About Us
The Western Australia Institute of Public Administration Australia established in 1945, is a not-for-profit professional association which enables those with an interest in public administration and public sector reform to exchange ideas on trends, practices and innovations. Our purpose is to advance excellence in the public sector.
What We Do

Inform and Improve
Inform and improve public sector outcomes by delivering high quality, industry recognised professional development and training programs.

Connect and Celebrate
Provide opportunities to develop a connected and collaborative public sector. And celebrate the successes of the public sector

Inspire and Influence
Inspire and influence the public sector by providing opportunities to discuss and advocate for targeted outcomes.
Our Services
How We Do It
We believe that members of the public service make a difference, which is why we are committed to helping you succeed.
We foster positivity and creativity by offering opportunities for sharing and learning through our wide range of events, training courses and networking opportunities.
We are not a union, so we don’t comment on public sector industrial relations issues or other political situations. Rather, we strive to make the general public and wider community aware of current and potential future issues to promote ethical governance and overall excellence in the sector. As a strong membership organisation, we welcome new members from both the public and private sectors who are passionate about the professionalism and future of WA.
The Institute offers extensive opportunities to enrich your professional development through workshops, seminars, briefings and customised programs:
