PSRG Paper Series 2018 launch
A panel will discuss the relationship between systems focused co-production and innovation, and the implications it has for the public sector. Read More
Author: The Mandarin
Jane Halton challenged over ethics of taking post-APS role with casino
Jane Halton is back in the news today for comments about the relative impact of smoking and gambling. Read More
Human Services website the first to meet the Plain English Foundation’s gold standard
The department says it puts each piece of new content through several tests before it goes up, with "communication specialists and subject matter experts" creating the content and the pre-publication checks done by the editorial team led by Watkins-Lyall. Read More
Queensland government to host first-ever veterans’ virtual careers fair
Veterans ready to map their next career in public service will have the opportunity to participate in the Queensland government’s first-ever virtual careers fair tailored for veterans on November 21. Read More
How can Australia usher in the new wave of immunotherapy cancer treatments?
A new wave of immunotherapy cancer treatments are on our doorstep. And they have the potential to revolutionise the way we treat cancer. Read More
Then and now – coming out from the shadows
Changes in the global economy are bringing with it a wealth of opportunities for Australia, but we need to be open-eyed on the potential threats to Australia’s most important interests, says Mike Burgess, director-general of the ASD. Read More
Gold medal performance: Queensland Police Service wins PM’s top public sector award
The Queensland Police Service has come up trumps in the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management, taking out the Gold Award for… Read More
Co-design, collaboration and technology to drive regulatory outcomes
In order to stay one step ahead of the industries and business they regulate, regulators need to be innovators themselves Read More
How data will shape the workforce
Data is reshaping the workforce, but data skills can become obsolete within months. Professor Simon Jackson discusses how the workforce will change. Read More
National manager (SESB1) of financial accounting opportunity open
The national manager, financial accounting is responsible for the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of financial accounting and reporting services that comply with the requirements of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. Read More
Looking for challenging work? Ignore the naysayers, the public sector still has it
In lieu of a 'movers & shakers' column this week, we decided to look at what new public sector job opportunities are being created, and what they have to say about this supposed capability drain. Read More
Rural policy needs more than a one-day drought summit
A well-informed national policy on drought preparedness is sorely lacking, says Dr Geoff Edwards. Read More
Ethics explainer: what is scepticism?
Scepticism, in its best form, has opened up mind-boggling ways of thinking about ourselves and the world around us. Read More
After the royal commission, how will the aged care industry respond?
The recently announced Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will bring into the stark light of day the systemic failures by parts of the sector to provide some of our most vulnerable citizens with even the most basic level of adequate care. Read More
Simon Smith: why we need more options for years 11 and 12
A new approach to years 11 and 12 will better serve our economy, filling skills shortages and delivering the skilful workforce we need in a rapidly changing world, says Simon Smith. Read More