Past events

Monday July 29, 2024

2024 EA Series micro masterclass

  • 2024 EA Series micro masterclass image

We had a packed day of learning and connecting on 25 July at our EA Series micro masterclasses. We thank all the public sector executive assistants who joined us for the sessions and networking.

Our masterclasses covered various topics to help empower EAs across the public service to do their best work. Big thanks to our expert speakers for sharing their experiences and insights on the following topics:

  • Building a supportive work culture Dr Nicole Steele, Assistant Commissioner, People Insights Branch, Australian Public Service Commission
  • Remote-ready: Managing EA-executive relationships in flexible work settings – Sam Wells, Acting Assistant Secretary for Risk, Intelligence & Strategy, Biosecurity Strategy and Reform Division, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Hayley Goodman, Executive Assistant to Sam Wells
  • Exploring EA career trajectories – Kate Driver, CEO, IPAA ACT
  • The EA leader: how to develop your career – Jack Dolan, Executive Assistant to Secretary Blair Comley PSM, Department of Health and Aged Care and Jacqueline Bodel, Executive Assistant to Blair Exell, Deputy Secretary, Department of Health and Aged Care
  • Interview toolkit: Presenting yourself confidently – Madeleine Ellacott, Manager – Federal Government Specialist, Hays
  • Basic skills for success for every EA – Rhana Crago PSM, Executive Assistant to Dr Gordon de Brouwer PSM FIPAA, Australian Public Service Commissioner and Paulette Billings-Brown, Executive Assistant to the Parliamentary Budget Officer
  • Self-care for busy EAs – Katrina Howard, Executive and Career Coach

Photos – a selection of photos are available below (Photo credit: Mode Imagery)

People

  • Kate Driver image
    Kate Driver

    Chief Executive Officer
    IPAA Council Public Officer (ex officio)

  • Hayley Goodman image
    Hayley Goodman

    Executive Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Risk, Intelligence and Strategy, Sam Wells
    Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

  • Sam Wells image
    Sam Wells

    Acting Assistant Secretary for Risk, Intelligence & Strategy
    Biosecurity Strategy and Reform Division
    Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

  • Jacqueline Bodel image
    Jacqueline Bodel

    Executive Assistant to Blair Exell, Deputy Secretary, Department of Health and Aged Care

  • Madeleine Ellacott image
    Madeleine Ellacott

    Manager - Federal Government Specialist
    Hays

  • Dr Nicole Steele image
    Dr Nicole Steele

    Assistant Commissioner
    People Insights Branch
    Australian Public Service Commission

  • Rhana Crago PSM image
    Rhana Crago PSM

    Executive Assistant to Dr Gordon de Brouwer PSM FIPAA, Australian Public Service Commissioner
    Australian Public Service Commission

  • Jack Dolan image
    Jack Dolan

    Executive Assistant to Blair Comley, Secretary of the Department of Health and Aged Care

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