Capability
Future Leaders Program
Are you an emerging leader, who is passionate, established and engaged in the public sector? Make your mark or extend your network in the public sector with the IPAA ACT Future Leaders program.
The IPAA ACT Future Leaders program is a unique opportunity for emerging leaders in the public sector with aspirations of progressing to management roles.
Designed in partnership with Deloitte, the program offers exceptional leadership skill development and networking for emerging and future leaders. Over six immersive sessions, participants can tap into new networks, build skills, access advice and be inspired so they can thrive in the ever-transforming public sector.
Senior Executive Leadership Conversations (SES program)
Are you ready to lead the future of the public sector?
IPAA ACT’s Senior Executive Leadership Conversations program equips SES Band 1 and equivalent leaders with the tools, insights, and strategies to navigate the complexities of tomorrow’s public sector.
This program dives deep into emerging trends, strategic foresight, and the anticipated challenges shaping public administration. Each session fosters authentic leadership, intellectual curiosity, and strategic thinking, empowering leaders to tackle evolving demands with confidence and agility.
Develop the mindset and skills required to excel in an increasingly complex and volatile environment. Explore strategies for building resilience against global challenges, leveraging innovation, fostering inclusivity, and delivering citizen-focused outcomes.
This program also provides a unique opportunity to build meaningful connections with peers across the sector, fostering collaboration and shared learning.
Join us to expand your leadership impact, strengthen your networks, and prepare to lead a future-ready, adaptable, and resilient public sector.
Emerging Leaders Program
Are you an aspiring First Nations leader keen to unlock your leadership potential?
This program for APS 4-5 (and equivalent) emerging First Nations leaders working in the commonwealth and ACT public sector will connect you to a network of like-minded emerging leaders from across the public sector.
This program has been designed to emphasise Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership voices and lived experiences. We aim to provide a brave space to build resilience and your authentic leadership brand. The program will build from the lived experience of leaders and presenters working in community, policy and implementation fields across the public sector system. Learn from those who have walked that path before you, and work with your peer group to: build from those foundations, effectively navigate the cultural load, achieve outcomes and build a network to walk alongside you as your public sector career makes a difference.
Future-Ready Public Sector Leadership
Step into the future with confidence through the Future-Ready Public Sector Leadership program!
This engaging six-session series is designed for public sector leaders looking to enhance their skills and insights in a constantly evolving environment. From scenario planning to stakeholder engagement, each session emphasises practical strategies for developing resilience and forward-thinking approaches.
Participants will cultivate essential foresight skills, strengthen relationships, and learn how to lead change effectively and ethically. This program is ideal for leaders committed to driving impactful, future-oriented outcomes and making informed decisions for lasting success within their teams.
Unlock a future where your leadership not only responds to change but also shapes it. Join us in building a stronger, future-proof public sector.
Partner with us
Does your company share our commitment to developing capability and increasing the professionalism of public administration?
As an IPAA ACT partner, you can help enable a high-performing public sector and positively shape its future.