As a young professional or new manager or leader, it can be challenging to establish your professional brand and build strong connections. IPAA Queensland provides opportunities for young professionals to set themselves apart, connect with peers and leaders across the sector, and keep informed on the latest thinking. Our events and resources support young professionals and new managers to become confident and capable leaders in their organisation.

What membership type is best for me?

Either the Digital Membership or Full Membership is recommended for Young Professionals.  Both levels offer a range of benefits and are priced to suit any budget.  As a full Member of IPAA Queensland you will receive discounted tickets to events and access to the latest thought leadership on public purpose topics.  Find out more here.

EVEnts and resources

For ease, we have sourced and compiled a range of events and resources most relevant to you. Please take your time to browse our recent blog and thought leadership pieces and register for any upcoming events that spark your interest. If there’s anything you’d like to see here, please get in touch with us as we are regularly creating new content and evolving our events program.

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October 20, 2022
IPAA Queensland Irene Longman Oration 2022
Level 41, 1 William Street

ABOUT THIS EVENT IPAA Queensland is delighted to share that Emeritus Professor Peter Coaldrake AO will deliver our 2022 Irene Longman Oration.

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September 14, 2022
“Rethinking Crises – Achieving Resilience in a Post-COVID world”
Level 41, 1 William Street

IPAA Queensland Challenger Seminar Series 2022   ABOUT THIS EVENT Crises and disasters have punctuated the work of public service and public purpose organisations, particularly in the past few years.

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August 15, 2022
Challenger Seminar: “Citizen Engagement through Complexity in Public Purpose Work – A Conversation with Dave Snowden”
QUTeX, B Block, QUT Gardens Point Campus

Cynefin [kuh-NEV-in] (Welsh origin) meaning: place of multiple belongings Come and be challenged at IPAA Queensland’s first Challenger Seminar Series for 2022! Join Dave Snowden and Beth Smith from the Cynefin Centre, in partnership with Complexability and QUTeX to participate in a challenging conversation around ‘Citizen Engagement through Complexity in Public Purpose Work’.

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Wednesday 20 July
The career pathway and insights from Graham Fraine: A summary of our recent Stewards on the Couch event.

On 14th June, level 41, 1 William Street opened its doors to around 80 attendees to take part in IPAA Queensland’s first Stewards on the Couch event for 2022.  Director-General for the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water, Dr Graham Fraine PSM, took to the couch with the esteemed Dr Anne Tiernan. What were

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Wednesday 29 June
Top insights from the 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer:

According to the latest Edelman Trust Barometer findings, one key takeaway has been made clear: Australia’s trust bubble has officially burst. A key source of intelligence regarding the state of the global community’s trust in various institutions, from government to media, the Edelman Trust Barometer is seen as a pulse check on the current state

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Thursday 26 May
Neuroscience of leading through turbulent times…and the power of the word ‘yet’…

Neuroscience of leading through turbulent times…and the power of the word ‘yet’… During IPAA Queensland’s 2022 Chief Executive Officer & Young Professionals Breakfast, Dr David Rock from the NeuroLeadership Institute took our attendees through three critical habits to help all public purpose workers successfully navigate turbulent times. With the past few years presenting a myriad

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Wednesday 25 May
Three Takeaways from Queensland’s Social Procurement Roundtable

Three Takeaways from Queensland’s Social Procurement Roundtable Last month, White Box Enterprises, in collaboration with the Institute for Public Administration Australia (IPAA) Queensland, brought together a select group of leaders from the public and social enterprise sectors in Queensland to explore the latest developments in social procurement. The Roundtable, facilitated by Alex Hannant from Griffith

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What are members saying?

A lot of people join Government because they want to make a difference to the community and IPAA can help in improving that difference we make.

Heidi Bushnell, Professional
Queensland Government

The experiences are amazing, and the relationships and the people you meet are incredible.

Dave Stewart, Executive
Queensland Government

IPAA provides a fantastic meeting place.  There aren’t many forums where you can bring together a really diverse group of stakeholders and talk about really topical issues.  IPAA does this really well.

Michael Hiller, Queensland Chairman
KPMG

It is great to see IPAA thriving, bringing in so many people, the calibre of the people you meet is priceless.  I recommend everyone get involved and join in.

Fahim Khondaker, Professional
BDO

The forums, exceptional presentations –  it is learning in a relaxed way that you don’t see in other institutions.  I am very glad that IPAA is back in Queensland.

Katarina Carroll, Commissioner
QFES