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Events, Seminars and forums
The Australian Public Service Commission (the Commission) has a range of cost effective seminars and events for all APS levels. These seminars and events are held in all the regions and are an important way of gaining access to information on current, upcoming and critical challenges. They provide an opportunity for APS staff to be informed of the emerging issues that affect the APS. These events and seminars help provide the information relevant to build the capability of your organisation to address the challenges of the future Australian Public Service (APS).
Other NEW events, seminars and forums can be found in our national calendar.
2012 Graduate Event Series Dates released
The Commission’s 2012 Graduate Event Series are an excellent avenue for APS graduates to build their knowledge of current Australian Public Service (APS) issues and establish strong networks amongst their graduate colleagues from other departments and agencies. These events provide valuable insight into the APS and its senior managers in an interactive and entertaining manner.
Call for Graduate Debate Nominees for 2012
Download the 2012 Graduate Debate Nomination form.dotx
A Taste of Government (Annual event)
Wednesday, 21 March 2012, Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra.
A Taste of Government is an engaging and informative seminar which is hosted annually by the Australian Public Service Commission. It provides an excellent opportunity for graduates to hear the perspectives of two prominent, leading and experienced senior public servants. Graduates will gain a valuable insight into the workings of the APS and how it operates in relation to Ministers, Government and in a policy setting. There will be opportunities for graduates to raise questions with the speakers and establish networks with other APS graduates. Full 2011 event details at: www.apsc.gov.au/learn/tasteofgovernment.htm.
The Great APS Graduate Debate
Tuesday, 29 May 2012, Canberra Theatre.
The Great APS Graduate Debate is a lively and informative event, bringing together two teams of five highly talented graduates to debate a topical and current APS issue. Agencies can select up to four graduates to compete in the audition process with the top ten to represent the 2011 APS graduate cadre live on stage.
Adam Spencer will be back by popular demand to MC the event. Debate auditions will be held in late Febuaury 2012.
Full 2011 event details at: www.apsc.gov.au/learn/graduatedebate.htm.
The Great Graduate Speaker and Panel Series
August 2012
In August, your graduates will have the opportunity to hear from a speaker or panel of high profile, distinguished and pre-eminent leaders and innovators—from both private and public sectors - on a range of topical and APS specifi c issues. Th is series is aimed at inspiring and motivating your graduates to take the next steps with their career development within your agency. Th is series is designed to be highly interactive and engaging with extensive audience participation and structured networking opportunities.
Each of these exclusive events will be up to 2 hours in duration including structured networking.
Candid Reflections from inspiring APS Leaders
Thursday, 1 November 2012, Hellenic Club, Woden
Candid Reflections is a panel-style interview session, where current graduates have the opportunity to hear from three to four inspirational SES leaders, themselves former graduates, and explore issues, experiences and journeys from their introduction to the APS as graduates to their current roles in the Senior Executive Service. The SES leaders will share their experiences in areas including pathways to success, leadership styles, lessons learnt about being a leader, motivation, challenges faced, building credibility, networking and the expectations of today’s graduates.
Previous Event - Candid Reflections from inspiring APS Leaders – 4 November 2011
Executive Level Leadership Network
The Leadership Development Network has undergone a name change, and is now known as the EL Leadership Network. The LDN had previously focussed on HR and L&D issues and membership attracted practitioners in these fields. The network proved to be very popular and reflected the broadening interest in leadership issues at the with EL level more generally across the APS. It is considered that the name change more accurately reflects the expanding network. For more information go to www.apsc.gov.au/leadership/network.htm.
Registration
You can register online for our seminars and forums at www.apscregistration.gov.au.
At our fully secure online registration site you can:
- view programme information
- check availability
- register for a programme
- make credit card payments
- receive prompt registration confirmation
By Facsimile
Fax a completed registration form (available with each flyer) to 02 6264 5511.
Enquiries: nationalcalendarteam@apsc.gov.au
Contact us
For further information about any of these development programmes and events please contact us on 02 6202 3522 or email: nationalcalendarteam@apsc.gov.au.
Terms and conditions / Cancellation policy
Cancellation and transfer terms and conditions are detailed on the registration form attached to our flyers.
