WHO WE ARE The Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) is the professional association for the Public Sector. It serves people interested in strategic issues, policy, reform and innovation in public sector management. IPAA NSW is a not-for-profit organisation promoting the relevance, integrity, reputation and intellectual rigour of the Australian public sector.

IPAA NSW has a diverse membership comprising public servants from all tiers of government, business executives, consultants and academics.

CONTACTPostal Address: GPO Box 904 SYDNEY NSW 2001

Office: Level 6, Bligh House, 4-6 Bligh Street SYDNEY NSW 2000

ABN: 13 432 812 038

P: 02 9228 5225 F: 02 9241 1920 E: info@nsw.ipaa.org.au

WHAT WE DO• Connect people and ideas by providing networking opportunities to meet

colleagues from all levels of government, and by establishing links with academics and industry specialists

• Celebrate the public sector by showcasing best practice, recognising excellence through award programs, and promoting public service as a fulfilling and challenging career

• Provide thought leadership through exposure to cutting-edge ideas and practices

• Advance the sharing of ideas and knowledge by providing an impartial environment for dynamic debate through public forums, publications and our website.

HOW WE DO ITIPAA NSW offers extensive opportunities to enrich your professional development through workshops, seminars, briefings and customised programs by:

• involving you in stimulating discussions – including breakfast events, lunchtime get-togethers and evening discussions in a variety of formats that encourage participation and interaction with Australian and international expert speakers

• keeping you ahead of the trends – through forums and seminars, bringing you the best of international and Australian practitioners and academics

• keeping you informed – through IPAA NSW Special Interest Groups and Networks, publications, and our website

• improving your skills and knowledge – through a broad range of public sector specific professional development programs.

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As the professional association for the public sector, IPAA NSW is committed to enhancing the relevance, integrity, reputation and intellectual base of the public sector.

All of our events and professional development programs are designed to improve the capabilities within the sector.

This guide explains IPAA NSW’s Professional Development Pathway and

includes a handy calendar listing all IPAA events and courses.

IPAA NSW courses have been mapped to capability streams based on the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, with behavioural indicators incorporated to help individuals and managers select courses most appropriate for the organisation’s skill requirements and to assist with professional development plans. Our courses are designed for different skill levels and progress from

introductory to advanced levels and on to formal qualifications.

All of our courses are available as Customised Agency Programs. In-house delivery offers flexibility in content, length and timetable. For further information on these courses, or to discuss a new course specifically designed for your organisation, contact our Customised Professional Development Coordinator on 02 9228 5225.

PUBLIC SECTOR CAPABILITY STREAMS

EXECUTIVE CAPABILITY STREAMS IPAA NSW External

Customer focused

Culturally aware

Works as a team

Takes ownership

Builds strategic partnerships

Public Sector: Inside Government Cultural Awareness in the Public Sector

Strategic Awareness in the Public Sector

Innovation

Reform & Change Management

Complex Dependencies

Capacity to Lead & Manage People

Cross Organisation & Sector Focus

Organisational Resilience

IPAA NSW Executive Master Class Series

Diploma of Government (Management)

Diploma of Human Resources Management

Public Sector Management Program

Graduate Diploma in Public Administration Graduate School of Government (University of Sydney)

Bachelor of Social Research & Policy (University of NSW)

Master of Policy Studies (University of NSW)

Master of Public Policy (University of Sydney)

Project management Project Management: The Basics Applied Project Management

Communication written Writing in the Public Sector: The Basics

Writing in the Public Sector: Briefs and Reports

Writing in the Public Sector: Ministerial Correspondence

Communication verbal Presentation and Facilitation Skills Interpersonal Communication Skills Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Skills

Analytical thinking and problem solving

Innovative Thinking and Problem Solving Strategic Analysis Analytical Thinking and

Problem Solving

Technical/professional leadership

PCTP Level 1 Understanding Public Sector Procurement

PCTP Level 2 Effective Procurement Capabilities Customer Focus

Strategic & Innovative Policy Advice

Strategic Financial Management

Strategic Human Resource Leadership

High Level Project Management

High Level Contract Management

High Level ICT Management

Public Sector Values, Ethics & Culture

Corporate Governance & Risk Management

Personal Leadership

Diploma of Government (Financial Services)

Diploma of Government (Policy Development)

Diploma of Government (Project Management)

PCTP Diploma of Government (Procurement and Contracting)

PCTP Advanced Diploma of Government (Procurement and Contracting)

Gateway Familiarisation Workshop Gateway Reviewer Simulation Workshop Building a Credible Business Case

Policy development Policy Development: The Basics Policy Development

Commercial acumen

Commercial Acumen: Business Basics Applied Commercial Acumen

Financial Management for the NSW Public Sector Economics for Non-Economists Cost–Benefit Analysis

Client engagement Client Engagement Effective Frontline Customer Service Client Engagement Excellence

Leadership and management

Management: DelegationManagement: Mastering Time

Management: The Power to Influence

Leadership in the Modern Public Sector

Leading Large-Scale Organisational Change

Finance: Analysing and Interpreting Reports from Finance

Finance: Executive Finance – Mastering Your Financial Environment

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PCTP Diploma, Workshop 1 (3 days)

Management: Delegation 1/2 dayManagement: Mastering Time 1/2 day

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Policy Development: The Basics Drive Your Career

Finance: Analysing and Interpreting Reports from Finance

Dip. Human Resources Mgmt, Day 6 –10 (4 days)

Writing in the Public Sector: The Basics

Legal Eagle Seminar Project Management: The Basics

PCTP Level 2 (3 days) Interpersonal Communication Skills

PCTP Advanced Diploma Workshop 2 (3 days)

Courageous Conversations Forum / New Member Welcome

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Writing in the Public Sector: Briefs and Reports

Master Class Financial Management for the NSW Public Sector Leading Large-Scale Organisational Change

PCTP Diploma, Workshop 2 (3 days)

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Labour Day Economics for Non-Economists Innovative Thinking and Problem Solving Writing in the Public Sector: Ministerial Correspondence

Strategic Analysis PCTP Level 2 (3 days)

Applied Project Management ( 2 days)

Legal Eagle Seminar

Commercial Acumen: Business Basics

Leadership Development Forum Cultural Awareness in the Public Sector Cost-Benefit Analysis (2 days) Effective Frontline Customer Service

Management: The Power to Influence Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Skills (2 days) PCTP Level 1

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Policy Development (2 days) Spann Oration / AGM / New Member Welcome Client Engagement Excellence Building a Credible Business Case (2 days)

Leadership in the Modern Public Sector IPAA National Conference (2 days) Strategic Awareness in the Public Sector IPAA National Conference (2 days)

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Writing in the Public Sector: Ministerial Correspondence Master Class Applied Commercial Acumen PCTP Level 1

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Management: Delegation (1/2 day) Management: Mastering Time (1/2 day)

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Skills (2 days)Public Sector: Inside Government Dip. Gov. (Management), Day 1–3 (3 days) PCTP Level 2 (3 days)

Writing in the Public Sector: Briefs and Reports PCTP Advanced Diploma, Workshop 1 (3 days)*

Legal Eagle Seminar Strategic Analysis Gateway Familiarisation Workshop (1/2 day) Gateway Reviewer Simulation Workshop

Dip. Human Resources Mgmt, Day 1–5 (5 days) Executive Forum

Financial Management for the NSW Public Sector Writing in the Public Sector: The Basics

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PCTP Diploma, Workshop 2 (3 days) Strategic Awareness in the Public Sector Interpersonal Communication Skills Economics for Non-Economists

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Dip. Human Resources Mgmt, Day 6–10 (5 days)

Governance Seminar

Member Forum PCTP Level 2 (3 days)

Client Engagement Legal Eagle Seminar Client Engagement Excellence Dip. Gov. (Project Management), Day 4–5 (2 days)

Women’s Executive Luncheon Leadership in the Modern Public Sector Cost-Benefit Analysis (2 days) Applied Project Management (2 days)

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Queen’s Birthday Management: The Power to Influence Cultural Awareness in the Public Sector Budget Briefing Breakfast (TBC) Presentation and Facilitation Skills

Finance: Executive Finance – Mastering your Financial Environment Dip. Gov. (Policy Development), Day 4–5 (2 days) Gov 2.0 Showcase

Policy Development (2 days)

PCTP Diploma, Workshop 3 (3 days) Legal Eagle Seminar

*Workshop 2 will be held 1– 3 July 2014, workshop 3 will be held 14–16 October 2014