Join us for a valedictory address by Ray Griggs AO CSC, Secretary of the Department of Social Services on 19 February where he will reflect on 46 years of public service and current challenges facing leadership. After, connect with your peers at an open networking session at the National Press Club. If you work for […]

Are you ready to embrace your role in shaping a future-focused public service? Join our webinar empowering public servants at all levels to become stewards of the APS. Delivered by seasoned experts, this session combines insightful theory with real-world case studies to bring the concept of stewardship to life.  You’ll explore:  The fundamentals of stewardship—what […]

This event is now sold out, but you can still join the waitlist. Celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 & the Helen Williams Oration! Join us for breakfast with a trio of extraordinary women: Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, the 28th Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Michelle Steele, Chief First Nations Officer […]

This event is run by Women in Media Australia, proudly supported by the Institute of Public Administration (IPAA) ACT. In the age of artificial intelligence, is Australia prepared to handle mis- and disinformation and protect its democracy? Around the world, mis- and disinformation are shaping opinions with troubling effects on news reporting, voting behaviour, and […]

Register now for the 2025 IPAA ACT Future Leaders Summit: Managing across borders – the hybrid & remote team leader and learn how to navigate the complexities of hybrid and remote team management! This summit is your opportunity to build your capability to effectively lead teams across borders and workspaces. Learn how to overcome challenges […]

Improve your ethical decision-making skills for when it matters most. In the public sector, when decision-making doesn’t comply with ethical standards, consequences for communities can be serious – so how can you sharpen your skills and mindset to safeguard against future integrity crises? In the lead-up to our IPAA hypothetical, this webinar combines research and […]

Are you prepared to guide your team – and yourself – through challenging times?  From machinery of government changes to having difficult conversations, working in the public sector can come with its own set of challenges. As a leader, you’re often expected to make decisions that directly impact your team or Australia’s communities more broadly. […]

THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED — MORE DATES COMING SOON. Elevate performance. Empower leadership. Enhance outcomes. IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU? Are you a team leader, supervisor or manager striving to bring out the best in your staff? Do you want to enhance your approach to setting expectations, conducting performance reviews, and supporting ongoing development? […]

Make better evidence-based decisions for Australia's communities.  The public sector's work – and decisions - shape Australia as a nation. To maintain trust and transparency, data and rigorous research need to underpin everything it does. This webinar will give you the tools to create reliable and trustworthy solutions that go beyond superficial fixes.  Based on real-life […]

Join us for our next Secretary Series with Auditor-General for Australia, Caralee McLiesh PSM. She will draw on her extensive experience in the public and private sectors, sharing key lessons and insights for current and aspiring leaders in the public sector. She will also talk about the current and future priorities of the Australian National Audit […]