The IPAA WA Young Professional Committee (YPC) acts as a sub-committee of the IPAA WA Council, providing advice to Council on matters relating to young professionals, and coordinating a professional development and networking program for Young Professionals across the WA public service.
Support and promote the interests of Young Professionals who are working in or working with the public sector in Western Australia
Connect Young Professionals from across the public sector as well as other young professional groups through networking opportunities
Inform and share knowledge regarding public sector issues through facilitating networking opportunities, providing access to senior leaders, organising events with relevant guest speakers and facilitating social media platforms and forums where Young Professionals can discuss key issues and share innovative ideas
Inspire and empower Young Professionals to contribute to public policy discussion, and to ultimately influence public policy development and implementation in Western Australia
Promote the IPAA WA and its value to all of its stakeholders.
Establishing a Young Professional (YP) committee within your organisation can enhance the growth, engagement and overall experience of young professionals. A YP committee acts as a voice for young people, bringing forward key issues and opportunities to improve career development for young professionals.
The 2024 YPC have put together this guide on what to consider when establishing a young professional committee within your organisation
