Our events provide a place for the public sector to come together to learn, debate, share experiences and explore ideas. IPAA hosts seminars, keynote addresses, networking functions and briefings. Details of our upcoming events and those we have held during the last year are provided below:
Upcoming Events
The 2019 IPAA National Conference is coming up. The theme is ‘Crossroads – Future Directions’, and it will be held in Darwin, from 25 – 27 September.
Innovation is key to improving efficiency and the 2019 Conference will explore how effective change can be made and the skills required to deliver it.
Check out the conference taster on the IPAA National website.
More details are available on the dedicated conference website.
Professor Mick Dodson will deliver the 2019 Garran Oration.
This promises to be an exciting event, and we encourage you to consider attending.
Register: www.ipaanationalconference2019.com.au
Conference Key Dates
26th July 2019: Early Bird Registrations Close
25th August 2019: Conference Accommodation Bookings Close
25th September 2019: IPAA National Conference Gala Dinner
26th September 2019: IPAA National Conference
26th September 2019: IPAA YP Networking Event
27th September 2019: IPAA National Conference Workshops
Past Events
IPAA 2019 State Budget Briefing Lunch
IPAA's annual budget briefing provides an inside view of the Tasmanian state budget and the implications for the year ahead.
From 12.30pm until 2.15pm
At Marina and Gretel Rooms, Hobart Function and Conference Centre
1 Elizabeth Street Pier
$800.00 for table of 10 or $85.00 for IPAA individual members, corporate members and their employees
IPAA Young Professionals Breakfast Forum: Game of Thrones and the underbelly of policy advice
IPAA Young Professionals Breakfast Forum
From 7:15am until 9:30am
At Sovereign Room, Hobart Function and Conference Centre
1 Elizabeth Street Pier
$700.00 for table of 10 or $75.00 for IPAA individual members, corporate members and their employees
IPAA Tasmanian State of the Service
Annual address by Head of the State Service, Jenny Gale and Public Sector Excellence Award presentations
From 2:00pm until 4:00pm
At RACV Apartment Hotel
154 - 156 Collins Street Hobart
$50 members, $75 non-members
IPAA Connections #13 Kate Chamley
Kate is Assistant Director, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). She is currently co-leading the delivery of DFAT’s award-winning Women in Leadership Strategy under the direction of Secretary Frances Adamson. Prior to this role, Kate held diplomatic roles overseas at the Australian High Commission in Kiribati and the Australian High Commission in Pakistan. In Pakistan, she oversaw the delivery of Australian aid investments in the education sector.
From 4:30pm until 6:00pm
At Upstairs, New Sydney Hotel
FREE members event
2018 Public Sector Excellence Awards
Now open! Your opportunity to showcase the work of you and your team. Click the link below for full details:
IPAA Connections #12: In conversation with Kym Goodes
Mark your diaries for your chance to hear and interact with the CEO of TAScoss, Kym Goodes
From 5:30pm until 7:00pm
At The Lower House
9 -11 Murray Street Hobart
FREE members event
2018 IPAA National Event with Peter Shergold: Australia's Public Sector - Fit for Purpose. Fit for Future.
A unique opportunity to engage with one of Australia's most distinguished and renowned public servants.
From 9am until 11am
At Hobart Function Centre
Elizabeth Street Pier, Hobart
$80 members, $120 non-members
2018 Budget briefing with Tony Ferrall
State Government budget briefing luncheon
From 12:00 noon until 2:00pm
At RACV Apartment Hotel
154 - 156 Collins Street Hobart
http://events.ttc.tas.gov.au/pub/pubType/EO/pubID/zzzz5ae651abb06b6889/interface.html
$70 IPAA members, $100 non-members, $650 a table of 10
IPAA Executive Forum Victoria and Tasmania - Automation, Artificial Intelligence and the Public Sector
Around the world, there is growing interest in the potential of automation and artificial intelligence to dramatically reshape how workplaces function and the work they do.
From 8:30am until 4:30pm
At Wrest Point Hotel
410 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay, Hobart
2017 State of the Service and Public Sector Excellence Awards
In this annual event, Jenny Gale, Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet and Head of the State Service, reflects on the key achievements of the Tasmanian State Service over the last 12 months and shares his thoughts on the challenges ahead.
From 2:00pm until 4:00pm
At RACV/RACT Hobart Apartment Hotel
CEO and Young Professionals Breakfast - a career in diplomacy and foreign affairs
Join Secretary of DFaT, Frances Adamson, as she provides an insight into current and future foreign policy challenges, including the soon to be released Foreign Policy White Paper. She will also draw on personal experiences and share her views on creating a successful and meaningful career in the public service.
From 7.15am until 9.30am
At RACV/RACT Hobart Apartment Hotel
IPAA Connections No. 11: Welcome to Parliament Square
After 10 years of planning, consultation and building, stage one of Parliament Square is complete with Agencies moving into the Salamanca Building and calling it their new home. This project, arguably the most significant development within the Hobart CBD for many years, has been challenging but rewarding for all involved and we have invited some of the key people to share their Parliament Square story.
From 12:15pm until 1:45pm
At putalina Oyster Cove Room
4 Salamanca Place, Hobart
IPAA AGM Address: The ABS - 12 months on from Census 2016
David Kalisch provided a personal insight into the Census 2016 experience, and the leadership challenges of transforming the ABS so it can deliver more public value in a changing, disruptive environment.
From 4.00pm until 6.00pm
At RACV / RACT Hobart Apartment Hotel
Governing in a 'fake news world'
IPAA Councillor Melanie Brown moderated a fascinating discussion with Dr Matt Killingsworth, Mary Massina and Matthew Denholm on the challenges for liberal democracies in an era of 24 hour news, fake news, alternative facts. Some of the themes included populism, elitism, and the erosion of trust in our institutions.
From 9.30am until 11.00am
At RACV/RACT Hobart Apartment Hotel
Download Matt Killingsworth Presentation
IPAA Connections: Positive social change through communication and kindness
2017 Tasmanian Australian of the year, Rosie Martin, shared learnings from a career that has transformed from speech pathologist to advocate for kindness as a key foundation for positive social change. Through her work with disengaged school children, prisoners and adults from all walks of life, Rosie's values of kindness and courage provide a lesson for anyone aiming for positive social change.
From 4.15pm until 5.45pm
At Drysdale Campus
59 Collins Street, Hobart
2017 State Budget Briefing
Tony Ferrall, Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Finance, provided an inside view into the budget priorities and financial implications for the state. He was then joined by Kim Evans, Secretary, Department of State Growth, and Kathrine Morgan-Wicks, IPAA Tas Vice President and Deputy Secretary, Department of Treasury and Finance for a broader discussion on the implications for agencies.
From 12.00pm until 2.00pm
At Collins Room, RACV/RACT Hobart Apartment Hotel
The future of work in the public sector
Michael Hiller, National Industry Leader, Infrastructure, Government and Healthcare, KPMG; Erma Ranieri, SA Commissioner for Public Sector Employment and David Adams, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Community, Partnerships and Regional Development), University of Tasmania, provided a fascinating discussion on the future of work in the public sector.
From 9.30am until 11.00am
At CCAMLR
181 Macquarie Street, Hobart
Download Michael's presentation which formed the basis of the panel discussion.
Digital Revolution: Transforming Government - 2017 Vic/Tas Executive Forum
Public sector colleagues from Victoria and Tasmania came together for our 5th Executive Forum. This year we explored case studies in the transformation of government services, and discussed the challenge of developing and delivering policy and regulation that works in a dynamic environment.
From 9.00am until 4.30pm
At Bahai' Centre of Learning
Download speaker presentations
IPAA Connections No. 9: Personal reflections on women in leadership
In the first Connections event of 2017 Jenny Gale, Secretary of the Department of Education, shared her views on women in leadership and how we can contribute to improving gender equality in our workplaces.
From 4.15pm until 5.45pm
At The Lower House
2016 State of the Service
Greg Johannes, Head of the State Service, provided his annual State of the Service address followed by presentation of the 2016 Public Sector Excellence Awards
From 2.00pm until 4.00pm
At CCAMLR, 181 Macquarie Street
IPAA Connections No. 8 - 2016: the political year in review
Professor Richard Eccleston, Director, Institute for the Study of Social Change, University of Tasmania, provided an analysis of what was a big year in politics.
From 4.00pm until 5.15pm
At IMAS, Castray Esplanade, Hobart
Young Professionals Breakfast forum with Graeme Innes AM
Former Australian Anti Discrimination Commissioner, Graeme Innes, provided the address at the annual IPAA Tas young Professionals Breakfast Forum.
From 7.30am until 9.00am
At Hobart Grand Chancellor Hotel
IPAA National Conference 2016
IPAA National announced that the 2016 National Conference will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre in Adelaide on 20 and 21 October 2016. Title Innovation through Collaboration , this year's conference will take a dynamic and provocative look at how public sector promotes and constrains innovation and collaboration in Australia, and how it can re-shape its ethos and culture in an up-to-the-minute context. It will feature international and national leaders from politics, media, government, business, social and community services, and academia, and showcase global and local approaches to innovation through collaboration.
Behavioural Insights for Public Policy and Service Delivery with Dr Rory Gallagher, Managing Director of BIT Australia and Asia-Pacific
From 9.30am until 11.00am
Rory Gallagher will explain the BI methodology, its application, critical success factors and benefits of adopting this approach in policy and service design and implementation.
IPAA AGM and AGM address by Penny Armytage, President of IPAA National
From 12.15pm until 1.30pm
IPAA Tasmania AGM will be held in conjunction with an address by Penny Armytage, President of IPAA National, who will share her views on key issues impacting the public sector and the positioning of IPAA nationally to continue to support the development of the profession.
IPAA Connection No. 7: From Olympic diver to CEO
From 5.00 pm until 6:45 pm
At The Lower House
Liz represented Australia in diving at the Montreal Olympics and since that time has shaped an impressive career in the sporting and public sector worlds. 40 years on from the pool in Montreal Liz is now in charge of what is described as a 'once in a lifetime opportunity' to shape Hobart's future. As CEO of the Macquarie Point Development Corporation, Liz has the challenge of leading the team overseeing the development of the Macquarie Point site. In this presentation Liz will provide an insight into her very unique career and share some of the key lessons she has learned along the way.
The public face of the public sector
From 12.15pm until 1.45pm
Associate Professor Dennis Grube, University of Tasmania; Jacqui Allen, Deputy Secretary, Department of State Growth; and the Human face of Centrelink, Hank Jongen PSM, discussed the emerging trend of public sector leaders taking a more active role in public debate.
An Election Year
Dr John Hewson provided a timely analysis of the recent performance of Australian governments the week before the Federal election, and the challenges facing the public sector in supporting the incoming government.
From 1:00pm until 2:30pm
IPAA Connection No 6: The F Guide to an interesting Career
Alopi Latukefu, State Director, Department of Foreign Affairs, and Trade, talked about how the values of Flexible, Focused, and Free helped to achieve an interesting career journey.
From 5:00pm until 6:45pm
2016 Tasmanian State Budget Briefing
Tony Ferrall, Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Finance, provided an inside view of the State Budget and was joined by Jenny Gale and Michael Pervan for a panel discussion on the impact of the State and Federal budgets on key agencies.
From 12:00pm until 2:00pm
IPAA Connections No 5: Continual improvement - the pathway to success
2014 Tasmanian Business Woman of the Year, National winner of the Telstra Business Women Innovation Award, and until recently Assistant Commissioner of Police, Donna Adams, shared her experience of success through continuous improvement.
From 5:00pm until 6:45pm
A 'virtual' Address to the APS by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull
IPAA ACT live streamed an Address to the APS by Prime Minister Turnbull from the Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra. The video and transcript is available from the IPAA ACT website.
From 9:00am until 10:00am
IPAA Vic/Tas Executive Forum - Transformation: Leadership and economics for a sustainable economy
Executives from Tasmania and Victoria heard from a range of local, interstate and overseas speakers on the needs of a 21st century public sector, with an emphasis on the transformation required to develop sustainable shared economies.
From 9:00am until 5:00pm
IPAA Connections No. 4 - Mike's journey... and what he learnt along the way
Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Mike Pervan, provided an open and frank insight into his career, from his early days in the WA Public Service Commission through to his current role.
From 5:00pm until 6:45pm