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Enhance your capability, confidence, and strategic value in a contemporary public sector context.

IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
Are you an executive assistant (EA) in the public sector looking to enhance your influence and effectiveness in a changing public sector environment? Are you ready to strengthen the professional and interpersonal capabilities needed to support executive leadership at a strategic level? Would your agency benefit from your ability to operate with greater foresight, resilience, and professionalism? This course is designed to support EAs who play a pivotal role in enabling good public administration and who are seeking to elevate their contribution as trusted advisors and collaborators.

HOW DOES THIS SUPPORT YOUR PUBLIC SERVICE CAREER?
This program is aligned with IPAA’s commitment to strengthening the capability of public sector professionals. By investing in your growth as an executive assistant, you will be better placed to:

• Provide strategic support to senior leaders.
• Navigate change with professionalism and confidence.
• Contribute to public purpose with clarity, integrity, and impact.

DELIVERY
This course is delivered over two half days using Microsoft Teams.

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN?

• The role of an executive assistant is critical to the smooth functioning of government departments and agencies, yet often undervalued. This program will empower you with the confidence, tools, and strategic mindset to excel in high-performance, high-trust environments.
• Delivered through interactive workshops, case-based learning, and practical reflection, this course aligns with the IPAA values of integrity, respect, service, and excellence.

Enhanced capability to:

• Demonstrate resilience and adaptability in supporting executive leaders through complexity, reform, and
  change.
• Apply advanced organisational and communication skills to manage competing priorities, stakeholders, and
  expectations.
• Solve problems and make sound decisions under pressure by drawing on judgement and initiative.
• Build trusted relationships and professional rapport across diverse teams and levels of leadership.
• Operate effectively in hybrid and digital environments, using tools and technology to support executive
  functions.
• Manage increased scope and expanded responsibilities through practical time and task management
  techniques.

Improved wellbeing and workplace impact through:

• Strategies for self-care and work-life balance, aligned with sustainable high performance.
• Tools to enhance presence, clarity, and creativity in your day-to-day work.
• A growth mindset to support continuous learning, reflective practice, and adaptive leadership.
• Connection with a peer network of executive assistants across the ACTPS and APS, offering shared insights and mutual support.

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

If you work for the federal or ACT public service, or in the broader public-for-purpose sector, you’re most likely already a member of IPAA ACT. Check our membership list if you’re not sure.