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Erma Ranieri, Deputy Chief Executive of Strategy, People and Culture at the Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy (DMITRE), and Chief Executive of the Public Sector Renewal Program Taskforce was elected President of IPAA SA following Elaine Bensted's resignation. Elaine will remain on the Divisional Council as a Councillor. We thank Chris Oerman for Acting in the President’s role prior to the election and will resume his position as Vice President.

Voting took place during the Divisional Council meeting held on Thursday 23 August 2012.

Please join us in congratulating Erma on her appointment.

As a valued member, IPAA has looked at differentiating the benefits currently received by Professional Members and the benefits that our other membership categories offer. Therefore, we have valued added to your current membership without increasing the membership subscription. We are also including a $189 training voucher that effectively offsets the annual subscription.

To renew your membership or to become a new IPAA member, click here >

Better Together: Principles of Engagement

The Institute of Public Administration Australia (SA Division) and the Participation and Partnerships Team, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, are pleased to be able to host a series of six workshops to explore the six principles which make up Better Together: Principles of Engagement, the state government’s recently launched foundation for high quality community engagement. Rolling out throughout 2013, these monthly workshops drill deep into each of the principles, providing insight into what high quality engagement looks like and how public servants can be part of driving a new culture of working hand-in-hand with stakeholders and communities.

Click here for further information and to register

On the Couch-The CE Series with Commissioner Gary Burns

Commissioner Burns joined the South Australia Police in 1972 and upon graduation served in uniform patrols, country locations and STAR Group, where he ultimately became Officer in Charge. He was appointed as
Commissioner of Police, South Australia in July 2012.

Commissioner Burns will be informally interviewed by Dr Campbell Gemmell, Chief Executive, Environment Protection Authority. Don’t miss hearing about Commissioner Burns intriguing story; his career path, aspirations and what he sees as his priorities in his current role, including one of the Seven Cabinet Priorities of Government: Safe Communities, Healthy Neighbourhoods.

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Mental Health and the Workplace Workshop Series

Workshop 1 - Mental Health and the Workplace: Difficult Conversations

This workshop is designed not only to educated managers as to their responsibilities in managing mental health of their staff, but also how to go about having those difficult conversations with staff.

Many managers are not aware what ‘mental health issues’ actually means in behavioural terms. An aim of this workshop is to de-mystify the term ‘mental health issues’ into real world, understandable concepts with real life case studies and examples. This forms the basis of developing skills for difficult conversations: understanding the problem. We will discuss why these are difficult conversations referencing our general reluctance to “pry into other’s private business”. What happens if that ‘private business’ starts to impact work performance? We will look at guidelines and obligations upon employers and managers under WHS as well as the Public Sector Act. Prior to engaging more formal processes, we will look at communication skills for managers in how to approach staff and how to frame conversations around the intersection between mental health and performance.

The facilitator for the workshop is Luke Broomhall, Director of Broomhall Young Psychology who has 15 years experience in providing consulting services to government, and the private sectors focusing on human behaviours.

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IPAA 2013 National Conference

The 2013 IPAA National Conference provides a forum for debate, discussion and promotion of the public sector. It is an opportunity for those who are passionate about the public sector to engage with peers and colleagues to improve public administration in Australia.

The Conference program will boast high profile experts speaking on a range of topics relevant to Australia's public sector. It will engage, inspire and promote discussion among people who work within the public service, those who support it and those who study it.

The Conference will be held at the National Convention Centre, Canberra on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 November 2013. 2013 is an important year for Canberra as it celebrates its Centenary, and the National Conference will provide a valuable opportunity to come together and debate the issues that matter as we head into our next hundred years.

We expect to attract up to 500 delegates, comprising senior and emerging leaders across all levels of Government in Australia (predominantly executive level managers); leaders from the private and not-for-profit sectors that work with government and academics and students studying the public sector.

For more information relating to the IPAA 2013 National Conference please see ipaa2013.org.au

WORK HEALTH & SAFETY

NEW WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGISLATION PASSED THROUGH THE UPPER HOUSE OF STATE PARLIAMENT ON 1 NOVEMBER 2012...

South Australia's new harmonised Work Health and Safety Legislation will take effect on 1 January 2013, replacing the current Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986. Click here for Minister Russell Wortley's News Release.

The Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA SA) with the support of SafeWork SA have already commenced a series of comprehensive 3 hour training sessions to better inform the Public Sector on the new Work Health and Safety Legislation.  This course is titled ‘Introduction to Work Health and Safety (in the Public Sector)’.

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Diploma of Project Management

The Diploma of Project Management through IPAA is the fastest way to earn this qualification. This is an intensive course spread over five non-consecutive days. The Diploma is IPAA's original accredited program and one of its most popular.

The course will focus on your own projects which will form the basis for the delivery of the training and all methodology is related back to them throughout the course. By successfully completing the course and assessment you will gain the nationally recognised Diploma of Project Management qualification (BSB51407).

Download the Program Prospectus including:

• Content and outcomes
• List of study units
• Schedule
• Registration costs
• Frequently asked questions
• Registration form

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Mentoring for Public Sector Employees
Share Knowledge and Experience

Have you ever thought that a Mentor could assist you in reaching your professional and personal goals and aspirations?

Through IPAA's Mentoring Program, we can provide you with specialised assistance and guidance in the following areas:

Leadership Changed Management Strategic/Business Planning Financial Management Risk Management Governance Report Writing Organisational Development Performance Management Continuous Improvement Internal Controls/Systems Project Management Marketing Time Management Policy Development Board/Committee Roles Information and Communications Technology Human Resources Occupational Health and Safety

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