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Indigenous APS learning and development
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander development programmes
The Australian Public Service Commission (the Commission) is working towards improving the number of Indigenous Australians working in the Australian Public Service (APS) and their prospects for career development. The Commission offers a range of development programmes for Indigenous employees in the APS.
Career Trek
Indigenous Career Trek delivers a range of learning and development opportunities to support career development and advancement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees at all levels in the Australian Public Service.
Career Trek was designed to enhance access to career development opportunities for regionally based staff and those employed by small to medium sized agencies, as well as expanding opportunities for staff based in Canberra and other capital cities.
For further information please contact the Indigenous Employment Team on 02 6202 3876.
Current Career Trek Programmes
Confident Communication Skills for Indigenous APS 1-4 employees
This two-day workshop covers all aspects of communication. You will learn how to present at interviews, to teams and ‘off the cuff’. You will also be given tools to help structure and develop your presentations and how to boost your confidence. Click here for a programme outline and registration form.
Influencing Skills for Indigenous APS 5-EL 1 employees
As a participant in this two-day workshop you will be given tools to increase your capacity to influence across all levels, stakeholder groups and organisational boundaries. You will be shown the elements of influence and leadership in the APS and how best to implement these elements. Click here for a programme outline and registration form.
New Programmes – Starting November 2008
Applications and Interviews for APS 1-4
Applications and Interviews for APS 5-EL1
These two-day programmes give participants an opportunity to develop ability and confidence in all aspects of the job application process. In a safe environment, participants will have the opportunity to practice writing to selection criteria and practice interview techniques.
Other learning and development opportunities
Indigenous APS Learning and Development also offers the following
- A range of scholarships to build leadership capability and support career advancement for Indigenous employees at the APS 6 to senior executive levels.
- Horizons; an APS secondment scholarship for APS 4 – EL 1 levels.
Find out more at www.apsc.gov.au/publicalling about steps being taken by the Commission and the APS to help Indigenous Australians.
Programmes and events available in your State or Territory
While the Australian Public Service Commission national office is in Canberra, our programmes are accessible to the many employees located outside of Canberra through our regional offices.
We have regional offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. APS agencies in the Northern Territory and Tasmania are served from the Adelaide and Melbourne offices.
For more information on programmes available in your State or Territory please contact your local office or visit http://www.apsc.gov.au/regional/
| Local Office | Phone | Fax |
|---|---|---|
| ACT | 02 6202 3876 | 02 6202 3567 |
| NSW | 02 8239 5300 | 02 9264 3648 |
| VIC/TAS | 03 8610 1550 | 03 8610 1555 |
| SA/NT | 08 8224 0955 | 08 8223 5866 |
| QLD | 07 3004 0777 | 07 3004 0700 |
| WA | 08 9226 1977 | 08 9226 5977 |
