentials include an MBA and a PhD in neurocognitive leadership, allowing him to blend hands-on experience with scholarly expertise in his advisory and leadership roles.
APS 5-6 High-Performance Leadership Workshop
Date: 1 – 2 October, 2024
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Cliftons Canberra
Level 2, 10 Moore Street, Canberra, ACT
Email: [email protected]
Don’t miss your chance to attend our APS 5-6 High-Performance & Leadership Workshop.
Back by high demand, it’s the perfect opportunity to set yourself up with essential leadership and management fundamentals critical for you to excel in your government agency.
Overview
Develop core leadership capabilities to achieve success and excel in APS 5-6 roles and beyond:
- 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 APS roles.
Speaker Liz Stephens is an experienced coach and trainer, with an extensive career in the public service. Following her successful command tenure at the 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Liz established Ripple Impact, drawing on her experiences to help others be their best selves.
In her ‘’day job’’, Lieutenant Colonel Stephens is a facilitator, coach and mentor at the Australian Command and Staff Course.
QLD Public Sector Grades AO 3-4 Essentials Skills Workshop
Date: 1 – 2 October, 2024
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Cliftons Brisbane
24/288 Edward St, Brisbane City, QLD
Email: [email protected]
Your leadership journey starts here. Gain the knowledge and capabilities necessary to not just survive but thrive in the Queensland public sector. Empower yourself to make informed decisions, adapt to change, and get inspired to reach new heights of success with our QLD Public Sector Grades AO 3-4 Essentials Skills Workshop.
Join expert facilitator Miriam Henke as she guides you on a transformative path towards professional growth and development.
Overview
The starting point of your leadership journey:
- Enhance your professional competence to achieve results.
- Gain practical tools to communicate with impact and influence.
- Adopt effective change management principles to support strategic direction.
- Learn about career planning and pathways in the Queensland public sector.
Speaker Miriam Henke is an experienced executive coach and health psychologist with the ability to have a significant positive impact on people and results. She achieves this by bringing more depth and focus on particular challenges and collaborating with her clients on strategic solutions and personal growth.
In her consulting role, Miriam supports individuals, teams and organisations with bespoke coaching and training programs, particularly incorporating positive psychology and neuro-linguistic programming tools. With a special interest in mind-body medicine, Miriam is also the creator of The Mainspring Method.
The 4th Edition of the Women in Leadership Summit 2024
Date: 22 – 23 October, 2024
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Pan Pacific Melbourne
Email: [email protected]
Amplify voices, redefine leadership and foster inclusion. Be empowered, dismantle barriers and lead authentically.
The 4th edition of the National Women of Colour Leadership & Allyship Summit, taking place in Melbourne, is your opportunity to connect with and hear from inspiring women of colour as they impart their wisdom and leadership advice, and delve into the critical role of allies and what true allyship and inclusive leadership looks like in practice.
What to expect:
- Connect with and hear from inspiring women of colour as they share their wisdom and leadership advice.
- Delve into the critical role of allies and what true allyship and inclusive leadership looks like in practice.
- Explore practical insights from leaders on career progression and development.
- Attend skill-building workshops harnessing your strengths to support your leadership journey.
- Connect with peers and mentors, and collaborate for a strong professional network,
Gain insights and actionable strategies in the official launch of WoCA’s 2024 Women of Colour in the Workplace Survey; learn from Malaysian-Australian celebrity TV chef, artist, judge on MasterChef Australia and author, Poh; and select your own learning journey as we tailor day two of the conference into two streams tailored to women of colour leaders and allies.
