Facilitator Nicole Turnbull, founder and chief courage officer of Neon Shed, will address the Managing Psychosocial Risk event from 17 – 18 November and 27 November. Photo: Supplied.
How the House Works
Date: 12 November
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Parliament House, Canberra, or online via Microsoft Teams
Email: [email protected]
This half-day seminar is designed to give an overview of Australia’s system of government, and where the parliament sits within it, focusing on the House of Representatives.
This session is designed for anyone who wishes to know more about the work of the House of Representatives, including public servants, educators and community groups.
Topics covered include:
- Australia’s system of government
- The work of the House and its Members
- The legislative process
- The House committee system.
Participants attending the seminar in person will have the opportunity to attend a Q&A session in the public gallery overlooking the chamber. Morning tea will also be provided for in-person participants.
In addition, information on the Department of the House of Representatives seminars, pricing and booking details can be found at www.houseofrepresentatives.gov.au.
EL1-2 Women in Leadership Masterclass & Coaching Program
Date: 12 – 13 November
Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Hyatt Hotel Canberra
Email: [email protected]
Overview
A fully integrated program from insight to impact — connecting theory, real-world application and coaching.
Gain the skills to take on more senior and complex roles. Specifically designed for EL 1-2 officers and management, this highly interactive masterclass will equip you with the tools and strategies to lead with greater impact and confidently take on more senior and complex roles in the public sector.
Learn how to overcome the common internal and external barriers to success faced by women in the workplace, enhance and refine your current leadership skills, and develop new capabilities to take the next step in your career. Set a career plan, seize progression opportunities, and learn how to purposefully lead yourself, your team, and your organisation into the workplace of the future.
This course is cognisant of the APS Work Level Standards (WLS) for EL1-EL2 and is designed to reflect and align with the expectations of these roles. It supports and enhances the capabilities and behaviours required of EL1-EL2 roles as per the APS.
Facilitator Kathryn Thomas has a career of more than 20 years as a management consultant and global learning leader. Kathryn specialises in unlocking performance for people and their organisations. She has previously worked as a senior HR consultant for PricewaterhouseCoopers and held global and Asia-Pacific leadership roles with IBM Global Business Services. She brings deep expertise in adult learning, facilitation, leading change and leading with impact.
Intermediate Power BI Workshop
Date: 13 – 14 November
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Online
Email: [email protected]
Overview
A deep dive into data analytics — shape, refine, and share reports for informed decision-making.
- Craft data models and implement performance optimisation strategies.
- Explore in depth the Data Analysis Expression (DAX) to address specific business questions.
- Transform raw data into compelling visuals.
- Learn strategies to optimise data models for superior performance.
Trainer Felipe Rego is a leading advanced analytics and data science partner, helping teams build, manage and enhance their data science and visualisation solutions in a strategically aligned, commercially oriented and customer-centric way.
With extensive industry experience and analytical expertise, Felipe is often required by marketing, sales, finance, technology and strategy teams to provide support and to deliver robust analytical solutions that are easy to use, understand, and implement. Felipe’s unique methodology focuses on a holistic organisational approach to using data and science to improve performance and reduce costs.
QLD Public Sector AO 5-6 Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
Date: 13 – 14 November
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Cliftons Brisbane
Email: [email protected]
Overview
Practical outcome-driven models for critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Unpack critical thinking as a mental process and set of action steps to address everyday problems.
- Use a structured systems thinking approach to analysing problems and designing solutions.
- Leverage the skills of creative and lateral thinking in complex problem-solving.
- Overcome common roadblocks to critical thinking and problem-solving.
Trainer 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.
APS 5-6 Data Literacy Workshop
Date: 14 November
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Cliftons Canberra
Email: [email protected]
Overview
Influential data literacy skills for non-data professionals.
- Understand how good data translates into effective outcomes.
- Collect and analyse robust data.
- Learn how to manipulate data and select the most appropriate medium to visualise data.
- Inform team decisions through comprehensive analysis.
Trainer Rabia Khan is a public health and data specialist with more than 20 years’ experience in the global health sector, spanning Australia, New Zealand and Europe. She excels in leveraging data and evidence to enhance health outcomes and reduce disparities. Rabia empowers people to drive positive change, make informed decisions, and amplify their impact through effective leadership, data utilisation, and evidence-based strategies.
Building Digital Trust: Securing Australia’s Digital Future
Date: 15 November – 2 December
Time: 11 am – noon
Location: Webinar
Email: [email protected]
In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, trust is no longer optional — it’s the foundation of modern government service delivery. As citizen expectations grow and technologies such as AI, cloud platforms and connected infrastructure become more pervasive, public sector agencies must embed resilience, transparency and security into every digital interaction.
This five-part national webinar series explores how government leaders can build enduring digital trust by aligning with national priorities, including the Australian Cyber Security Strategy, the Modern Defensible Architecture from the Australian Signals Directorate and Zero Trust principles. It will examine the vital role of digital trust in protecting critical infrastructure, maintaining data sovereignty and enabling secure digital transformation.
Through practical insights, emerging frameworks and real-world case studies, this series offers ICT leaders, cybersecurity professionals and transformation executives a roadmap to reduce risk, improve transparency, and elevate trust as a strategic enabler of resilience, citizen safety and innovation.
AI Literacy in the Workplace
Date: 17 November
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Cliftons Sydney
Email: [email protected]
Overview
Your journey to transforming the way you work starts here — a beginner’s guide on artificial intelligence (AI).
- Understand how AI is reshaping the workplace.
- Discover its wide range of applications for improved productivity, decision-making and innovation.
- Explore the challenges associated with AI, including ethical considerations and privacy concerns.
- Recognise everyday scenarios where AI can enhance efficiency and productivity in your daily work.
The trainer is data expert, leadership mentor and executive coach from Data Action Impact, Rabia Khan.
Women in Leadership Summit 2025
Date: 17 – 19 November
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Crown Sydney
Email: [email protected]
Overview
Join candid, honest discussions that spark action and celebrate success!
- Unlock leadership skills that accelerate your career growth and impact.
- Build a powerful network of industry leaders to expand your opportunities.
- Learn proven strategies from women driving real results in their fields.
- Leave motivated with fresh ideas and tools to boost your team’s performance.
Speakers include:
- A record five-time Olympian, Jacqui Cooper is a sporting icon who defied gravity and expectations to become the greatest aerial skier in history. For more than 20 years, she represented Australia on the world stage, turning a bold dream into a record-breaking career. As the first Australian woman to compete at five Winter Olympics, Jacqui shattered ceilings and redefined what’s possible with vision, grit, and unshakeable purpose.
- Chief customer officer, Telstra Corporation Limited, Peggy Renders.
- Group chief transformation officer, QBE Insurance, Sushma Segal.
- Vice-provost, The University of Sydney, Professor Susan Rowland.
- Deputy Secretary, Health System, Ministry of Health NSW, Elizabeth Wood.
Managing Psychosocial Risk
Date: 17 – 18 November
Location: Online Masterclass: 17 – 18 November, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Sydney Masterclass: 27 November, 9 am – 4:30 pm
Email: [email protected]
Learn practical strategies to create a healthy workplace and meet regulatory requirements. Master psychosocial risk management for a high-performing workplace.
New work health and safety (WHS) amendments, including the model Code of Practice on Managing Psychosocial Hazards, legally obligate you to manage psychosocial risks with the same rigour as physical ones.
Simply adding burnout, stress or conflict to your traditional physical safety matrix, however, is not a compliant or effective solution. These complex hazards are woven into your daily operations, management practices and work design. Tackling them requires a new framework and a different set of tools.
You will learn to develop and implement a robust psychosocial risk management system, giving you the confidence to not only ensure compliance but also build a healthier, more engaged and higher-performing team. This masterclass provides a practical, step-by-step roadmap to move beyond theory.
Facilitator Nicole Turnbull is the founder and chief courage officer of Neon Shed, which brings light to the dark sides of work by helping organisations prevent, manage and reduce psychosocial hazards.
Negotiation & Influence Skills Workshop
Date: 18 November
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Online
Email: [email protected]
Overview
Negotiate with strategy, vision and confidence.
- Recognise the importance of negotiation skills in the workplace and in 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 negotiation simulations.
Trainer Michael Collins is one of the region’s leading talents. He 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.
