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Join us for this interactive event where you can choose from multiple mini-masterclasses each led by an experienced executive assistant from the public sector. 

Small groups will allow attendees to connect with their chosen expert, network with others, ask questions, and seek advice.

Who is this for?

If you’re an EA in the public sector, this event is for you. Depending on your level of experience, you will be able to choose masterclasses that suit you and your interests.

How does it work?

Choose 3 masterclasses for 40-minute rotations out of seven speakers and subjects. The fourth masterclass, ‘Self-care for the busy EA’, will be for all attendees.

You will receive afternoon tea on arrival and will conclude with light refreshments whilst networking with your newfound connections. 

Masterclass themes

Topics Speakers
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

virtually presented

Sam Wells
Acting Assistant Secretary for Risk, Intelligence & Strategy
Biosecurity Strategy and Reform Division
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and ForestryHayley Goodman
Executive Assistant
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
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 CareJacqueline 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
Australian Public Service Commission

Paulette Billings-Brown
Executive Assistant to the Parliamentary Budget Officer
Parliamentary Budget Office

Self-care for busy EAs Katrina Howard
Executive and Career Coach

 

Event Details

Event date

Thursday 25 July 2024 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Member price

$120

Non-member price

$240

Venue

Canberra Rex Hotel

Speakers

  • Kate Driver image
    Kate Driver

    Chief Executive Officer
    IPAA Council Public Officer (ex officio)

  • Dr Nicole Steele image
    Dr Nicole Steele

    Assistant Commissioner
    People Insights Branch
    Australian Public Service Commission

  • Jack Dolan image
    Jack Dolan

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

  • Rhana Crago PSM image
    Rhana Crago PSM

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

  • Madeleine Ellacott image
    Madeleine Ellacott

    Manager - Federal Government Specialist
    Hays

  • 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

  • Hayley Goodman image
    Hayley Goodman

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

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