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How Modern Government Works

How Modern Government Works
Monday 25 October 2021 (9:00am to 1:00pm)

Via Zoom interactive workshop

Professional & Associate Members $525.00 (incl. GST)
Affiliate Members $635.00 (incl. GST)
Non Members $745.00 (incl. GST)

If you are a NSW public sector employee, then you are eligible for Affiliate membership free of charge. Click here to join.

This course is also available for in-house delivery. For more information please contact the Learning team on 02 8066 1900 or email [email protected] for a quote.

Course Overview

This course is an overview of the governance and institutional arrangements for the Australian system of government including the topic areas of the Constitution, Westminster system, separation of powers, machinery of government in NSW, the role of the public servant and recent public sector reforms.

We offer two programs for this course.  A half-day program customised for new entrants to the public sector, such as new graduates; or a full day program for more senior or experienced public servants wishing to gain a better understanding of the public sector environment.  The full day program covers the topic areas in more detail including contemporary public sector management and governance reforms

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and explain the elements of the Westminster system of government
  • Identify and define the three branches of government and their areas of governance
  • Discuss the structure of government and its place in Australian societyIdentify and explain how the participant’s organisation operates in a larger government and governance context.

ZOOM Virtual Classroom

Our virtual classroom consists of a facilitator teaching the class to students who are dialled in remotely to the class session. Presentation slides and other digital files can be presented during the training session using the Zoom platform and the student may either focus on these resources or the facilitator. 

To enable connection, you will require the following set-up:

- Sufficient internet connection – Zoom is successful on a 4G network. Any network better than 4G will enhance the student’s experience;
- A PC with a web-camera, microphone and the capacity to run the Zoom application to allow the facilitator to better interact with students in the same manner as a traditional classroom; and
- Sufficient sized monitor or screen

NSW Public Sector Framework Capabilities

This course is targeted at Foundational to Intermediate level. The following behaviours from the framework are covered:

Results: Deliver results
  • Having a sound understanding of public sector framework and contemporary public sector governance is an essential and fundamental requirement for all public servants.

Benefits to your organisation
  • Staff comprehension of the Westminster system permits greater discussion and dialogue on government identity and structuring 
Benefits to you
  • Understanding government placement in Australian society allows greater comprehension of government impact on societal issues

Course Facilitator

Greg Masters




Greg Masters is the director of Nexus Management Consulting which specialises in helping organisations in the public and non-government sectors change for the better. Prior to establishing Nexus in 1996, Greg had extensive experience in management and executive roles in the NSW public sector. Greg specialises in strategic planning, program evaluation, management review and change management and he has a sound understanding of how government works. Greg is an engaging facilitator who brings a practical, hands-on approach to his workshops. In his training, Greg draws on his extensive experience in consulting to government agencies and grounds the material in participants' own work contexts.

Course Materials

All course materials (including the workbooks) will be made available through our digital learning space, Illuminate. Your Illuminate access details will be provided 7 days prior to the course date.

Enquiries: For more information on our learning programs, please contact the IPAA NSW Learning Team on 02 8066 1900 or email [email protected].
When
25/10/2021 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Where
Via Zoom NSW AUSTRALIA
Registration not available.
Terms and Conditions
Payments

Payment is required prior to attending the event or course. Please contact an IPAA NSW staff member if an exception is required.

Payments - Online Events

If you have an outstanding invoice for the event, you will not receive a link to the live event. 

Online Events

Only people registered to the event can access the content. Do not share login details with people who have not registered to the event

Cancellation policy - Events
  • Cancellation must be in writing and confirmed by an IPAA NSW staff member
  • Cancellation received more than 10 business days prior to the event – no penalty will be incurred
  • Cancellation received within 6-10 business days of the event – 50% of the fee is payable
  • Cancellation received less than 6 business days prior to the event – 100% of the fee is payable
  • No show – 100% of the fee is payable
  • Registrations received less than 6 business days prior to the event are non-refundable.
Cancellation policy - Scheduled Courses
  • Cancellation must be in writing and confirmed by an IPAA NSW staff member
  • Cancellation received more than 10 business days prior to the start date – no penalty will be incurred
  • Cancellation received within 6-10 business days of the start date – 50% of the fee is payable
  • Cancellation received less than 6 business days prior to the start date – 100% of the fee is payable
  • No show – 100% of the fee is payable
  • Registrations received less than 6 business days prior to the start date are non-refundable.
Cancellation policy - Self-paced Courses
  • Cancellations are not permitted.

Note: If you do not cancel and do not attend and event or course, 100% of the fee must be paid.

Transfer policy - Events
  • All requests for transfers must be in writing
  • Substitute nominees may attend in your place where deemed appropriate; however, if a member wishes to substitute a non-member in their place the full fee will be payable.
Transfer policy - Scheduled Courses
  • All requests for transfers must be in writing
  • Your course registration can be transferred to another course without penalty if requested more than 10 business days prior to the course start date. Otherwise, the above cancellation policy applies. Transfers can only be requested when the course fee has been paid in full.
  • Transferring your registration to another person can be done at any time without penalty if nominee details are provided within a minimum of 2 business days prior to the course start date. Transferring from a member to a non-member will result in a fee increase in line with the non-member course fee.
Transfer policy - Self-paced Courses 
  • Transfers to another course are not allowed for self-paced courses.
We may in our discretion waive cancellation charges in exceptional circumstances, but we will not waive cancellation charges on account of work commitments.

Program Changes

IPAA NSW reserves the right to change programs/speakers/venue, or to cancel programs if the enrolment criteria are not met or when conditions beyond our control prevail. All registrants will be notified in the event of cancellation and their registration fee will be refunded.

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