Fact Sheet - Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment

Public Sector Management Programwww.ocpe.nt.gov.auInformation for AgenciesThe Public Sector Management Program is a joint venture between theCommonwealth, State and Local Governments across Australia. TheProgram is designed to enhance the existing knowledge, skills, attitudes andbehaviours of middle and senior managers in order to improve public sectoroutcomes.The PSM Program is the management development program of choice forpublic sector managers.CostProgram Costs:Target Audience:$7,200 per person excluding GSTPlease note: this range is dependent on final course numbersA06 and above or equivalent designationsPlease note: This program is limited to 24 participants onlyDatesDARWINEVENT20 May 2013 Nominations close1 July 2013 Orientation Day1 July 2013 Writing and Referencing Workshop2-3 July 2013 Residential30 July – 2 August 2013 Unit 1 face to face21-23 October 2013 Unit 2 face to faceTBC (2014)Unit 3 face to faceTBC (2014)Unit 4 face to faceProgramOverviewSome points about the PSM Program:A unique national leadership program for mid-level managers from acrossall tiers of governmentA distinctive curriculum developed by academic and public sector expertsFocussed on a dynamic mix of contemporary government case studiesand challenging theory exercisesHighly flexible with study options undertaken over realistic timeframesAustralia’s pre-eminent university qualification in public sectormanagementStrate

Public Sector Management Programwww.ocpe.nt.gov.auKeyComponentsFacilitatorsIs the PSMProgramAccredited?NominationsCancellationFurtherInformationWriting and Referencing Workshop – Qualified Charles DarwinUniversity lecturer to assist you in coming to terms with the correctstyle of writing and referencing required by Flinders UniversityLibrary Session – one-on-one sessions at the NT Library (Darwin only)Face to face facilitation of all unitsIn-course learning supported by journaling, peer coaching and integratedgroup activitiesMentoring and/or coaching (provided by the Agency / Sponsor)The program is delivered by different facilitators for each component, andfacilitators will vary each year.Facilitators for 2013 are Jennifer Dignam (Units 1 & 4), Professor Ian Thynne(Unit 2) and Scott Way (Unit 3).All participants who complete the assessment requirements of the PSMProgram will be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate in Public SectorManagement from Flinders University of South Australia. This is apostgraduate qualification.Each PSM Program has 24 places available. It is important that there is amix of departments represented in each cohort. Complete a nomination formand forward to the Human Resources area within your department for centralcollection as nominations are required to go through a decision makingprocess in order to prioritise placements before forwarding through to theOffice of the Commissioner for Public Employment. Departments arerequested to nominate candidates in priority order.All OCPE leadership programs run on a cost recovery basis. OCPE willinvoice departments the week after nominations close. If candidateswithdraw or seek a deferral during the program, departments will not receiveany refunds. A deferral fee of $500.00 is payable upon re-entry to the PSMProgram within the 2 year registration period.For further information, please contact:Office of the Commissioner for Public EmploymentTelephone: 8999 4170Email: swpd.ocpe@nt.gov.auWeb: www.ocpe.nt.gov.au

Unit 1:Managing UpUnit 2:Managing OutUnit 3:Managing InUnit 4:Managing DownPublic Sector Management Programwww.ocpe.nt.gov.auAlignment to Capabilities and LeadershipFrameworkPublic Sector ManagementProgramCapability 1: Supports strategic direction1.1 Supports shared purpose and direction1.2 Thinks strategically 1.3 Harnesses information and opportunities 1.4 Shows judgement, intelligence and common sense Capability 2: Achieves results2.1 Identifies and uses resources wisely 2.2 Applies and builds professional expertise 2.3 Responds positively to change 2.4 Takes responsibility for managing work projects toachieve resultsCapability 3: Supports productive working relationships3.1 Nurtures internal and external relationships 3.2 Listens to, understands and recognises the needs of others3.3 Values individual differences and diversity 3.4 Shares learning and supports others Capability 4: Displays personal drive and integrity4.1 Demonstrates public service professionalism and probity 4.2 Engages with risk and shows personal courage 4.3 Commits to action 4.4 Promotes and adopts a positive and balanced approachto work4.5 Demonstrates self‐awareness and a commitment topersonal developmentCapability 5: Communicates with influence5.1 Communicates clearly 5.2 Listens, understands and adapts to audience 5.3 Negotiates confidently