Welcome to the 2022 Work with Purpose series, with the latest episode featured below. Work with Purpose explores the important role the Australian Public Service and supporting organisations are playing in the Government’s response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and priorities for the future. The series is produced in a partnership between contentgroup and IPAA ACT, with the support of the Australian Public Service Commission.
EPISODE #65 | 'WHY BE A PUBLIC SERVANT?' WITH HARINDER SIDHU, PATRICK HETHERINGTON, SEAN INNIS AND CATH INGRAM
Working in the public service means to serve for the country and the future of its people. The public service is a critical function of Australia’s democracy; however, it is a complex and challenging environment. With the last couple of years of the pandemic, the Australian public service has shifted rapidly from a competitive environment to a more collaborative one between departments.
In this episode, we are joined by Harinder Sidhu, Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Patrick Hetherington, Chief Operating Officer at the Department of Social Services, and Sean Innis, Principal of Damala Street Consulting. Hosted by Chairman of Partners Canberra at KPMG, Cath Ingram, they explore the purpose, impact, rewards, and challenges of contemporary public service.
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EP#64 | Data and Digital Strategy Intersections | 1 August 2022 In this episode, we are joined by National Data Commissioner Gayle Milnes and Chief Executive Officer at the Digital Transformation Agency, Chris Fechner. Listen as they discuss how they work to increase the use and availability of Australian Government Data. Listen |
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EP#63 | The Questacon Expierience | 18 July 2022 In this episode we are joined by three members from Questacon, The National Science and Technology Centre; Deputy Director and General Manager Kate Driver, Exhibition Designer Rachel Ball and Learning Programs Content Development Leader, David Cannell. Listen as they discuss a truly different side to working in the APS. Listen |
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EP#62 | What Makes a Great First Nations Public Servant | 4 July 2022 This episode features Professor Tom Calma AO FFA, Chancellor of the University of Canberra, Kate Thomann, General Manager of Business Development and Employment at Aboriginal Hostels Limited, and Geoff Richardson PSM, First Nations Development Consultant. They share insights from decades of service and explore the push and pull factors for First Nations people in the APS. Listen |
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EP#61 | The Future of the APS | 20 June 2022 We’re joined by Australian Public Service (APS) veterans, Andrew Podger AO, Professor of Public Policy at the Australian National University, and Carmel McGregor PSM, Adjunct Professor at the University of Canberra. They discuss what the APS can expect from the new government, a new reform agenda and future directions for the public service. Listen |
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EP#60 | Making Meetings Work | 6 June 2022 |
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EP#59 | Australia's place in the Asia-Pacific | 23 May 2022 |
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EP#58 | Working across jurisdictions | 9 May 2022 |
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EP#57 | Leading from a Distance | 26 April 2022 |
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Special Release | Let's Talk Elections | 11 April 2022 |
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EP#56 | Planning for Uncertainty | 28 March 2022 |
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A National Perspective EP#6 | What are we doing about bullying and harassment? | 14 March 2022 |
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EP#55 | Reducing Domestic Violence | 28 February 2022 |
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EP#54 | Women in Economics | 31 January 2022 |