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Senior Executive Service orientation for lateral recruits
The essential information you need as a newly recruited SES from outside the APS.
Joining the SES is an intensely challenging experience. Charged with leadership responsibilities in implementing government policy in an environment of reform and constant change, new senior executives need to come to grips with their new responsibilities and accountabilities within the APS environment. This programme provides you with the information and skills you need to meet these new challenges.
Programme overview
- the keynote presentation by a senior APS leader on the current challenges facing SES, including the Government's expectations of the APS
- discussion of the APS culture/environment with other SES who are also new to the APS
- learning to balance the demands for performance, conformance and public accountability
- creating space to be strategic at the SES level
- Parliament and administrative law
- Parliamentary committees, including estimates hearings
- working with Ministers and their advisers
Participant Benefits
- gain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the skills that you need to develop in the transition to the SES cadre and in leading within the APS environment
- learn how to be more strategic at the SES level and create an effective people management environment
- develop a detailed understanding of the expectations placed on the SES, including the Government's expectations of the APS
- gain up-to-date knowledge of whole of government policies and initiatives
- build valuable networks across the APS at the SES level
This programme has been designed to enhance your capabilities in line with the APS Integrated Leadership System.
Who should attend
Newly appointed SES officer from outside the APS, in your first 12 months of appointment.
Further information
For further information contact the Commission on 02 6202 3788.
