In 2008 the WA Government announced the “establishment of an economic audit group to conduct a wide-ranging review of the operational and financial performance of the Western Australian public sector”. The audit group made a series of recommendations which were…
Indigenous Australians are three times more likely to be unemployed and 58% rely on welfare as their primary source of income. Australian Employment Convenant (AEC)
The first in a series of Conversations with a Director General, participants shared an intimate conversation with one of the most enthusiastic drivers of innovation in the state public sector. Director General Rob Delane PSM heads up the Department of Agriculture and Food and…
Presentations from state government, private sector, local government and Indigenous representatives explored the challenges of government and private organisations to implement Pilbara Cities including the cost of living, education, health and a transient population. Pilbara Cities General Manager, Chris Adams,…
City West was filled with women as they attended a morning seminar celebrating diversity in the work place. An afternoon workshop followed the seminar, facilitated by Dr Linley Lord, Director Maureen Bickley Centre for Women in Leadership -Curtin Graduate School…
Annette Walker, Proprietor of Insight Career Management facilitated this career orientated workshop. Annette has 16 years experience in the Career Management Industry specialising in Career Counselling and Re-direction, Outplacement, Change Management and Workplace Coaching. Annette was also a Finalist for…
This annual event provides an early opportunity for public servants to learn how the WA State Budget will influence their planning and programs for the coming year. Speakers Mr Michael Barnes Deputy Under Treasurer Department of Treasury and Finance Professor…
The Economic Audit Committee report of October 2009 identified the need to strengthen the capacity of the Public Sector to work collaboratively. To assist with this, the Institute is implementing a series of ‘Communities of Practice’ around the theme of collaboration. Communities…
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is held every two years at a different destination and next year it will be held in Perth from 28-30 October 2011. CHOGM is a unique forum for the Commonwealth leaders to discuss…
What are the rules, regulations and expectations related to Freedom of Information? Presentations included An overview of the key findings from the FOI review. Information on record keeping and behind-the-counter information and accessibility, including advice on when it is necessary…