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Senior Executive Service orientation program
The essential information you need as a newly appointed SES officer.
Promotion to the SES vastly changes the role and expectations of leaders. Now charged with leadership in implementing government policy in an environment of reform and constant change, senior executives have to come to grips with their responsibilities and accountabilities. This program provides you with the information and skills you need to meet these new challenges.
Program Overview
- keynote presentation by a senior APS leader on the challenges facing the SES
- learning to balance the demands for performance, conformance and public accountability
- creating space to be strategic at the SES level
- parliament and administrative law
- senate committees and estimates hearings
- working with Ministers and their advisers
Participant benefits
- gain a comprehensive knowledge of the skills that need to be developed in the transition to the SES cadre
- develop skills that will allow you to be more strategic at the SES level in the face of increased demands on time and responsibilities
- develop skills to create an effective people management environment in your own branch and to meet the increasing demands for public accountability
- develop a detailed understanding of the expectations placed on the SES as leaders of the APS as expressed in the Integrated Leadership System
- gain up-to-date knowledge of whole–of–government policies initiatives and other critical issues facing the APS and SES leaders
- build valuable networks across the APS at the SES level
Who should attend
New to the SES, ideally in your first 6-12 months of appointment.
Further information
Please contact 02 6202 3522.
Terms and conditions
For cancellation and transfer terms and conditions please visit http://www.apsc.gov.au/learn/cancellation.htm.
