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Secretary Valedictory with Mark Scott

Secretary Valedictory with Mark Scott
Virtual Event
Thursday 20 May 2021
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM 
Professional & Associate $25
Affiliate $35
Non Member $55




A link to the event will be sent to those that have registered the day before the event. 

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


ABOUT THIS EVENT 


IPAA NSW occupies a privileged position working with leaders across the NSW public sector. Our Secretary Valedictory series is an opportunity for departing Secretaries to provide their reflections and comments in a public address.


WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

The Secretary Valedictory provides you with an excellent opportunity to hear from one of NSW public sector’s leaders about issues of strategic importance to the State.  

Attending this event will build your understanding the unique responsibilities of the public sector and support you in learning more about the ideas that underpin and reshape public administration.

At least 25% of this event is allocated to questions from the floor, meaning that you will have the opportunity to play an active part in this discussion. 
 
SPEAKER

Mark Scott AO
Secretary of NSW Department of Education

Mark Scott AO is the former Secretary of the NSW Department of Education and has a distinguished record in public service, education and the media.  Initially a teacher and education policy adviser, Mark enjoyed a long career in journalism. He was Editor-in-Chief of Fairfax newspapers, Managing Director of the ABC from 2006 to 2016 and Secretary of the Department of Education from 2016-2021. In July, Mark will become the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney.

In his IPAA Secretary Valedictory address.  Mark will draw on his experience leading the Department of Education and the ABC to offer his insights on transforming large public facing institutions and creating a story about change that is engaging enough for people to sign up to and follow. He will reflect on the difference between being a transformational leader and an operational leader, the capability development challenges facing the public sector, and the pursuit of long-term reform in short term political environments.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear the insights of a public sector who has led some of Australia's most important public sector services during periods of enormous change.
  
HOW TO REGISTER

You must register to secure your spot. After logging in to your account/creating an account, click 'register myself' and agree to our terms and conditions. Once you have agreed, save your response.

Then click proceed to checkout, add payment details and submit your order. If you do not receive a confirmation email from IPAA, you have not successfully registered. 

Registrants will have access to the recording for 365 days after the event.


PAYMENTS

Please note, if you have an outstanding invoice for this event, you will not receive a link to the live event. 

IPAA is a not-for-profit so we charge a small fee for our events to support us to tailor content specifically for the NSW public sector This ensures all the content you view is both relevant and timely.

Contact

Contact our office on 02 8066 1910 or email [email protected] for any questions and/or clarifications.
When
20/05/2021 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
AUS Eastern Standard Time
Where
Sydney, NSW 2000 AUSTRALIA
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. 

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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
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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.

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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

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