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Queensland networking events

ExecNet

The ExecNet network is sponsored and encouraged by the APS Commission. All secretariat services and administrative support are provided directly by the APS Commission.

ExecNet was established in recognition of the need for senior officers in Brisbane for professional development that is appropriate to their needs, interests and circumstances and for the opportunity to network with peers outside their own organisation to exchange ideas, discuss issues and make contacts. The network has been very successful and is strongly supported by an ever increasing membership that is approaching 500. The activities of ExecNet are designed to meet the needs of Executive level in the public sector in Queensland. In September 2000 ExecNet was awarded the inaugural Queensland Commonwealth Regional Heads Forum, Excellence Award for Cooperation and Collaboration across Agencies. The purpose of the Award is to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in the public sector and to promote good practice and sharing of ideas.Future ExecNet events are listed beneath the Queensland development programme.

For more information consult www.apsc.gov.au/execnet or contact the Brisbane office on 07 3004 0777 or email execnet@apsc.gov.au

Future ExecNet events are listed in the calendar.

HR Network

The Queensland HR Network is comprised of Australian Government human resource managers and practitioners in Queensland with the aim of promoting open and frank collaboration amongst Agencies by:

• organising workshops with guest speakers/facilitators of interest to the wider membership (on a cost recovery basis);
• raising awareness of research and analysis in the HR field in order to broaden understanding;
• encouraging partnering and information exchange between Agencies on HR requests and projects;
• improving communication; and
• encouraging a whole of government approach to HR issues.

A steering committee meets regularly to plan activities and new participants are always welcome. Meetings for 2007 are scheduled for: 6 February, 27 March, 15 May, 10 July, 21 August, 9 October and 27 November. For more information contact the Brisbane office on 07 3004 0777 or email apscbrisbane@apsc.gov.au.

North Queensland Regional Directors' Network (NQNet)

What is NQNet?

The North Queensland Regional Directors' Network (NQNet), is a network of senior representatives from APS and some State Government agencies located in Townsville and serving the North Queensland area. NQNet was established to promote and facilitate the exchange of information and best practice strategies with a view to providing better public administration and to develop and maintain a high quality programme of training activities for members at competitive prices.

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Commission and NQNet to advance the aims of each organisation. Rhonda will continue to provide secretariat services and administrative support to NQNet, in addition to co-ordinating Commission services in the region. If you would like to be included on our mailing list, find out more about our regional services or check out what is happening locally please contact Rhonda on (07) 4760 8616 or email rhonda.elliott@apsc.gov.au.

What does it cost?

There is no cost to be a member of the network.

Contact Details

RHONDA ELLIOTT
Regional Services Group (Townsville)
Australian Public Service Commission
Phone/Fax: (07) 4760 8616
Mobile : 0409 476 429

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235-259 Stanley St ,
PO Box 1981
Townsville Qld 4810

JOHN BARRETT
NQNet Chairperson, and
Director Corporate Services,
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Phone: (07) 4750 0832
Email: jbarr@gbrmpa.gov.au

Indigenous employment project

This project aims to assist the APS Commission and agencies to develop a range of activities, services and products to help attract, recruit, develop and retain Indigenous employees.

As a part of this initiative, meetings of Indigenous APS employees were held in Brisbane and Townsville, with a view to encouraging the establishment of Indigenous APS Employment Networks in both localities. The broad objective of these networks will be to provide opportunities for Indigenous APS employees to have input into and discuss Indigenous APS employment policy and related issues. The networks will also provide an opportunity for Indigenous APS employees to network with their peers and discuss issues that may be directly impacting upon Indigenous people in the workplace.

For more information contact cheryl.mills@apsc.gov.au