Work with Purpose: A podcast about the Australian Public Sector
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Work with Purpose: A podcast about the Australian Public Sector
Work with Purpose is the must-listen podcast for those working Australia’s public sector, covering best practice, leadership conversations, research, and critical issues. Three times a month, we speak to current public servants, leading academics, and other public sector experts about how to best se...
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EP#149: Leading with Curiosity: The Future of HR in the Australian Public Service
What does it really take to lead people well in a world of constant change? In this episode of Work with Purpose, host David Pembroke sits down with J...
EP#148: Integrity, fairness and the role of the Merit Protection Commissioner
In this episode of Work with Purpose, host David Pembroke speaks with Jamie Lowe, the Merit Protection Commissioner for the Australian Public Service...
EP#147: Building a data-driven Public Service
In this episode of Work with Purpose, David Pembroke speaks with Dr David Gruen AO Australian Statistician and the inaugural head of the APS Data Prof...
EP#146: Thinking smarter: Evidence, bias and better public decisions
How do public servants make smart decisions when time is short and the stakes are high?
In this episode, host David Pembroke is joined by two le...
EP#145: Voices beyond the ballot: How letters shape Australian politics
Have you ever written to a politician? What did you hope to achieve?
In this episode of Work with Purpose, guest host Andrew Metcalfe AO FIPAA e...
EP#144: Institutional integrity amid uncertainty: Key insights from the ASPA Conference
Hosted by IPAA National President Andrew Metcalfe, AO FIPAA, this episode of Work with Purpose explores how the public sector might manage an increasi...
EP#143: Stacking skills: Microcredentials and the future of public sector learning
How can public sector professionals keep their skills sharp without committing to years of study? Microcredentials may be the answer.
In this ep...
EP#142: Care, kindness, and respect: A conversation with the Governor-General
In this landmark episode of Work with Purpose, host David Pembroke sits down with Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Australia’s 28th Gov...
EP#141: NAIDOC Week Special: Strength, Vision, and Legacy
In this special NAIDOC Week edition of Work with Purpose, guest host Kate Driver, CEO of IPPA ACT, leads a powerful and heartfelt conversation celebra...
EP#140: Unlocking Behavioural Insights: How the BETA team is transforming public policy
In this episode of Work With Purpose, host David Pembroke sits down with Madelaine Magi-Prowse and Dr. Loren Willis from the Behavioural Economics Tea...
EP#139: People-centred and inclusive: The APS Experience Design Principles
On the fifth episode of our APS Reform in Action series, we hear from Laure Yassine and Lisa Jansen from Services Australia, and Carly Harrison from t...
EP#138: Regional stewardship in action at the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Our APS Reform in Action series returns with a deep dive into bringing stewardship to life in aged care across Australia’s regions.
In response...
EP#137: Purposeful productivity with Danielle Wood
On today’s episode of Work with Purpose, Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission, reflects on how the Commission’s role has evolved—from h...
EP#136: ‘Of(f) Course Minister’ with Sean Innis
On this episode of Work with Purpose, Sean Innis, author of ‘Of(f) Course Minister’, talks about the principle of responsible government – how it has...
EP#135: Giving better: holistic community engagement with Michelle Steele
On this episode, Michelle Steele from the Paul Ramsay Foundation talks us through community engagement from a philanthropic and public sector perspect...
EP#134: In caretaker mode
On today’s episode of Work with Purpose, Andrew Walter from the Department of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and Professor Anne Tier...
EP#133: The road to the top is paved with difficult conversations: A leadership chat with Ray Griggs AO CSC
On this episode of Work with Purpose, we hear from Ray Griggs AO CSC about what working in the navy has taught him about taking and giving feedback, a...
EP#132: ‘Own it’: Empowering neuro-affirming workstyles and environments with Joey Ballantyne
Trigger warning: themes of mental health/sexual assault
Robin Edmonds from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Co...
EP#131: Mapping the nation: The Digital Atlas of Australia
On our second episode of our APS Reform in Action series, we hear from Lisa Bush and Maree Wilson from Geoscience Australia about the power of geospat...
EP#130: On a journey of continuous reform with Dr Rachel Bacon and Professor Janine O’Flynn – part 2
Returning for part 2 of our new ‘APS Reform in Action’ series, Dr Rachel Bacon and Professor Janine O’Flynn discuss how Australia is learning from oth...
EP#129: On a journey of continuous reform with Dr Rachel Bacon and Professor Janine O’Flynn – part 1
Launching our new ‘APS Reform in Action’ series, we hear from Dr Rachel Bacon and Professor Janine O’Flynn about enduring APS Reform and why public tr...
EP#128: Tune into empathy for public sector work with Dr Claire Yorke
On the first episode of Work with Purpose of the year, Dr Claire Yorke lifts the lid on empathy and why it matters for policy and programs.
Crit...
EP#107/127: Revisiting ‘In defence of Australia with Matt Yannopoulos PSM’
In our last re-run for this season, Matt Yannopoulos PSM, Associate Secretary of the Department of Defence, maps out a unified approach for the public...
EP#105/126: Revisiting ‘ADDRESSing psychosocial hazards at work’
Trigger warning: themes of mental and physical abuse
Amaly Khalaf and Dr Steven Munns from the Australian Public Service Commission explore psyc...
EP#104/125: Revisiting ‘The power of leadership devolution with Blair Comley PSM'
Today, we listen back to a 2024 Work with Purpose episode with Secretary of the Department of Health and Aged Care Blair Comley PSM. Blair tells the s...
EP#101/124: Revisiting ‘A masterclass in human-centred design in the public sector'
In this re-run of our most popular Work with Purpose episode of 2024, Dr Nina Terrey, Bec Bodel and Professor Brenton Prosser help you learn the ropes...
EP#123: Work with Purpose 2024: (un)wrapped
Join us in unpacking the best conversations of Work with Purpose in 2024 – from tips for human-centred design to understanding how the public sector c...
EP#122: Work with Purpose live: Lifting the stigma around men’s mental health at work
TW: mental health and suicide
On our first ever Work with Purpose live episode, we shine a light on men’s mental health – from the numbers to th...
EP#121: Running on empty? Burnout in the public sector with Dr Antonio Di Dio
Today, Dr Antonio Di Dio from the Professional Services Review talks about how to identify burnout and support yourself and your team members when the...
EP#120: Collaboration Circle: Shaping First Nations initiatives in the APS
Sam Jeffries from the Australian Public Service Commission, Julie Hansen from the Department of Defence, and Stella Renagi from the Australian Taxatio...
EP#119: The change leader with Colonel Jennifer Harris
On this episode, Colonel Jennifer Harris from the Australian Army gives us a masterclass in managing change in complex organisations, based on her exp...
EP#118: Be a CALD champion with Jim Betts
Jim Betts, Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, talks about shaping his role a...
EP#117: Let’s chat connection, capability, and crops with Adam Fennessy PSM
Adam Fennessy PSM, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, shares tips for having difficult conversations and an insight into the department’s rec...
EP#116: Why cultural and linguistic diversity matters: Unpacking the APS CALD Employment Strategy
On this episode, Dr Suzanne Akila, Jo Talbot, and Radi Kovacevic talk us through CALD representation in the public service, and what it will take for...
EP#115: Championing evaluation with The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP
The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP joins us on the episode of Work with Purpose to highlight how evaluation can help create better policies and programs.
EP#114: On the executive support team with Lydia Milosavljevic and Zoe Scanlon
Lydia Milosavljevic from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and Zoe Scanlon from the Attorney-General’s Department gi...
EP#113: Cultivating collaboration and leadership under pressure with Martin Hehir PSM and Kathy Hilyard
If your team is grappling with an increasingly busy workload, today’s episode of Work with Purpose with Martin Hehir PSM and Kathy Hilyard will give y...
EP#112: A conversation about rethinking reform with Andrew Podger AO
A stronger emphasis on merit now will be crucial to ensure a thriving public service in the future, former APS Commissioner Andrew Podger AO tells us...
EP#111: A forever curious mind: Dr Wendy Craik AM FTSE
Dr Wendy Craik AM FTSE joins us for this episode reflecting on a career of curiosity and collaboration in service of Australia’s marine environment.
EP#110: Passion for public service with the Hon Patrick Gorman MP
In a first for Work with Purpose, we welcome The Hon Patrick Gorman MP to talk about his journey into politics, supporting the Prime Minister, and his...