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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June 23, 2023
CELEBRATING PUBLIC SERVICE WITH DR CHRIS SARRA
National Museum of Australia and Online

This Reconciliation Week we are pleased to announce that Dr Chris Sarra, Director-General of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, will deliver a key national IPAA address – the Frances Adamson Oration marking United Nations Public Service Day on 23 June. Dr Sarra is a proud Gurang Gurang/Taribelang man from Bundaberg. The youngest of ten

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Friday 26 May
2023 CEO/EL Breakfast Same height, same level. An Emerging Leader’s Acknowledgement of Country

“Hello, everyone. How are you? My name is Jenna. I’m a Kuku Yalanji woman with connections to Mossman, Cairns, Yarrabah, Cooktown and as far north as Normanton. I work at the Public Sector Commission in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Career Pathway Service and I’m a member of IPAA’s Emerging Leaders Working Group. I’m

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Monday 22 May
Inaugural Mastercraft Seminar – Royal Commissions, Public Inquiries & Reviews

  On 11th May 2023, IPAA Queensland hosted the first in our new Mastercraft Series. This series is designed to deliver the latest information and thinking about core areas of the craft of public administration. For our first topic we dived into one of the most impactful and debated policy functions, Royal Commissions, Public Inquiries

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Thursday 18 May
How size and scale serve the public purpose community

  At IPAA Queensland’s recent Chief Executives and Emerging Leaders Breakfast, held on 20 April 2023, the CEO of Australian Retirement Trust (ART), Bern Reilly took to the stage to share insights and details on how the recent merger of Sunsuper and QSuper is serving the financial futures of public purpose members. Twelve short months

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Thursday 18 May
Important learnings for Emerging Leaders

On the 20th April 2023, IPAA Queensland with the support of QSuper (part of Australian Retirement Trust), KPMG and OnTalent were delighted to host our newly rebranded Chief Executives and Emerging Leaders Breakfast. The theme, “Emergent Leadership and Future-Proofing our Organisations” was designed to highlight and build upon the intent of this flagship event. The

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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