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This podcast is audio of a session from the 2021 Future Leaders Summit: Resilience, Digital Networks and Leadership, presented by the 2021 IPAA ACT Future Leaders Committee.  This session, facilitated by Future Leaders Committee member Brock Phyland, and featuring panellists Dr Damian West, Deputy Director-General, Workforce Capability and Governance at the ACT Government, and veteran Future Leaders Committee members Megan Aponte-Payne and Deanne Allan, workshops the perennial theme of leadership at all levels. The discussion examines the importance of an egalitarian ideas culture and considers ways senior leaders, and leaders at all levels in their career, can properly empower and get the best out of the crucial junior leaders and peers. The Future Leaders Summit brought together future and senior leaders to interrogate and workshop tips and strategies around major themes identified by future leaders from the ACT’s public sector. Held on 26 November 2021 and attended by over 180 APS6 to EL1 equivalent staff from the public sector, this virtually-held program featured an opening keynote, two masterclasses and a panel session. Please note that the participative nature of the online event doesn’t always translate cleanly into a podcast format, however we hope you enjoy the conversation and countless takeaways that this Summit session delivers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This podcast is audio of a session from the 2021 Future Leaders Summit: Resilience, Digital Networks and Leadership, presented by the 2021 IPAA ACT Future Leaders Committee.  In this session, Belinda Casson, Assistant Secretary, Human Resources Branch at the Department of Finance and Rachael Jackson, Chief Operating Officer at the National Indigenous Australians Agency, consider the challenges of developing and maintaining networks digitally, and provide tips and techniques for overcoming these challenges. The Future Leaders Summit brought together future and senior leaders to interrogate and workshop tips and strategies around major themes identified by future leaders from the ACT’s public sector. Held on 26 November 2021 and attended by over 180 APS6 to EL1 equivalent staff from the public sector, this virtually-held program featured an opening keynote, two masterclasses and a panel session. Please note that the participative nature of the online event doesn’t always translate cleanly into a podcast format, however we hope you enjoy the conversation and countless takeaways that this Summit session delivers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This podcast is audio of a session from the 2021 Future Leaders Summit: Resilience, Digital Networks and Leadership, presented by the 2021 IPAA ACT Future Leaders Committee.  For the first part of the session, Masterclass facilitator, Lizzie Nichols, Senior Manager at Deloitte, is joined by Paula Allen, Global Leader, Research and Total Wellbeing at LifeWorks. They discuss the key insights and findings from a recent LifeWorks and Deloitte Canada report on wellbeing and resilience in senior leaders, during post pandemic workplace recovery. , Lizzie then leads a panel discussion with Andrew Colvin APM OAM Partner, Financial Advisory, Former National Coordinator, National Bushfire Recovery Agency, and Former Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police; Kirsten Watson, Partner, Human Capital, Deloitte and Former Chief People Officer, Transport for NSW. They speak candidly about their own crucible moments and personal journeys with resilience and burnout.  The Future Leaders Summit brought together future and senior leaders to interrogate and workshop tips and strategies around major themes identified by future leaders from the ACT’s public sector. Held on 26 November 2021 and attended by over 180 APS6 to EL1 equivalent staff from the public sector, this virtually-held program featured an opening keynote, two masterclasses and a panel session. Please note that the participative nature of the online event doesn’t always translate cleanly into a podcast format, however we hope you enjoy the conversation and countless takeaways that this Summit session delivers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This podcast is audio of a session from the 2021 Future Leaders Summit: Resilience, Digital Networks and Leadership, presented by the 2021 IPAA ACT Future Leaders Committee.   In this session, Catherine Rule, Director General, Community Services Directorate at the ACT Government, speaks about her leadership career journey and the importance of creating strong and genuine relationships with an ecosystem of stakeholders. The Future Leaders Summit brought together future and senior leaders to interrogate and workshop tips and strategies around major themes identified by future leaders from the ACT’s public sector. Held on 26 November 2021 and attended by over 180 APS6 to EL1 equivalent staff from the public sector, this virtually-held program featured an opening keynote, two masterclasses and a panel session. Please note that the participative nature of the online event doesn’t always translate cleanly into a podcast format, however we hope you enjoy the conversation and countless takeaways that this Summit session delivers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join IPAA ACT and the Australian Public Service Commission for Getting Practical, the last episode in our four-part Integrity Series podcast. The episode explores initiatives, approaches and learnings that Commonwealth agencies have undertaken to strengthen and uphold their integrity capability. We’re joined by Heather Cook, Deputy Director General of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, Chris Birrer, General Manager of Services Australia and Iain Scott, First Assistant Secretary at the Department of Finance. They speak with the Series host, Rina Bruinsma, First Assistant Commissioner at the Australian Public Service Commission. Our guests take a deep dive into what their organisations are doing to protect their institutional integrity, the role of leadership in shaping an integrity culture and how to support employees in raising their integrity awareness and capability. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join IPAA ACT and the Australian Public Service Commission for Oversight Agencies, the third episode in our four-part Integrity Series podcast. An enduring integrity system is critical to supporting a consistent approach to integrity across the APS and maintaining public trust. Oversight agencies play an important role in this system as they provide assurance that the APS integrity frameworks, processes and policies work. This episode explores the different roles, responsibilities and relationships of oversight agencies in the public sector. We’re joined by Michael Manthorpe PSM, Deputy President of IPAA ACT and former Commonwealth Ombudsman, Graeme Head AO, Partner at EY Port Jackson Partners and former NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner, and John Hoitink, Chief Executive Officer of the ACT Integrity Commission. They speak with the Series host, Rina Bruinsma, First Assistant Commissioner at the Australian Public Service Commission.   Our guests reflect on the importance of a steadfast integrity system and challenges and opportunities ahead. This includes how to best support APS employees in their understanding of, and engagement with the system. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On 29 September 2021 Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM, Australia's Chief Scientist, delivered the annual Helen Williams Oration to members and guests at a virtual event.   For her oration Dr Foley reflected on our progress in normalising diversity in the workforce. She discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic offers an opportunity to reframe workplace customs and culture, and question whether we, as a nation, could improve our recognition of the contribution older workers make, and better utilise their full human potential. Dr Foley also considered how the pandemic may lead to addressing systemic issues that have stymied women’s advancement. This includes putting the case for retaining and retraining older skilled workers as Australia faces the challenge of accelerating new high-tech industries, while the flow of skilled migration and international students has slowed. Dr Foley's oration was followed by questions from members, which were facilitated by host, Professor Helen Sullivan FIPAA, Dean of the College of Asia and the Pacific at the Australian National University. The event was opened by Amanda Story, Partner at MinterEllison. IPAA ACT established the Helen Williams Oration in 2018, in honour of Helen Williams AC, the first female to be appointed Secretary of an Australian Government department. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join us for External Perspectives, the second episode in our four-part Integrity Series podcast. This episode offers a lens on integrity from outside the public sector. It explores the meaning of integrity, how the Australian public perceives integrity in the APS and what integrity means across other sectors. It also looks at the relationship between integrity and public trust. Hear from panellists Dr Simon Longstaff AO FCPA, Executive Director at the The Ethics Centre, Commander Jason Kennedy APM, Commander Professional Standards at the Australian Federal Police, and Philippa King, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission and former Executive at the National Australia Bank. They speak with the Series host, Rina Bruinsma, First Assistant Commissioner at the Australian Public Service Commission. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Integrity can be defined in many ways. It is about accountability, honesty, and doing the right thing. It’s a learnable skill demonstrated through words, deeds, and behaviours. It is also core to building a high-performing, professional public service that engenders trust and delivers quality outcomes for all Australians. Join us during Integrity Month for the Understanding Integrity podcast. Understanding Integrity is the first of our four-episode Integrity Series, and features guests Peter Woolcott AO, Australian Public Service Commissioner, Jaala Hinchcliffe, Integrity Commissioner, Head of the Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity and APS Academy Faculty member for Integrity, and Andrew Colvin APM OAM, Partner at Deloitte Australia and APS Academy Faculty. They speak with series host, Rina Bruinsma, First Assistant Commissioner at the Australian Public Service Commission. Our panellists explore the concepts of personal and institutional integrity, the APS pro-integrity culture, and discuss how the APS integrity framework supports employees to identify and manage risks and make the right decision, irrespective of level and agency. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This presentation is part of the 2021 Australian Public Service (APS) Graduate Data Week series, held from 22-26 March 2021.   The Graduate Data Week series is designed for all data-driven, data-minded or data-curious employees - particularly grads. It experts from the APS and academia who talk about the effective use of data to drive to drive policy, program and corporate delivery of outcomes across the APS and for the benefit of all Australians.   The podcast is delivered by Dr Jenny Gordon, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Chief Economist, who talks about the growing importance of data in supporting DFAT's operations and strategic direction. Graduate Data Week is driven by the Graduate Data Network (GDN), who empowers graduates to advocate for better data use, analysis and capability across the APS.  You can also read a transcript of the episode here. Brought to you by: See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This presentation is part of the 2021 Australian Public Service (APS) Graduate Data Week series, held from 22-26 March 2021.   The Graduate Data Week series is designed for all data-driven, data-minded or data-curious employees - particularly grads. It experts from the APS and academia who talk about the effective use of data to drive to drive policy, program and corporate delivery of outcomes across the APS and for the benefit of all Australians.   The podcast is delivered by Imma Chippendale, Leader of Data and Analytics at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, speaking on how data informs the agency's decision-making. Graduate Data Week is driven by the Graduate Data Network (GDN), who empowers graduates to advocate for better data use, analysis and capability across the APS.  You can also read a transcript of the episode here. Brought to you by: See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This presentation is part of the 2021 Australian Public Service (APS) Graduate Data Week series, held from 22-26 March 2021.   The Graduate Data Week series is designed for all data-driven, data-minded or data-curious employees - particularly grads. It experts from the APS and academia who talk about the effective use of data to drive to drive policy, program and corporate delivery of outcomes across the APS and for the benefit of all Australians.   The podcast is delivered by Distinguished Professor Maggie Walter from the University of Tasmania, who presents on Indigenous data sovereignty and governance. Graduate Data Week is driven by the Graduate Data Network (GDN), who empowers graduates to advocate for better data use, analysis and capability across the APS.  You can also read a transcript of the episode here. Brought to you by: See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.