professional development and training for the south australian public sector - ipaa sa

IPAA SA provides public sector thought leadership and works to strengthen the capacity of the sector through events, training and other activities. You can become a part of IPAA SA too, and boost not only your career, but your ability to make a real difference in your public service career.

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Why you should connect with IPAA SA

Build your Network

Meet and engage with people from across the public sector and beyond and build connections to help you throughout your career.

Learn and Grow

Enhance your capabilities through specialised events and training as you learn what it takes to succeed and grow in the public sector.

Be Supported

Access resources, member services and exclusive opportunities to help you at every stage of your career.

Lead Together

Get involved with institute activities to lead by example and help shape the public sector we need.

Be a part of a community dedicated to public sector excellence

Since 1927 we have been dedicated to supporting our members. Take a moment to explore how membership with the institute will benefit you throughout your career. Membership with IPAA SA is open to anyone working in or affiliated with work in the public sector, and starts from as little as $99 a year.

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Training you might be interested in...

21st Century Manager Series – Core Skills for The New Millennium (online)

Equip yourself with the essential core leadership skills to thrive not just survive as a leader in 2025 and beyond.  You will increase self-awareness, develop confidence and skills in leading teams, improve your communication and EQ and understand how to promote a culture of wellbeing. You will also explore ways to learn from the lessons of COVID-19, in managing teams and their wellbeing, resilience and performance against challenging situations.

  • 6 half days
  • Executive, Manager/Next-Exec, YIPAA
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Communications Masterclass in Government (online)

Explore in-depth the tools and strategies you can use to transform your communications in government to have maximum engagement and impact. Whether you communicate internally or externally, this course will help save time and stress in producing content that will get you the greatest returns.

  • 3 half days
  • Affiliate, Emerging Leader, Executive, Graduate/Student, Manager/Next-Exec, Professional, YIPAA
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Fundamental Skills of Management Series

Enhance your general management skills and take your leadership and strategic thinking capabilities to the next level. This dynamic series includes modules on introduction to management, finance, project management, operational excellence and strategic management. This fundamental series will build your core management skills for personal and organisational success.

  • See full duration details
  • Emerging Leader, Manager/Next-Exec
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New and Emerging Manager Series

Are you coming to grips with leading a team and managing others for the first time? Explore current successful approaches and strategies that will teach you essential skills for leaders – from communication, workload management, performance management and much more.

  • 4 full days
  • Emerging Leader, YIPAA
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IPAA SA is proudly partnered with...

government of south australia

Government of South Australia

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners of this country throughout Australia and their connection to land and community.  We pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders, both past and present.

Ngadlu tampinthi Yaitya Miyurnarlu Yaitya Yarta-Mathanyarna yainty yartaku Australia-arra, parnaku yarta kuma pirku tarraitpayinthi. Ngadlu tampinthi parnaku tapa purruna, parnkaku purkarna pukinangku kuma yalaka