The Centre for Strategy and Governance shares its views (succinctly and politely) on the APS Review
What do former mandarins think about the Australian Public Service Review so far? Quite a lot, and not all of it is flattering. Read More
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NSW Education boss takes federal secretary role in Canberra
Malcolm Turnbull has poached from the NSW public service to fill the top post at the Department of Education and Training. Dr Michele Bruniges was once a deputy secretary in Canberra. Read More
From textbooks to tech start-ups, Lisa Paul takes leap of faith
INTERVIEW: Outgoing federal Education secretary Lisa Paul is leaping into the unknown, having worked in government since her undergraduate days. She gives her thoughts on leadership and choosing the right challenge. Read More
Education secretary Lisa Paul to exit public service
Paul is the fourth departmental secretary to have signalled their exit from the Australian Public Service in recent weeks. Paul's secret to her fast rising career has been to embrace the scary as an opportunity. Read More
Confidence v being the ‘ball-breaker’: female bosses speak up
Women are unfairly judged for their confidence and ambition — but that shouldn't discourage them from climbing the ladder. Some of Canberra's most powerful female leaders offer advice on negotiating the public service. Read More