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Take a moment to explore the different facets of public administration and IPAA’s work across the Australian public sector through our blogs, podcasts, videos and recent publications.
Leadership, Compassion, and Shaping Reform of the Mental Health Sector | Christine Morgan delivers the 2020 Williams Oration
Christine Morgan, CEO of the National Mental Health Commission and National Suicide Prevention Adviser to the Prime Minister, recently spoke on the eternally fascinating subject of leadership, about leadership in the mental health sector, and shared her thoughts on the qualities of leadership needed to shape reform of the sector.
Bushfires, earthquakes and now a pandemic — Michelle Edge has seen them all
Michelle Edge, the Chief Executive for Primary Industries and Regions South Australia was interviewed recently for IPAA’s Virtual on the Couch Series. During the interview she reflected on her experience in stepping into the role during the peak of the state’s COVID-19 crisis.
Going Behind the Scenes of JobKeeper | Dr Steven Kennedy PSM and Matt Comyn
Dr Steven Kennedy PSM, Secretary of the Treasury, and Matt Comyn, CEO of the Commonwealth Bank, recently spoke about JobKeeper with Jessica Irvine, The Sydney Morning Herald’s Senior Economics Writer, for the WORK WITH PURPOSE podcast.
South Australian public servants are now more connected and more innovative: Erma Ranieri
Erma Ranieri, Commissioner for Public Sector Employment with the Government of South Australia, was interviewed recently by Dr Gordon de Brouwer PSM, IPAA National President for the WORK WITH PURPOSE — A NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE podcast.
Finding Solutions to Australia’s Biggest Problems: Steve Worrall and Dr Larry Marshall
Steve Worrall, Managing Director with Microsoft Australia, and Dr Larry Marshall, the Chief Executive with CSIRO, were interviewed recently for the WORK WITH PURPOSE podcast and discussed just what they’ve found at the intersection of science and technology.
Service Delivery has Been Fundamentally Changed: Dave Stewart
Dave Stewart, Director-General, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Queensland Government, was interviewed recently for the WORK WITH PURPOSE — A NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE podcast, by the IPAA National President, Dr Gordon de Brouwer PSM.
‘Reinvention’ the key to recent ATO success: Chris Jordan AO
Chris Jordan AO, Commissioner, Australian Taxation Office, was recently interviewed for the WORK WITH PURPOSE podcast. Reinvention and adaptability have served the ATO well in supporting the government response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Public Sector Reform on Steroids’: Sharyn O’Neill
Sharyn O’Neill, Public Sector Commissioner and State Recovery Coordinator for the Western Australian Government, was recently interviewed for the WORK WITH PURPOSE — A NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE podcast by Dr Gordon de Brouwer PSM, National IPAA President.
It’s our job to be responsive and not a hand-brake: Pezzullo
Michael Pezzullo, Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs, was recently interviewed for the WORK WITH PURPOSE podcast. He spoke about his strong belief in the Westminster system of government, Home Affairs response to COVID-19, and why the APS should look to embrace disruption.
COVID-19 in South Australia? The reality is… it hasn’t gone away — Professor Spurrier
Professor Nicola Spurrier, the Chief Public Health Officer with SA Health, was IPAA South Australia’s guest on the couch earlier this month. During the interview she shared her insights on South Australia’s rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic.