Work with Purpose: A podcast about the Australian Public Service.
139 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe Australian Public Service (APS) plays a critical role in delivering the Australian Government’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and priorities for the future. Every fortnight on ‘Work with Purpose’, we will talk to key individuals from inside the APS, giving listeners a unique perspective on how the APS works and how it serves the Australian community.
Work with Purpose is produced in a partnership between contentgroup and IPAA ACT, with the support of the APS Commission.
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Public Sector Unearthed – EP#9: The latest buzz: Innovative European wasp control with Daniel Patterson
April 21, 2024 18:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBDaniel Patterson has always been keen to do good for Canberra’s communities – and their backyards. On this episode of Public Sector Unearthed, the horticulture expert and passionate public servant tells us the story of Canberra’s innovative European Wasp program. Daniel shares how his team manages European wasps in the ACT, by focusing on eco-friendly, preventative measures. He talks us through how the program evolved through using new luring techniques and focusing on preventative, rather ...
Ep#99: What does a whole-of-nation approach look like for Australia?
April 07, 2024 18:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBWhilst the ‘whole-of-nation’ approach is not new on the global stage, it is still a relatively new concept in Australian international policy circles. Amidst global challenges that demand more than just government action, it is also becoming increasingly vital. Unlike the familiar whole-of-government strategy, the ‘whole-of-nation’ approach includes a broader coalition, encompassing public sector agencies and actors from science, sports, arts, industry, civil society and more. But what are t...
Public Sector Unearthed – EP#8: Unpacking the ACT flexible work program with Matt Padovan and Noel Chan
March 24, 2024 17:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this episode of the Public Sector Unearthed podcast, Matt Padovan and Noel Chan from the ACT public service walk us through the organisation’s innovative flexible work program. Having worked on this project well before the world had to grapple with more flexible work demands due to COVID-19, Matt, who is director of flexible work within the ACT Government’s Office of Industrial Relations and Workforce Strategy, reflects on the program’s development. He highlights that it is as much about...
Public Sector Unearthed – EP#7: The story of Fitzroy Crossing community centre with Ewa Griffiths and Zara Nehow
March 15, 2024 05:01 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn episode 7 of the Public Sector Unearthed podcast, we hear the success story of the Fitzroy Crossing service centre's redevelopment from Ewa Griffiths and Zara Nehow, who were at the core of this initiative. Their innovative approach involved creating a co-designed space that respects local needs and incorporates elements reflecting cultural aspects and Indigenous arts. This earned them the 2023 IPAA ACT Spirit of Service Awards in the Community Engagement category. Ewa, the director of f...
Extra: Count her in: women’s economic empowerment today and tomorrow
March 07, 2024 17:00 - 45 minutes - 52.9 MBThe theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is 'Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress.' In Australia, progress toward gender equality is ongoing, yet significant challenges remain, particularly in financial security and workforce participation. Additionally, systemic issues like the undervaluation of care and the prevalence of part-time work disproportionately affect women's financial security. So how can Australia’s governments, businesses and communities work together ...
EP#98: Decoding ethical AI in Defence
February 25, 2024 17:00 - 41 minutes - 451 MBTrigger warning: This podcast discusses topics related to war and warfare, which some listeners might find distressing. If you need someone to speak with, do not hesitate to contact Beyond Blue’s 24-hour support via 1300 22 4636. As AI continues to evolve, its application in defence raises critical ethical questions. Ensuring the responsible integration of AI technologies within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) demands strict adherence to ethical standards. How then, can policy makers and...
EP#97: Revisiting ‘Empowering women in the workplace – why mentoring matters’
February 11, 2024 17:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBDespite greater flexibility and more opportunities, gender equity still has some way to go. The country’s gender pay gap persists, and women are still underrepresented in leadership positions according to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency. One of the ways workplaces and women themselves are trying to turn the tide, is to offer and actively engage in mentoring. In our final rerun of the most popular episodes of 2023, we revisit a conversation that aired around International Women’s Day. I...
EP#96: Revisiting ‘How is Australia’s public sector using generative AI?’
January 28, 2024 22:44 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBGenerative artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used by public services globally, including in Australia, to improve policy-making and program creation. AI has immense potential to transform how the public sector functions and serves communities, from streamlining copywriting to providing strategic advice. However, there are risks and limitations associated with using AI, such as privacy breaches, accountability issues, and bias concerns. In this rerun of the best episodes of ...
EP#95: Revisiting ‘Embracing neurodiversity in the public sector’
January 14, 2024 17:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBNeurodiversity has become an important topic in the Australian public sector. With research suggesting that teams can be 30 per cent more productive with neurodivergent professionals, workplaces stand much to gain from greater inclusivity. Yet, many public sector workplaces can still do more to be neurodiversity inclusive. In this rerun of our most popular Work with Purpose episodes in 2023, we revisit a conversation featuring three public service thought leaders: Lee Steel, Ability Network...
EP#94: Revisiting ‘Rebuilding trust and integrity after robodebt’
January 01, 2024 17:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBThe Robodebt Royal Commission highlighted the tremendous impact government policy gone wrong can have on the lives of Australians. The evidence given at the royal commission hearings also brought into question the state of ‘frank and fearless advice’ in the service. In the first rerun of our best episodes in 2023, we revisit our conversation with two public service leaders: Dr Gordon de Brouwer PSM FIPAA, the Australian Public Service Commissioner, and Kathy Leigh, Head of Service and Direc...
Public Sector Unearthed – EP#6: Empowered communities with Kristina Musial-Aderer, Reshaune Singer and Jason Quin
December 17, 2023 23:02 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBIn episode 6 of the Public Sector Unearthed podcast, we dive into the Empowered Communities program with Kristina Musial-Aderer, adviser, Empowered Communities at the National Indigenous Australians Agency, Reshaune Singer, engagement officer for NPY Empowered Communities and Jason Quin, executive manager of NPY Empowered Communities. They share how the program runs from the ground up, how they connect with community, and what motivates them to keep going every day. Kristina, shines a light...
Public Sector Unearthed – EP#5: Connected beginnings with Lesley Richardson and Terese Christoff-Smith
December 03, 2023 17:00 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBIn episode 5 of the Public Sector Unearthed podcast, we go behind the scenes of the Connected Beginnings program and talk to two public servants dedicated to giving First Nations children the best start in life. Lesley Richardson, director of Connected Beginnings Angurugu at the Department of Education, Northern Territory Government, shares how her career led her to playing a key role in the Connected Beginnings program in Angurugu. She highlights the program's comprehensive approach, combi...
EP#93: The flexible public sector workplace
November 19, 2023 21:35 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBFlexible work has become a staple in modern workplaces, and the public sector is no exception. With an increasing demand for work flexibility, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a shift towards more adaptable working environments. On this episode, we are joined by Clare Kelliher, professor of work and organisation at Cranfield School of Management, Dr Fiona Buick, senior lecturer at UNSW Canberra, and Adam Fennessy PSM, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fishe...
Public Sector Unearthed – EP#4: A regional study hub to call home with Libby Beattie and Olivia Sice
November 05, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIn episode 4 of the Public Sector Unearthed podcast, we shine a light on the incredible human stories behind the Regional University Study Hubs. Hearing from the program delivery point of view, we talk to Libby Beattie, assistant director in the higher education division at the Department of Education. Libby, driven by her own experiences growing up in a regional area, passionately discusses her role in the Regional University Study Hubs project. She also talks about how the program is ...
Public Sector Unearthed – EP#3: Inclusive by design with Danni Woods and Olympia Sarris from the Disability and Carer’s Network
October 22, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBIn episode 3 of the Public Sector Unearthed podcast, we explore the journeys of Danni Woods, director of people and diversity, New Ways of Working program, and Olympia Sarris, departmental officer in the lived experience section at the Department of Health and Aged Care, who are dedicated to fostering inclusivity and promoting diversity in the public sector. Danni leverages her background in communications to advocate for those with diverse needs through the Disability and Carer's Network (...
Public Sector Unearthed – EP#2: Jayden Swain’s passion for diversity and inclusion
October 08, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this second episode of the Public Sector Unearthed series, we're joined by Jayden Swain, a dedicated diversity and inclusion advisor at Austrade. Having grown up in a small town, Jayden’s journey into the diversity and inclusion space was motivated by his passion for First Nations justice and education, and inspired by his grandparents, who were pillars of his local Indigenous community. Jayden tells us about the importance of authenticity and leading by example. He also shares the guid...
Public Sector Unearthed – EP#1: Bringing public service stories to life
September 25, 2023 18:00 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBFrom mentoring to inclusion networks, our new Work with Purpose spin-off series, Public Sector Unearthed, showcases the stories of public servants who are achieving grassroots culture change and reform. In this teaser episode, our series hosts Megan Aponte-Payne and Brock Phyland talk with Anna Ryan, Head of Communications and Engagement at the Australian Public Service Commission, and Caroline Walsh, CEO of IPAA ACT to give you a little taster of what's to come. Caroline and Anna share the...
EP#92 Part 2: Driving capability uplift in the Australian Public Service
September 17, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBIn 2019, the Thodey Review highlighted capability challenges and untapped potential within the Australian Public Service (APS). Two years have passed, and the APS Reform Agenda is providing a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build capability and improve public service. With growing awareness of APS Reform across the service and 270 specialist capabilities within various agencies and departments, we explore the challenges and opportunities of building and sustaining capability across the A...
EP#92 Part 1: Exploring capability uplift in the Australian Public Service
September 10, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIn 2019, the Thodey Review highlighted capability challenges and untapped potential within the Australian Public Service (APS). Two years have passed, and the APS Reform Agenda is providing a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build capability and improve public service. With growing awareness of APS Reform across the service and 270 specialist capabilities within various agencies and departments, we explore the challenges and opportunities of building and sustaining capability across the A...
EP#91: Connect, care, contribute: Public service for public good
August 27, 2023 18:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBAs the Australian Public Service (APS) continues to drive its reform agenda, the importance of community engagement in addressing complex issues becomes increasingly evident. Recent challenges, such as robodebt and the relationship between the public sector and consultants, highlight the intricate balance between public good and how it connects to public service practice. But what exactly does "’public good’ entail? And how can public servants ensure it remains at the forefront of their work...
EP#90: Unpacking Australia’s first wellbeing framework
August 13, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBNational wellbeing measures are becoming increasingly common around the world. Joining the ranks of countries such as Scotland, New Zealand, and Germany, Australia introduced its first iteration of its national wellbeing framework, ‘Measuring What Matters’ in late July 2023. Centered around five core themes—healthy, secure, sustainable, cohesive, and prosperous—this new approach aims to track progress across 50 distinct indicators. But with the first statement drawing on data from half a dec...
EP#89: How to embed psychological safety in Australia’s workplaces
July 30, 2023 18:00 - 40 minutes - 47.7 MBBy fostering workplaces where people feel safe about speaking up with ideas or concerns, organisations empower their employees to thrive and unlock their full potential. This concept of psychological safety is supported by recent Work Health and Safety laws that came into effect in April this year and are being implemented across Australia. These regulations prescribe how leaders must identify and manage hazards and risks to workers’ psychological health and safety. In this episode of th...
EP#88: Making Australia’s workplaces carer-inclusive
July 16, 2023 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MBAcross Australia, there are 2.65 million people who dedicate their lives to caring for family members or friends with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or age-related conditions. These unpaid carers, often unsung heroes, face financial hardship due to limited income opportunities, paired with the significant cost of care. Whilst caring can greatly expand someone’s skill set, carers also shoulder immense emotional pressures as they navigate the demanding and complex landscape of care provision...
EP#87: Cultural responsiveness and why it matters with Lisa Conway
July 02, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBEach year during NAIDOC week, everyone in Australia is invited to join in celebrating the rich history, culture, and achievements of First Nations peoples. While more and more Australians recognise the crucial role that First Nations peoples play in caring for the country and making it a place we can all enjoy and love living in, First Nations peoples still face significant adversity in their everyday lives. This adversity can make it more challenging for them to attain higher education or s...
EP#86: Collaboration for public purpose with Professor Helen Sullivan
June 18, 2023 18:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBCollaboration and breaking down silos are big themes in today’s public service. At the heart of APS reform sits the idea of partnership between the public service and various stakeholders such as communities, businesses, and governments. To achieve this, it needs on-the-ground collaboration that takes into consideration the interdependence of policy issues and tiers of governance, the hybridity of public administration and service institutions, and the diversity of peoples and publics. But h...
EP#85: Reflecting on Australia’s reconciliation journey with Brendan Moyle
June 04, 2023 18:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBLast week, Australia commemorated Reconciliation Week. It was a chance to celebrate progress, but also to consider the inequalities First Nations people still face in Australia. Across health, education, justice and employment, the country still has some way to go to truly close the gap. On this episode of Work with Purpose, Brendan Moyle, executive branch manager of the Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs at the ACT Government tells us a powerful story about First Natio...
EP#84: How is Australia’s public sector using generative AI?
May 21, 2023 18:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBGenerative artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used by public services globally, including in Australia, to improve policy-making and program creation. AI has immense potential to transform how the public sector functions and serves communities, from streamlining copywriting to providing strategic advice. However, there are risks and limitations associated with using AI, such as privacy breaches, accountability issues, and bias concerns. In this episode of Work with Purpose, ...
EP#83: Building digital capability in the public sector
May 07, 2023 22:56 - 35 minutes - 41.3 MBReliable data is critical for public policy and program development, but many public sector staff still need to build their digital capability and literacy. Currently, the APS Reform Office is reviewing the digital skills of public servants and ways to enhance their skill sets. To contribute to this important conversation, the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) ACT is hosting the Australian Government Data Forum on May 17. This event will bring together experts from public ...
EP#82: How government experts self-sabotage
April 23, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBAustralia's public service is based on the principle of providing frank and fearless advice, where advice given is expected to be honest and politically neutral to ensure public trust. However, despite the release of official policy advice, governments are sometimes accused of ignoring or rejecting their experts, raising questions about the efficacy of the advice itself. On this episode of Work with Purpose, we discuss with ANU academic Dr Christiane Gerblinger about her recently released b...
EP#81: Rebuilding trust and integrity after robodebt
April 09, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBThe Robodebt Royal Commission has shone a light on the tremendous impact government policy gone wrong can have on the lives of Australians. The evidence given at the royal commission hearings has also brought into question the state of ‘frank and fearless advice’ in the service. On this episode of Work with Purpose, together with two public service leaders – Kathy Leigh, Head of Service and Director-General of the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate, ACT Government...
EP#80: Empowering women in the workplace: Why mentoring matters
March 26, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBDespite greater flexibility and more opportunities, the recent International Women’s Day has again reminded Australians that gender equity still has some way to go. The country’s gender pay gap persists, and women are still underrepresented in leadership positions according to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency. One of the ways workplaces and women themselves are trying to turn the tide, is to offer and actively engage in mentoring. On this episode, guest host and Institute of Public Admi...
EP#79: Time, trust, turf: Building effective partnerships
March 13, 2023 22:09 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBPartnerships are crucial for achieving meaningful change, whether that’s between organisations, people, or communities. Wanting to leverage this potential, advancing partnerships has come into sharp focus for the public sector through the APS reform agenda. However, developing these partnerships can be challenging – the more partners are involved, the more they have to grapple with different interests and challenges. Common purpose, diversity in perspectives, and effective governance are ke...
EP#78: LGBTQIA+ pride in the public sector
February 26, 2023 22:26 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBThe LGBTQIA+ community represents a considerable part of the Australian workforce, and many workplaces are striving to ensure they feel valued, safe, and respected. Yet, a survey by Diversity Council Australia has revealed why it is so important that organisations in Australia continue to build on that work. According to their findings, only 32 per cent of LGBTQIA+ respondents were out to all of their colleagues, and this has potentially dire consequences for their well-being and job satisf...
EP#77: Embracing neurodiversity in the public sector
February 12, 2023 22:53 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBNeurodiversity has become an important topic in the Australian public sector. With research suggesting that teams can be 30 per cent more productive with neurodivergent professionals, workplaces stand much to gain from greater inclusivity. Yet, many public sector workplaces can still do more to be neurodiversity inclusive. This time, we feature three public service thought leaders in the field, Lee Steel, Ability Network Champion and First Assistant Secretary, Intergovernmental Relations an...
EP#76: Revisiting ‘Working across jurisdictions’
January 29, 2023 22:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBThe devastating 1926 Australian east coast bushfires were a critical point in history that highlighted the imperative for governments to collaborate across jurisdictions. At that time, Victoria and New South Wales worked together to establish insurance populations of species to ensure their ongoing survival. In this special re-run episode, we revisit the conversation we brought to our listeners in May 2022, as a collaboration between IPAA Victoria's Young IPAA Network and IPAA ACT's Future ...
EP#75: Revisiting ‘What are we doing about bullying and harassment?’
January 15, 2023 22:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBThe vast majority of public servants behave respectfully and civilly to their colleagues, but employee surveys of public servants across the country repeatedly show that bullying and harassment are still significant issues. There is strong evidence that it weakens institutions, undermines productivity and innovation, and poisons workplace culture. In this special re-run episode, we revisit an important conversation that we brought to our listeners as part of the ‘National Perspective’ serie...
EP#74: Revisiting ‘Workforce Transformation’
January 01, 2023 23:00 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MBChange is now the new normal, whether it is in response to an external shock, or internally generated to capitalise on an emerging strategic opportunity. With change, comes a need for workforce transformation. In this special re-run episode, we revisit the conversation we brought to our listeners in August 2022. The conversation explores the topic of workforce transformation and the skills that leaders need to make it stick. We were joined by Adam Canwell, Oceania Workforce Advisory Leader...
EP#73: Revisiting 'What makes a great First Nations public servant?’
December 18, 2022 22:48 - 52 minutes - 1.03 GBThe public service offers opportunity to contribute to positive outcomes for Australian communities and to pursue rewarding careers. It also comes with challenges, obstacles, ethical dilemmas, and racism for some of our First Nations public servants. In this special re-run of one of our most popular episodes of 2022, we revisit the conversation we brought to our listeners in NAIDOC Week. The conversation explores the push and pull factors for First Nations people in the Australian Public Se...
EP#72: Revisiting ‘Australia’s place in the Asia-Pacific’
December 05, 2022 00:05 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this special re-run of one of our most popular episodes of 2022, we feature the late Brendan Sargeant, who was the Professor of Practice in Defence and Strategic Studies and Head of the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre at the Australian National University (ANU), former Associate Secretary of Defence, and long-time supporter and Deputy President of IPAA ACT. Professor Sargeant sadly passed away shortly after the recording of this episode, leaving a legacy of invaluable contributions t...
EP#71: An Ambitious and Enduring APS Reform Plan
November 21, 2022 01:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThere has been a significant decline internationally in trust in democracies. Winning back people’s trust is a key challenge facing the Australian Government and its institutions. In the APS Reform agenda, the Australian Government aims to restore the trust of its people through four key priorities. In this episode, we listen to the Minister for the Public Service, Senator the Hon. Katy Gallagher, reflect on the APS Reform agenda at the recent 2022 IPAA National Conference. Her address disc...
EP#70: Rising to the Road Ahead
November 07, 2022 01:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBA well-functioning public service relies on good leaders with the right skills and attributes. The recently published Charter of Leadership Behaviours outlines the types of positive behaviours that APS leaders should exhibit. So, what does great APS leadership look like? How can we nurture it and how does it help us deliver great outcomes? In this episode, Professor Glyn Davis AC, Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, delivers a keynote address about great APS le...
EP#69: EA as a Leader
October 31, 2022 03:33 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBBeing an Executive Assistant can be a challenging role which requires thorough understanding of leadership. However, every EA experiences success through different leadership styles. So, what are some experiences, expertise, and lessons that EAs can learn over their careers? In this episode, we are joined by Stephanie Ebert, EA to the CEO at Services Australia, Michelle Oliver, EA to David Fredericks PSM, Secretary of the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, and Sarah K...
EP#68: Realising the Potential of Data in Government
October 10, 2022 03:15 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBThe digital revolution has offered new ways to obtain data, without the need of putting a new survey in the field. New data sources have now become available, including job and wage data and household consumption. With the passing of the Data Availability and Transparency Act 2022 in March, we can anticipate an increased use of data to help deliver services, inform policies, and support research in the Australian government. In this episode, Dr David Gruen AO, Australian Statistician at ...
EP#67: A Great Exhaustion or A Great Inspiration?
September 26, 2022 00:05 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThe pandemic has significantly changed the public and private sector workforce, with a rapid shift towards flexible and dispersed work. We now face challenges such as changing expectations of government and the community, talent shortages and the evolving employee value proposition. In this new normal, organisations have had to reposition their infrastructure and rethink the role of leadership and culture. In this episode, we are joined by Belinda Casson, Acting Chief Operating Officer a...
EP#66: Workforce Transformation
August 29, 2022 02:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBChange has become the new normal, whether it is in response to an external shock, or internally generated to capitalise on an emerging strategic opportunity. With change, comes a need for workforce transformation. Given the risks and opportunities that leaders face today, what skills do leaders need in order to successfully lead workforce transformation? In this episode, we are joined by Adam Canwell, the Australian Lead of People Advisory Services Partner: Victoria at EY, Dr Andrew White, ...
EP#65: Why be a public servant?
August 15, 2022 02:00 - 38 minutes - 43.8 MBWorking 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 Depa...
EP#64: Data and Digital Strategy Intersections
August 01, 2022 03:56 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThe new federal government has made the performance of the Australian Public Service a priority. A key part of this is the capacity of public servants to acquire and manage data and to effectively identify and adopt new digital technology. To deliver on those improvements, it is integral for those in digital and data to work together. This has been evident over the last couple of years, to deliver COVID-19 vaccine statuses and case numbers to the public in a timely manner. In this episode, ...
EP#63: The Questacon Experience
July 18, 2022 02:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBIf you speak to almost anyone in Australia, they have probably heard of Questacon. Whether it’s on your year six excursion to Canberra or during the school holidays, it is a fun vibrant place where kids can learn about all things science and technology. However, a lesser known fact about the well-known tourist attraction is that it’s wide range of staff are all members of the APS. From working at the information desk, presenting science shows and even chatting about science in the galleries...
EP#62: What makes a great First Nations public servant
July 04, 2022 01:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBThe public service offers opportunity to contribute to positive outcomes for Australian communities and to pursue rewarding careers. It also comes with challenges, obstacles, ethical dilemmas, and racism for some of our First Nations public servants. Our conversation for this episode is an important one, with our guests exploring the push and pull factors for First Nations people in the Australian Public Service. It’s brought to you in NAIDOC Week, and as we are being encouraged to stand up...
EP#61: Future of the APS
June 20, 2022 00:03 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBAustralia, like all countries, has experienced rapid change over the last few years which has altered people's expectations of government and the way they access government services. A new government at the federal level also means change – a need to adapt to new priorities, connect with stakeholders and build new relationships. In this latest episode, we’re joined by Australian Public Service (APS) veterans, Andrew Podger AO, Professor of Public Policy at the Australian National Universit...