In the dynamic environment of the Australian public sector, managing risk is part of everyone’s role. Whether you work in policy, programs, service delivery, regulation, governance, HR, projects or corporate services, the ability to identify and explain risk clearly is essential to good decision-making.

This practical session equips public sector professionals with a foundational understanding of risk management and risk communication. Participants will learn how to recognise when risk needs to be considered, describe risks clearly, and communicate potential causes, events and consequences in a way that supports informed action.

This course is designed for APS 5 to EL2 staff, or equivalent, who need to consider, describe or communicate risk as part of their role.

It is ideal for professionals working in:

• Policy and program design
• Service delivery and operations
• Governance, assurance and compliance
• Project and change management
• Human resources and workforce planning
• Procurement, grants or contract management
• Regulation, stakeholder engagement or corporate services

This course is particularly useful for staff who are not risk specialists but need to make risk-informed decisions, contribute to risk discussions, or explain risks clearly to managers, executives or stakeholders.

• Understand the definition of risk in a public sector context.
• Recognise when to consider risk in day-to-day decision-making, planning and advice.
• Describe risks clearly by identifying causes, events and consequences.
• Communicate risk in a way that supports better decisions and practical mitigation.
• Apply risk thinking to your own work context, whether in policy, programs, people, projects or service delivery.

Planning to book for a team? A bulk booking discount is available when you register three or more participants or bundle three or more courses.

Many of our courses can also be delivered exclusively for your organisation, either virtually or in person, and tailored to suit your team’s needs. Contact us to discuss your booking and available options.

If you would like to learn more about this course or our other offerings, please contact the IPAA ACT team on 02 6154 9800 or capability@act.ipaa.org.au.