MasterCraft Series - Unlock the potential of flexible work

Unlock the potential of flexible work! Join the Sir Roland Wilson Foundation and the APS Academy for an insightful Masterclass exploring the latest research on flexible work dynamics, hybrid frameworks, and the impact of remote work on labour markets.
Experience innovation in action: Kathryn Brett, Lynette Caruso, and Aaron Mollross share their cutting-edge research and practical insights that shape public policy and improve workplace practices.
Panellists

Lynette Caruso, Department of Veterans' Affairs
Lynette has worked in the public service for over 30 years in in a range of areas including population health, sport, mental health, disability, aged care, agriculture, family and advocacy services; in both program and policy roles. Lynette has worked overseas, in regional areas and was outposted to state government where she was responsible for fostering closer ties between the Commonwealth and the state. Prior to commencing the scholarship she was overseeing hospital programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Kathryn Brett, Department of Defence
Kathryn is a business, governance, and research professional with over 20 years’ experience across the public and tertiary education sectors. She has implemented initiatives and led successful outcomes across diverse research, technology, strategic planning and policy, governance, and service delivery environments. Prior to commencing as a Sir Roland Wilson Scholar, she was the Director Governance within Headquarters Joint Operations Command.

Aaron Mollross, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sports and the Arts
Aaron is an economist with over a decade of experience in economic policy and applied research roles across Treasury, the Productivity Commission and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts. His most recent role was as a Director leading a team of economists and data analysts conducting research on the infrastructure portfolio’s key strategic priorities. Aaron has experience across a wide range of public policy topics, including indirect tax, productivity measurement, veterans’ affairs, foreign investment, competition policy, aviation policy, transportation decarbonisation, and regional policy.

Rebecca Gibb, Sir Roland Wilson Foundation
As the Sir Roland Wilson Foundation’s Executive Director, Rebecca Gibb sets the Foundation’s strategic aims and outcomes and engages with Australian Public Service executives and key academics at the Australian National University and Charles Darwin University.
With a background in law and international development, Rebecca has served previously as a career officer at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with deep expertise in management of international development cooperation and scholarships programs, including the Australia Awards program and the New Colombo Plan. Rebecca has worked in Australia and across the Asia-Pacific.
Participant benefits
- Elevate your approach to work.
- Learn how flexible work can enhance team performance, productivity and support your teams.
Suitable for
All Staff.
Category and User level
This learning experience aligns with the Leadership & Management Craft at the Foundation level.
Price
Free of charge.
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