We have created an APS Academy and APS Professions promotional pack for you to share with your agencies and staff to promote the learning offerings available for December.
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Welcome Session for recently promoted Commonwealth senior executives
22 November, 2:00-4:30pm, Canberra
The Australian Public Service Commission is hosting the inaugural SES Welcome Session at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra on 22 November 2024. The sessions have been launched in response to Recommendation 5 of APS Integrity Taskforce’s Louder than Words report to support all newly promoted SES and ensure they are aware of the broader obligations of their role.
It will feature opening remarks from APS Commissioner Gordon de Brouwer and a panel discussion with senior APS leaders sharing their experience of transitioning into SES roles and key lessons for success and a networking opportunity over afternoon tea. A high-level agenda is below.
Nominations
The Session is open to all newly promoted or externally recruited senior executive staff (SES) and long-term acting Executive Level 2 officers. They will be held monthly beginning in 2025 with a virtual option available to support those based outside Canberra.
The Commission is seeking nominations of any suitable individuals you would like to put forward to participate in the session on 22 November. There is no cap on numbers per agency and this session will be free of charge.
Please return a list of participant names and their email addresses to TalentManagement@apsc.gov.au by COB 15 November. We will then send participants an official invitation with further details.
Please reach out to Talent Management with any questions you may have.
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SES Welcome Session – Agenda
| Time | Agenda Item |
| 2:00pm | Event open and Welcome to Country |
| 2:15pm | Remarks from APS Commissioner |
| 2:25pm | APS senior leaders panel discussion and Q&A |
| 3:20pm | Personal and small group reflection |
| 3:50pm | Wrap up |
| 4:00pm | Networking and refreshments |
| 4:30pm | Event close |
APS Integrity Hypotheticals – Conflict of Interest (Panel discussion event)
Date: Thursday 28 November 2024
Over the last year, the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) have been successfully running in house integrity based “Hypothetical” panel discussions, bringing realistic potential scenarios into the spotlight, and allowing audiences to see how a senior APS panel member would react.
On Thursday 28 November, DISR and the APS Academy will virtually host a 1 hour Hypotheticals panel discussion on Conflict of Interest for the benefit of the APS wide audience. All APS staff can register to attend this free virtual live lunchtime event where they will see an experienced facilitator challenge a panel of three SES from across the APS with hypothetical conflict of interest scenarios that could come up in any APS Agency.
Further details will can be found here – MasterCraft Series – APS Integrity Hypotheticals – Conflict of Interest | Australian Public Service Academy
The Australian Institute of Family Studies is exploring training options to support the development of First Nations cultural competency, for Executive Level 2 staff, in line with the common clause. If you have any success stories to share, please contact us here.
We have created an APS Academy and APS Professions promotional pack for you to share with your agencies and staff to promote the learning offerings available for November.
View Document-1Dear Small Agencies,
Each year the ATO runs Security, Integrity and Fraud Awareness (SIFA) week for our staff. The theme for ATO SIFA week this year is Insider Threat. The ATO would like to extend an invitation to 20 small federal government agencies for 10 staff per agency to attend each webinar of interest during SIFA week. Each free webinar is 30 – 60 minutes and will be run through the Cahoot platform.
If your small agency is interested in sending 10 staff to these below events (does not need to be the same 10 for all events) please email Fraud_Prevention_Planning@ato.gov.au to express your Agencies interest. The ATO will then send you a spreadsheet to complete nominated staff details in. Closer to the date, the individual participants will be sent an event link for the specific sessions.
Please reach out to the ATO by Friday 25th October if your Agency is interested. Opportunities are open to federal government agencies the first 20 Agencies to respond will be the ones to benefit from these fantastic learning opportunities.
Events on offer
The insider threat – protecting yourself and your agency
Monday 18 November, 2.00 – 3.00pm
Presented by ASIO and ATO Fraud Prevention and Internal Investigations
Hear from ASIO’s Outreach branch on insider threat awareness and best-practice protective security advice to help uplift security and make lasting behavioural change.
Across all government agencies, this is of particular importance to protect Australia, its people and its interests.
Insider Threat from a Cyber Perspective
Tuesday 19 November, 11.00 – 11.30am
Presented by Alex Heidenreich – Cyber CX
Insider Threat from a cyber-perspective will touch on the 3 personas; Accidental Insider, Negligent Insider and Recruiter Insider.
When internal and external threats collide
Tuesday 19 November, 2.00 – 3.00pm
Presented by Lynne Socha from ATO System Integrity Program, Natalie Hopkins Elliot from ATO Intelligence Assessment Centre and Pierre Skorich from Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Centre.
A panel discussion on how the internal threat can play a part in external fraud events. Internal players can be either unwitting participants in external fraud events, but they can also play a deliberate role. We talk to our panel about how they see the role of system integrity in preventing the involvement of internal players in external fraud events.
Would you let just anyone through your front door?
Wednesday 20 November, 10.00 – 10.45am
Presented by ATO Physical Security, Kylie Maddern and Carl Bottomley
Ever wondered if someone is sneaking in behind you when you swipe your building pass? Tailgating is a common security threat that can have serious consequences.
Join us for an engaging webinar where we’ll dive into how tailgating can occur, how you can spot and stop it, and what could go wrong if we don’t stay vigilant.
Learn practical tips to keep our workplace secure and ensure that only authorised personnel gain access. Let’s work together to protect our space and each other!
Keeping safe online @home and @work
Wednesday 20 November, 1.00 – 2.00pm
Presented by eSafety Commission
Hear from the eSafety Commission:
- an overview of the key functions of the eSafety Commissioner and explores the latest online safety research and behaviour trends.
- on the variety of online safety issues faced by children, young people and adults, including cyberbullying, adult cyber abuse, inappropriate content and technology-facilitated abuse.
- explore strategies for parents and carers to help their families have safe, enjoyable experiences online.
The Australian War Memorial is looking for any online, or possibly face to face, training courses for Managers on how to manage Hybrid and Flexible Teams. We are not looking for products for employees, or ones that talk about the tech and setting up home offices and desks, or the legislative information! We are hoping to find something that will help our managers in organising teams that have office, home and flexible workforces – how to ensure equity and fairness, keep up moral and manage teamwork in this environment. Any suggestions welcome.
We have created an APS Academy and APS Professions promotional pack for you to share with your agencies and staff to promote the learning offerings available for October.
The APS Academy is seeking agency expressions of interest in whole-of-APS graduate development opportunities for your 2025 intakes.
These opportunities provide a range of options tailored to meet your agency or department’s needs, whether you are looking for options to fully meet your graduate development needs or simply want to supplement your existing development programs.
You can choose between full participation in the APS Graduate Development Program or selecting events or coaching only packages.
Options include:
- APS Graduate Development Program: Commencing in March 2025, the 10-month program includes 10 learning sprints, access to the full suite of whole of APS Graduate events and individual coaching sessions.
- Whole of APS Graduate Event Series: Commencing in March 2025, the series brings Graduates together for interactive and informative workshops. Agencies can select virtual or in person participation, or both.
- Coaching: Usually reserved for senior executives, coaching packages are a unique and valuable option for providing extra support throughout the Graduate year.
If you’re interested in the above, please email the Academy’s Graduate Development team at apscgdp@apsc.gov.au with your preferred participation option or to find out more. You can also visit the APS Academy website for more information.
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Discover how our post-graduate microcredentials in Foresight Techniques and Gender Impact Analysis can empower you to stay ahead in your field.
The APS Academy in partnership with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) are pleased to announce two ground breaking microcredentials open for enrolment. Designed by leading APS practitioners and academics, these programs provide high-quality learning tailored to meet the demands of our APS workforce.
Join us for an exclusive information session on each topic and find out how these microcredentials can transform your career:
Foresight techniques microcredential session: Tuesday 2 September 2024, 12-1pm
Gender impact analysis microcredential session: Wednesday 11 September 2024, 12-1pm
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Express your interest for enrolment in the courses and begin your journey to becoming a leader in your field:
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