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Professionals

If you're at the early stages of your career or under 35, our events and resources can give you the competitive edge to build your professional connections and keep abreast of the latest thinking.

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Professionals

Our range of resources and events can support professionals in the midst of their career journey seeking to strengthen their skills and broaden their professional networks.

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Managers
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As a manager or executive, IPAA can offer you professional development, resources and networking opportunities to enhance your leadership capabilities.

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October 10, 2019
30 years since Fitzgerald: Ethics and public purpose in the next economy
Multifunction Room 1, Level 41, 1 William Street Brisbane

Join IPAA Queensland for our inaugural “Challenger Seminar Series” with Alan MacSporran QC reflecting on ethics in public purpose.

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December 9, 2019
Irene Longman Oration 2019: with Chancellor Professor Peter Shergold AC
Level 41, 1 William Street Brisbane

Democracy under threat : how public services can help maintain faith in democratic governance   IPAA Queensland is delighted to host Chancellor Professor Peter Shergold AC to present this year’s Oration in line with our 2019 theme; “The Future of Public Purpose Work”.

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September 10, 2019
2019 John Western Public Lecture delivered by Professor Rhema Vaithianathan: A UQ Event
River Room, Customs House, 399 Queen Street, QLD 4000

Data analytics in the public sector: the tortoise or the hare? The University of Queensland’s School of Social Science and Institute for Social Science Research invite you to attend the 2019 John Western Public Lecture delivered by Professor Rhema Vaithianathan.

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Thursday 12 September
The elusive balance between work and life – how do senior leaders strike their balance?

The elusive hunt in balancing our lives at work and at home – we do our best. We all have interests, responsibilities, commitments both at home and at work – so how can we fit everything in and maintain healthy relationships and positive wellbeing? There are only 24 hours in every day, so what are

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Thursday 12 September
Five most common mistakes made by new managers

Once you have entered a management position in the public service, there is a natural transition of not only producing work but managing the work of others and managing ‘up’ the chain of command. Below are five of the most common mistakes made by new managers, and options to be mindful of in mitigating some

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Thursday 29 August
What gets you out of bed in the morning? We ask senior leaders…

Without a doubt there are days where the alarm goes off and it is hard to get out of bed. Particularly in the winter months where the sun takes that bit longer to rise, your doona keeps you warm and the idea of bracing the crisp winter air makes you seek comfort under the sheets.

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