We welcomed you to join us for the first event of IPAA SA’s 2018 Event Program, Future of The Profession, curated by our members for our members.
Sarah Ferguson, Australia’s most respected and experienced journalists wowed audienced with her unique and compelling analysis of the evolving political and cultural climate in 2018. Her analysis was perfectly suited to public sector professionals who recognised the impact that global and national politics have on the day-to-day lives of people in the community, and on the future of their profession.
As writer and presenter of such documentaries as The Killing Season and Hitting Home, she has captivated audiences as a fearless and incisive reporter on Australia’s socio-political life. As host of Four Corners she has presented some of Australia’s best journalism in global and national current affairs.
ABC Journalist and Political Reporter, Nick Harmsen, hosted the event and interviewed Sarah Ferguson, the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment, Erma Ranieri, and Adelaide Managing Partner of PwC, Kim Cheater.
Great leaders can build great organisations. Professional, purposeful and collaborative leadership in the public sector is essential as we face rapidly changing times in South Australia. It is how we lead in times of change that can determine the ongoing success of our sector.
This dynamic forum engaged senior leaders across the public sector to raise awareness and provide insights into how to manage the challenges of leadership in times of complex change. It also explored how we can come together to achieve better outcomes for South Australians and continue to build a modern public sector.
Keynote speaker Professor Lisa Paul AO PSM, former Secretary of the Federal Department of Education and Training, drew from her experience and career in the Australian Government and public sector to share her approach to, and her definition of, successful leadership. Lisa also discussed her insights into maintaining a strong culture and how to motivate teams amidst complex change.
Professor Helen Sullivan, Director of the Crawford School of Public Policy, also unpacks some of the challenges, opportunities and benefits of collaborating across government in times of change.
SA’s Commissioner for Public Sector Employment, Erma Ranieri, and SA Health’s Chief Medical Officer and Chief Public Health Officer, Professor Paddy A Phillips, then joined both keynote speakers for a panel discussion.
