The Dr Margot McCarthy Scholarship rewards senior SES who have made a significant contribution to the public service and who display the leadership behaviours demonstrated by Dr McCarthy.
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This course is delivered on 24/06/2025, by face-to-screen consisting of one 7-hour session.
This course is delivered on 19/08/2025, by face-to-screen consisting of one 7-hour session.
This course is delivered on 20/08/2025, by face-to-screen consisting of one 3.5-hour session.
This course is delivered on 02/10/2025, by face-to-screen consisting of one 7-hour session.
This course is delivered on 22/10/2025, by face-to-face consisting of one 3.5-hour session.
This course is delivered on 13/11/2025, by face-to-screen consisting of one 3.5-hour session.
This course is delivered on 11/03/2026, by face-to-screen consisting of one 7-hour session.
This course is delivered on 12/03/2026, by face-to-screen consisting of one 3.5-hour session.
This course is delivered on 11/06/2026, by face-to-screen consisting of one 3.5-hour session.
Courses
APS Leadership Edge is a cohort-based social learning program which will enable EL 2's to develop their leadership and management skills through a range of learning sprints and activities.
APS Leadership Edge Community is a social learning program which will enable EL 2's to develop their leadership and management skills through a range of resources, communities and activities.
This workshop provides practical training for managers on how to effectively lead remote and hybrid teams in the Australian Public Service (APS). Participants will develop leadership skills, explore best practices for remote team management, and address common challenges such as communication, accountability, team culture, and well-being.
The SES Integrity Masterclass is aimed at providing SES leaders with access to current thinking and practical applications towards embedding pro-integrity culture across the APS.
Designed for all newly promoted SES Band 1s and external SES recruits to provide a foundation that can be built on in the more detailed SES Orientation program. Recommended to be completed within your first 1-2 months.
Resources
In today’s fast changing work environment, having a culture where everyone feels empowered to speak up without negative consequences will help build trust and confidence in the APS. This is speak up culture and the essence of psychological safety.