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Brought to you by IPAA National and its divisions across Australia, we share insights from leading public sector experts and the latest research findings from the Australian Journal of Public Administration – in a short, accessible format.
The authors’ views are their own and don’t reflect IPAA National’s position on a topic.
A hub for public administration research and best practice
From a global pandemic to the emergence of sophisticated artificial intelligence tools, public administration research tackles the difficult questions facing the public sector. The Institute of Public Administration Australia’s (IPAA) new Public Sector Hub brings research and best practice together, in a digestible format.
A hub for public administration research and best practice
From a global pandemic to the emergence of sophisticated artificial intelligence tools, public administration research tackles the difficult questions facing the public sector. The Institute of Public Administration Australia’s (IPAA) new Public Sector Hub brings research and best practice together, in a digestible format.
Five lessons for leaders who want to enhance public value
Faced with a growing number of regulatory issues, public officials need to prioritise the most serious challenges and collaborate effectively if they want to succeed, Mitzi Bolton and Michael Mintrom from Monash University write.
Looking ahead: The future of First Nations community consultation
On 19 July, the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) ACT hosted its second-ever NAIDOC Week hackathon sponsored by the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA). Based on their participants’ vast insights, they tell the story of a better future, when government organisations have been transformed and are effectively engaging with First Nations peoples.
Solving the gender target puzzle
Accountability, evidence-based practices, and visibly supportive leadership pave the way for organisations to achieve their gender targets, Dr Jill Gould, Professor Carol Kulik, and Associate Professor Shruti Sardeshmukh from the University of South Australia write.
WANT TALENT TO STAY ON? HARNESS THE POWER OF THE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE
If public sector organisations want to attract, retain and develop talent, leaders must improve the employee experience, Kathy Martin from Iceni writes.
How can we embrace our curiosity as public sector innovators?
The Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) SA shares how public sector professionals can embrace and leverage curiosity in their work and drive ‘good’ innovation.
Supporting carers in the workplace and community
In this Work with Purpose episode from the Insititute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) ACT division, Robyn Shannon from the Department of Social Services, Lisa Kelly from Carers ACT, and Alex Allars from the ACT Government, unpack challenges faced by carers and share practical ways to support carers in the workplace and the community.
Public Sector Perspectives podcast: First Nations women and exercising voice to take on decision-making power
In this Public Sector Perspectives podcast episode, the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) Victoria division chats with Elly Patira, Deputy Secretary, First Peoples – State Relations, Department of Premier and Cabinet, and explores the Treaty Framework in Victoria, the strengths and challenges of being a First Nations woman in the public service, and specific opportunities for First Nations women as a result of the treaty process.
What’s Different About Managing Change in Small Organisations? Mark Webb reflects on the strengths and weaknesses of small organisations undergoing change
Mark Webb, Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) NSW President and Chief Executive of the Department of Parliamentary Services, Parliament of NSW, talks about managing change in small organisations.
Technology or public service culture? Redefining innovation in Australia
In this Australian Journal of Public Administration (AJPA) article, Professor Jenny M Lewis from the University of Melbourne explores how governments associate innovation with both culture and technology, and how these different innovation definitions affect policymaking over the long term.
Managing post-election change
In part two of the Insitute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) NSW’s post-election series, Elizabeth Mildwater, IPAA NSW councillor and Secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade and Janet Schorer, IPAA NSW vice president and chief delivery officer for TAFE NSW talk about embracing change and staying focused on your work.
Vaccinate WA: The role of leadership in rapid project delivery
The Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) Western Australia (WA) summarises a case study by Susannah Nichols looking into the development of VaccinateWA, its challenges and the critical role of leadership and values in creating a system that delivered for WA’s communities.
Introducing AI to your public sector workplace
The Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) ACT shares the main takeaways from their recent Work with Purpose episode featuring Anthony Murfett, head of division Technology and Digital, Department of Industry, Science and Resources and Sally Bayley-Nelson, manager at AusIndustry Insights. Their guests discuss their views on how to start using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in public sector work.