Forums Category: Learning and development

The APS Academy is delighted to invite you to its new Pilot AI Capability Training Program for the APS (EL1 and APS employees). This is a hands-on, interactive workshop based in Canberra to learn practical AI skills.

Each session includes a 30-minute facilitated presentation, a 20-minute group discussion and over 2 hours of practical problem-solving using AI tools. These sessions are facilitated by Dr Stefan Hajkowicz, Chief Research Consultant at CSIRO’s Data61.

Multiple sessions are available covering the same content therefore, you only need to attend one session of your choice. As we anticipate a high interest, please register at your earliest convenience and at the latest by COB Wednesday 8 April through the link below:

Pilot AI Capability Training Program (EL1 and APS employees)

Sessions dates: 

🗓 Tuesday 14 April

🗓 Thursday 16 April

🗓 Tuesday 21 April

🗓 Thursday 30 April

Time: 13:30pm – 17:00pm

Venue: Museum of Australian Democracy

Considerations:

• All participants MUST have access to and bring with them an agency laptop.

• All participants MUST have a GovTeams account and have access to GovAI, this cannot be actioned by APS Academy.

• Guidance on how to create a GovTEAMS account can be found at: https://www.govteams.gov.au/govteams-official-registration
• If participants do not have a GovTeams account and access to GovAI they are not able to participate in this Pilot program.

We look forward to your attendance. If you have questions, please email AICapability@apsc.gov.au.

 

The Jawun Alumni Network is being launched on Tuesday 17 March! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, reflect and lead collaborative action towards Closing the Gap.

This special event marks over 15 years of APS involvement in the Jawun secondment program, celebrating the enduring contributions of our alumni and our shared commitment to positive change.

Presenters include Katherine Jones, Secretary AGD; Rachel Bacon, Head of APS Academy & Capability; Shane Webster, Jawun Chief Executive, and will include a Jawun Alumni panel discussion.

Register for the Jawun Alumni Network launch and find out how you can help drive meaningful change. Questions? Please email jawun@apsc.gov.au.

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You’re invited to our virtual forum!

We’re excited to invite you to our very first virtual forum for 2026—join us for a dynamic and jam-packed 90-minute session!

Strengthening Capability: AI Strategy to Service Impact
In this forum you will:

• Hear from the Australian Public Service Commission on key program priorities and analytics for 2026
• Get an inside look at the APS AI Plan with the Department of Finance, including how new tools and capabilities are enhancing effectiveness
• Learn how the Australian Taxation Office is building skills through a community of practice 
• Dive deep into research on AI’s impact on service delivery roles

This forum is your chance to stay ahead of workforce trends, discover practical solutions, and connect with colleagues dedicated to building a future-ready APS. Register now to secure your place!

Forum Details:

Wednesday 18 March 2026
14:00 – 15:30 (AEDT)

Register here: save my spot!

The APSC recently delivered information sessions to share the analysis of the 2025 APS Agency Survey and 2025 APS Census, with a particular focus on Learning and Development responses. The sessions provided a consolidated view of insights into: Capability, Learning Culture & Technology, Learning Design and Evaluation and Innovation. If you missed the sessions, or would like the team to deliver a session for you, or a group, please email LearningBoard@apsc.gov.au.

We look forward to continuing the conversation and exploring how these insights can inform future Learning & Development across the APS.

This short course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to engage in forecasting, better understand complex systems and build scenarios as key approaches in the broader field of Foresight. Foresight and futures thinking enable individuals to consider the drivers of change that are shaping the future and the implications of these drivers on policy- and decision-making. I’ve attached the learning journey for you.

This 50-hour virtual program is delivered on the UNSW Navigator platform, where you will have a mixture of self-paced learning to work through each week, plus facilitated workshops where you’ll learn from experts, participate in robust conversations and group activities with your peers. The weekly learning consists of reading through rich learning materials, participating in discussion and reflective tasks, completing quizzes and contributing to your course project. The course is facilitated by UNSW with assistance from the Australian Graduate School of Management and the APS Academy.

Who will benefit – This course is designed for mid-ranking public servants with experience in policy planning, strategy, and horizon-scanning on socio-economic, sociopolitical, foreign, and security policy issues—all areas where uncertainty tends to be higher.

8 weeks virtual learning. Over 8 weeks, you will take part in approximately 50 hours of online learning and live workshops. You will utilise The AGSM Navigator, a custom-built platform designed for innovative learning.

• 14 April – 2 June 2026. The course will take place from the 14th April – 2nd June and will include live workshops at the following times (Sydney GMT+10):
  • 14 April 2026: 10:00am-12:00pm
  • 21 April 2026: 10:00am-12:00pm
  • 28 April 2026: 10:00am-12:00pm
  • 5 May 2026: 10:00am-12:00pm
  • 12 May 2026: 10:00am-12:00pm
  • 19 May 2026: 10:00am-12:00pm
  • 2 June 2026: 10:00am-12:00pm

For more information visit: Listing – AGSM Navigator

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APS Academy March 2026 promotional pack

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The Public Sector Management Program (PSMP) is a nationally delivered development program designed for public sector employees across all tiers of government in Australia. Delivered by QUT’s triple‑crown accredited Business School, the program has been delivered for over 34 years, including over 3,000 graduates through QUT since it became the provider in 2015.

The PSMP maintains a 96 percent completion rate. Since 2015, 7% of graduates have identified as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Nearly half of all participants (48%) have completed the PSMP as their first university‑level qualification.

The PSMP runs over 15 months and consists of four units delivered through virtual and blended learning modes. It focuses on practical skill development in self and team leadership, public sector governance, policy design, stakeholder engagement and operational performance. Assessments are designed to produce applied outcomes in participants’ workplaces.

The 2026 program has been refreshed based on national capability frameworks and consultation with multiple jurisdictions. Five themes have been enhanced across all units: digital mindset, Indigenous knowledges, ethics and integrity, systems thinking, and contemporary public sector practice.

Key 2026 enrolment and commencement dates:

Cohort	Applications Close	Commencing
VIR-2601	23 February 2026	23 March 2026
BNE-2601	16 March 2026	13 April 2026
CBR-2601	23 March 2026	20 April 2026
VIR-2602	18 May 2026	15 June 2026
VIR-2604	14 September 2026	12 October 2026

For more information or to apply, visit: https://www.qut.edu.au/courses/graduate-certificate-in-business-public-sector-management

 

Seeking information and contact details for a small agency security forum that the ASA from the National Capital Authority could attend. Can anyone provide details please?

 

Please contact Katrin.Wenn@nca.gov.au and cc Security@nca.gov.au

The Australian Centre for Disease Control is looking to speak to people who have procured eLearning providers for smaller agencies. Particularly around your experiences and any learnings / recommendations. If you can let Clare know via peopleandculture@cdc.gov.au that would be amazing!

Please find attached the promotional pack for February 2026.

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