Find out about the exciting events coming up in the public sector. Photo: File.
Policy Officers Workshop
Date: 13 – 14 March
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Online
Email: [email protected]
Overview
Essential skills for policy writing and development – a practical guide for effective governance.
Determine the core structure and sequencing of policy documentation.
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 the Director of Sustainable Solutions Advisory Pty Ltd, with expertise in strategy, policy, sustainability, and leadership. She serves as the Senior ESG Advisor at BDO, Chief Advisor at the Urban Transformation Centre of Western Sydney University, and a Non-Executive Director at St George Community Housing and Place Management NSW.
She holds a Master’s in Administrative Law and Policy from the University of Sydney, and previously held senior executive roles in the NSW Government, including five years as a deputy secretary, leading significant policy and legislative reform across a range of areas including environment and sustainability, infrastructure, planning and design, building and construction, renewable energy and natural resource management.
Policy Writing Essentials
Date: 13 March
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Online
Email: [email protected]
Effective policy writing is essential for transparent, accountable, and efficient governance.
The Policy Writing Essentials Workshop has been designed just for you. Set your 2024 up for success and make your policy writing stand out above the rest.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your policy writing abilities and be part of a community dedicated to effective governance. Secure your spot now to join expert facilitator and former deputy secretary Alex O’Mara for a day of learning, growth, and networking in the world of policy writing.
What you can expect
- Learn from a seasoned policy expert and experienced government professional who has a deep understanding of the policy-making process.
- Engage in practical exercises, case studies, and group discussions that will sharpen your policy writing skills.
- Explore the fundamental components of policy writing, including effective stakeholder engagement.
Overview
Master the art of policy writing for impactful governance.
- Tools to effectively communicate all stages of the policy process cross-functionally.
- Determine the core structure and sequencing of policy documentation.
- How to strategically engage key stakeholders for policy success.
- Design policies that foster audience engagement and better understanding.
Speaker Alexandra O’Mara is a seasoned leader with a wealth of experience in the realms of sustainability, policy, and strategy. She serves as the Senior ESG Advisor at BDO, Chief Advisor at the Urban Transformation Centre of Western Sydney University, and Non-Executive Director at St George Community Housing. She drives impactful change.
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.
Influencing with Impact Workshop
Date: 18 March
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Canberra Rex Hotel
150 Northbourne Ave, Braddon ACT
Email: [email protected]
Ever wondered how some people effortlessly achieve their goals, inspire teams, and gain support?
You can too!
Through one jam-packed day of practical training, the Influencing with Impact Workshop will help you sharpen your verbal and non-verbal communication to build genuine connections, foster trust and respect, drive engagement, and achieve your goals.
Overview:
Transform your communication skills to make things happen and achieve your goals.
- Master impactful verbal and non-verbal strategies.
- Learn to tailor your messages to maximise influence.
- Build authentic connections through rapport and assertiveness.
- Hone your written communication by aligning goals with readers’ needs.
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.
18th Public Sector Women in Leadership Summit
Date: 18 – 22 March
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Canberra ACT
Email: [email protected]
Overview:
Creating influential, citizen-centric leaders that drive forward the success of the APS.
- Exploit your inner entrepreneur to find better and new solutions for government and Australians.
- Seek out emerging trends and identify opportunities.
- Collaborate across agencies and sectors, build trust and diversify your outlook.
- Build awareness of your strengths and set goals to become a life-long learner.
Speakers include:
Louise Clarke
Deputy Commissioner, Policy, Analysis & Legislation
Australian Taxation Office
Letitia Hope
Deputy Secretary, Families & Communities
Department of Social Services
CMDR Krissy Barrett
Assistant Commissioner, Counter Terrorism & Special Investigations
Australian Federal Police
Kelly Pearce
A/g Deputy Secretary
Department of Education
Lynn Kelly
First Assistant Secretary, Retirement, Advice & Investment Division
The Treasury
Kate Thomann
Assistant Secretary, First Nations
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Crisis Communication for Leaders with Dr Louise Mahler
Date: 19 March
Time: All day
Location: Online
Email: [email protected]
Learn what to say and how to say it at the most pivotal times of your leadership.
Times of crisis make or break leaders.
In times of crisis, what leaders say, how they say it, and when they respond are all crucial factors in not just the public reception of their organisations, but also the success or failure of their leadership.
The Hatchery has again partnered with renowned leadership communication and body language expert Dr Louise Mahler to deliver an engaging, insightful and above all useful seminar on how to respond in times of crisis in a way that is empathetic, authentic and impactful.
Join her and equip yourself with the concepts, methods and tools to effectively calm the waters and steady the course during turbulent times.
Dr Louise Mahler is an executive coach, media commentator & author, and body language expert.
Louise is recognised as a Top 30 Global Guru in body language and communication and was Professional Speakers Australia’s 2021 Keynote Speaker of the Year. In demand for Adobe in the United States, India and the South Pacific, she has travelled with Gartner to the USA and Europe and is a repeat guest for the elite Million Dollar Round Table in Los Angeles and keynote for the Million Dollar Top Tables in Texas.
Working Effectively at the EL 2 Level
Date: 18 – 19 March
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Two 3-hour face-to-screen sessions
Email: https://apslearn.apsacademy.gov.au/user_login
Executive level positions bring new and demanding leadership and management challenges. This program describes the broad role requirements of EL 2s through the APS Work Level Standards (WLS) and deepens your understanding of the capabilities and behaviours identified in the APS Integrated Leadership System (ILS) critical to high performance at the EL 2 level. Learn how to confidently and appropriately respond to the challenge.
Training in a virtual environment that’s suitable for EL 1 – EL 2.
Procurement Basics
Date: 19 March – 3 April
Time: 10 am – noon
Location: Two-hour face-to-screen sessions
Email: https://apslearn.apsacademy.gov.au/user_login
Procurement Basics aims to provide APS employees with an introduction to Commonwealth procurement – external site. Awareness and understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework is essential to ensure compliance when APS employees are required to commit and expend Commonwealth funds through procurement.
This course has been designed to build the procurement and contracting capabilities of employees as the Commonwealth seeks to deliver more strategic value for money outcomes when undertaking the purchase of goods and services. Training in a virtual environment that’s suitable for APS 1 – EL 2.
Management in Action
Date: 19 March – 3 April
Time: 9 am – 1 pm
Location: Six 4-hour face-to-screen sessions
Email: https://apslearn.apsacademy.gov.au/user_login
This program aims to increase the confidence of managers in using formal authority to achieve business outcomes. This will be done by examining managerial responsibilities in a series of workplace simulations and role plays. Learners will be immersed in plausible scenarios to facilitate learning through practice. This allows the exploration of options and decisions without concern for real time consequences.
Training in a virtual environment that’s suitable for APS 5 – EL 1.
WFP Boost – Identifying Critical Job Roles
Date: 20 March
Time: 9 am – 5 pm
Location: One 3.5-hour face-to-screen session
Email: https://apslearn.apsacademy.gov.au/user_login
This module is about identifying job roles that are crucial to the achievement of organisational outcomes and become a priority for workforce planning efforts. It’s a foundational concept for all types of workforce planning.
Training in a virtual environment that’s suitable for APS 5 – SES Band 1.
Providing Effective Secretariat Support
Date: 21 March
Time: 9 am – noon
Location: Two 3.5-hour face-to-screen sessions
Email: https://apslearn.apsacademy.gov.au/user_login
This course covers the role of the secretariat when working across government, jurisdictions, teams and stakeholder groups. Examine the protocols of secretariats. Learn to coordinate and prepare meeting agendas. Appreciate how to contribute to committee effectiveness and to prepare appropriate documents.
Training in a virtual environment that’s suitable for APS 3 – EL 2.
Grammar and Punctuation
Date: 21 – 22 March
Time: 9 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Two 3.5-hour face-to-screen sessions
Email: https://apslearn.apsacademy.gov.au/user_login
This interactive course provides a foundation for writing clear and meaningful documents. Explore parts of sentences (nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns and adverbs) and review standard grammar, punctuation and spelling rules to build skills and confidence in writing.
Use active and passive voice and learn to avoid common grammar and punctuation errors.
Participants should bring two current samples of writing when they attend. These may be emails, briefs, reports, or other writing from the workplace. Writing practice can be applied directly to their own work. All writing remains confidential and will not be shared or discussed.
Training in a virtual environment that’s suitable for APS 1 – EL 2.
