Career & Personal Development
Learning Path
Career & Personal Development
Learning Path
Description
Career and Personal Development
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Applying for a Job
This module consists of the recorded session facilitated via MS Teams on how to apply for a APS job and preparing your CV. The PowerPoint Presentation can be accessed separately through the resources tab. -
APS Unlocked
APS Unlocked brings together new and returning members of the APS to engage with experienced APS leaders and practitioners, who will share essential information and tips for a successful and productive start in the APS. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and build their APS network to ensure they gain the knowledge, confidence and capability needed in the early days of their APS career. -
Art of Feedback for Employees
In this 90-minute workshop you will gain strategies to enhance the way you give and receive feedback. -
Editing and Proofreading
This is a highly interactive course on editing and proofing written text for APS 4 - EL 2 levels. It includes writing skills, editing and proofing methods. You will be able to enhance documents for correctness and clarity. Participants should bring two current samples of writing when they attend. These may be emails, briefs, reports, or other writing from the workplace. Editing practice can be applied directly to their own work. All writing remains confidential and will not be shared or discussed. -
Effective Communication
Almost everything we do in the workplace involves communication and our overall job effectiveness is strongly influenced by how well we communicate. In the APS, we require the ability to present information clearly, concisely and in a compelling manner, going to the heart of the issue with speed and clarity. Effective communication is about being able to deliver strategic and operational information quickly and clearly to a specific target audience or individual. As such, effective communication takes into -
Essential Writing for APS 1-4 Levels
This course is designed for APS employees who produce routine correspondence, such as emails and letters. While nominally aimed at APS levels 1–4, the program is suitable for all APS employees who need to develop their ability to logically sequence information, use appropriate correspondence styles and improve the readability of their writing. -
Essential Writing for APS 5-6 Levels
Essential writing for APS 5–6 levels is designed for APS employees who produce documents involving analysis or evidence-based argument. It is aimed at APS levels 5–6, but is suitable for all APS and executive levels who need to improve their analytical writing. The program focuses on briefs and minutes (internal documents with advice and recommendations) and non-routine correspondence (letters and emails). -
Essential Writing for Executive Levels
Essential writing for executive levels shows participants how to produce documents which are accurate, clear and consistent with government style requirements. This program is suitable for executive level staff who are either undertaking writing tasks themselves, managing other employees on a writing task, are new to the APS or have transferred into a role where higher levels of writing skills are required. -
Grammar and Punctuation
This interactive course provides a foundation for writing clear and meaningful documents. Explore parts of sentences (nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns and adverbs) and review standard grammar, punctuation and spelling rules to build skills and confidence in writing. Use active and passive voice, and learn to avoid common grammar and punctuation errors. Participants should bring two current samples of writing when they attend. These may be emails, briefs, reports, or other writing from the workplace. Writi -
How to Apply for Jobs in the APS – APS level
This program focuses on the job application process. Practical exercises help participants write applications and perform well in selection activities and interviews. -
Influence, Negotiation and Persuasion for APS Levels
Explore ways to improve your influence, a five-step model of negotiation and the psychology behind persuasion. Learn how to use Whole Brain Thinking to improve your influence, negotiation and persuasion. Build your practical knowledge and experience through discussion and participation. -
Influence, Negotiation and Persuasion for Executive Levels
This course examines aspects of influence and persuasion and the negotiation skills essential for managing and leading at the executive level. Aspects of leadership and influence and the psychology of persuasion are explored. Work through areas where influence benefits work, for example, communicating with influence, influencing strategy, negotiation styles and how to apply them. -
Managing Challenging Stakeholders
During this refreshed 3-hour workshop you will discover useful information, techniques and guidance on how to manage challenging interactions that occur in person, online and over the telephone. -
Preparing Briefs
During this 3-hour workshop you will learn how to create effective, impactful briefs by covering practical techniques for structuring information, understanding the brief's purpose, and presenting data concisely. -
Preparing for an Interview
This module consists of the recorded session facilitated via MS Teams on how to prepare for an interview. -
Presentation Skills
This is a practical and participative course to build confidence in giving presentations. Examine the learning techniques, structures and elements that create and deliver good presentations. Learn how to present with confidence and make use of that nervous energy. Use a step-by-step plan to create presentations and use visual aids to make the content memorable and engaging. Try your hand at presenting to a small group and receive advice and constructive feedback. The course is filled with suggestions, ideas -
Presentation skills
During this brand new one-day workshop you will be equipped with the tools needed to excel in various contexts, from presenting arguments and negotiating agreements to addressing challenging scenarios and engaging with diverse audiences. -
Strategic Thinking
Understand the processes of strategy, the language of strategic thinking and strategic planning. Examine the methods and models used including group-based planning processes. Discuss and share experiences about professional thought practices, work and team planning, and operating strategically in the APS. -
The Professional Executive Assistant
Executive assistants are an essential part of the APS workforce. As the face of the executive team and the first point of contact for internal and external clients, executive assistants provide a critical support role for senior management and are fundamental to ensuring that the wheels of government run smoothly. Ensuring that the EA/SES partnership is efficient and effective improves overall productivity of the work unit. -
Undertaking Research
This module will help participants apply effective research skills and techniques. It covers framing research questions, locating and evaluating information and forming conclusions. This content has been provided by the APS Academy. Participant benefits Describe and undertake an effective research process. Frame an effective research question. Identify and critically assess evidence. Manage competing or contradictory ideas and information. -
Using Data in the APS
This module provides definitions and explanations of key data terms and concepts. It also explores how the APS uses data and why data skills are so important. This content has been provided by the APS Academy. Participant benefits Define key terms including data, big data and data literacy. Explain the potential benefits of harnessing data. Describe how the APS collects holds and uses data. Explain governance requirements and ethical use of data. Apply the Australian Bureau of St -
Using Statistics
This module will help participants engage with statistical information. It will build their understanding of key terms and concepts, help them perform basic calculations, and interpret and present statistics correctly. This content has been provided by the APS Academy. Participant benefits Describe basic statistical terms and concepts. Perform basic statistical calculations. Organise numerical information to serve a useful purpose. Select the most appropriate measure for a purpose. -
Visualising Information
This module will help participants present data visually in a way that is clear, accurate and accessible. It includes tables, charts, graphs and diagrams. This content has been provided by the APS Academy. Participant benefits Explain the purpose of visualising information. Select the most appropriate technique for visualising information. Synthesise basic data into visual format. -
Working Effectively at the APS 5 Level
This program will assist you to understand the work level standards, capability requirements and behavioural expectations at the APS 5 level. The program focuses on the work level expectations and capability requirements at the APS 5 level detailed in the APS Work Level Standards (WLS) and the APS Integrated Leadership System (ILS). To clarify the step-up in expectations, the program compares the APS 5 work levels and capability requirements to the APS 4 level. -
Working Effectively at the APS 6 Level
This program will assist you to understand the work level standards, capability requirements and behavioural expectations at the APS 6 level. The program focuses on the work level expectations and capability requirements at the APS 6 level detailed in the APS Work Level Standards (WLS) and the APS Integrated Leadership System (ILS). To clarify the step-up in expectations, the program compares the APS 6 work levels and capability requirements to the APS 5 level. This content has been provided by a third p -
Working Effectively at the EL 2 Level
Executive level positions bring new and demanding leadership and management challenges. This program describes the broad role requirements of EL 2s through the APS Work Level Standards (WLS) and deepens your understanding of the capabilities and behaviours identified in the APS Integrated Leadership System (ILS) critical to high performance at the EL 2 level. Learn how to confidently and appropriately respond to the challenge. -
Working Effectively at the EL1 Level
Executive level positions bring new and demanding leadership and management challenges. This program describes the broad role requirements of EL 1's through the APS Work Level Standards (WLS) and deepens your understanding of the capabilities and behaviours identified in the APS Integrated Leadership System (ILS) critical to high performance at the EL 1 level. Learn how to confidently and appropriately respond to the challenge of higher expectations and more complex responsibilities.
