The Graduate future leaders program is designed for graduates who have recently commenced employment in the WA public sector.
It provides graduates with a whole-of-government perspective on the political, legislative, policy and operational environment in which government employees work and assists them in developing an appreciation of the complexity, importance and breadth of the public sector in WA.
The program will complement each agency’s induction and development programs while providing opportunities to meet public sector leaders, senior executives and technical experts. Participants will also network with inspirational young leaders and fellow graduates from across the WA public sector.
Eligibility
Graduates are eligible for the 2013 program if they graduated from university in 2011 or 2012 and commenced employment in the public sector during the last 12 months.
It is particularly valuable for graduates who are not able to participate in a formal agency graduate program.
Program outline
Content covered in the program includes:
leadership skills
communicating effectively
legislative and Parliamentary procedures
financial planning and budget cycles
policy development processes
current issues in public administration
career planning strategies.
The program has four modules, presented at a series of one-day workshops over four months:
Module 1 – An introduction to leadership in the public sector
Module 2 – Parliamentary processes and practices
Module 3 –The relationship between budget and policy
Module 4 – Your career in the public sector
In the lead up to attending the program graduates are strongly encouraged to:
attend one of the Public Sector Commission’s Cross Sector Induction seminars
Content of the program is aligned to the specific skills and knowledge of the core units and one elective unit of the Public Sector Training Package, Certificate IV in Government.
Participation in the program
Graduates have two options for participation in the program.
Pathway 1 – undertake the program with the assessment option to obtain eight units of competence from the Certificate IV in Government.
The cost of this option is $725 (incl. GST).
Pathway 2 – undertake the program without the assessment option.
The cost of this option is $440 (incl. GST)
Important dates for intake 1
Date
Event
20 February 2013
Information session for intake 1 of the program
Now
Applications for intake 1 open
27 March 2013
Applications for intake 1 close
3 April 2013
Orientation session for all graduates, includes an opportunity to find out more about the assessment process and requirements for RPL pathway – Option 1
10 April 2013
Final date to change program participation option
16 April 2013
Module 1 –– An Introduction to leadership in the public sector
2 May 2013
Monica Pfeffer workshop: How to write the killer briefing note
8 May 2013
Module 2 –– Parliamentary processes and practices
Includes a visit to Parliament House
5 June 2013
Module 3 –– The relationship between budget and policy
Includes a site visit (location to be confirmed)
4 July 2013
Module 4 ––Your career in the public sector
Week commencing 15 July 2013 *
Individual pre-assessment appointment (half hour) with RTO
Week commencing
14 October 2013 *
Submission of portfolio for assessment to RTO
All sessions (accept for the site visits) will be conducted in the Jull Professional Development Centre, Dumas House, 2 Havelock Street West Perth.
*These dates are only relevant for graduates choosing the assessment pathway.
A second intake of the program will commence in August 2013.
Register
Registrations for intake 1 of the program open on 6 March 2013. Places for this program are limited.
Graduate Future Leaders Program
The Graduate future leaders program is designed for graduates who have recently commenced employment in the WA public sector.
It provides graduates with a whole-of-government perspective on the political, legislative, policy and operational environment in which government employees work and assists them in developing an appreciation of the complexity, importance and breadth of the public sector in WA.
The program will complement each agency’s induction and development programs while providing opportunities to meet public sector leaders, senior executives and technical experts. Participants will also network with inspirational young leaders and fellow graduates from across the WA public sector.
Eligibility
Graduates are eligible for the 2013 program if they graduated from university in 2011 or 2012 and commenced employment in the public sector during the last 12 months.
It is particularly valuable for graduates who are not able to participate in a formal agency graduate program.
Program outline
Content covered in the program includes:
The program has four modules, presented at a series of one-day workshops over four months:
In the lead up to attending the program graduates are strongly encouraged to:
Content of the program is aligned to the specific skills and knowledge of the core units and one elective unit of the Public Sector Training Package, Certificate IV in Government.
Participation in the program
Graduates have two options for participation in the program.
The cost of this option is $725 (incl. GST).
The cost of this option is $440 (incl. GST)
Important dates for intake 1
Date
Event
20 February 2013
Information session for intake 1 of the program
Now
Applications for intake 1 open
27 March 2013
Applications for intake 1 close
3 April 2013
Orientation session for all graduates, includes an opportunity to find out more about the assessment process and requirements for RPL pathway – Option 1
10 April 2013
Final date to change program participation option
16 April 2013
Module 1 –– An Introduction to leadership in the public sector
2 May 2013
Monica Pfeffer workshop: How to write the killer briefing note
8 May 2013
Module 2 –– Parliamentary processes and practices
Includes a visit to Parliament House
5 June 2013
Module 3 –– The relationship between budget and policy
Includes a site visit (location to be confirmed)
4 July 2013
Module 4 ––Your career in the public sector
Week commencing 15 July 2013 *
Individual pre-assessment appointment (half hour) with RTO
Week commencing
14 October 2013 *
Submission of portfolio for assessment to RTO
All sessions (accept for the site visits) will be conducted in the Jull Professional Development Centre, Dumas House, 2 Havelock Street West Perth.
*These dates are only relevant for graduates choosing the assessment pathway.
A second intake of the program will commence in August 2013.
Register
Registrations for intake 1 of the program open on 6 March 2013. Places for this program are limited.
To register, download and complete the Application Form.
Registrations for the first intake of the program close 27 March 2013.
For more information, download the Information Pack or contact Kristie Harken, Senior Consultant on 6552 8565 or kristie.harken@psc.wa.gov.au
Page last updated 26 February 2013