Insights

How to Get Skills From Your Curriculum to a Digital Wallet

Making the shift to skills starts with a process that many find challenging: surfacing skills that are actually taught and learned through existing courses, and making them visible to educators, learners, and employers. For that to happen we need to move from conceptual discussions to the realm of practical application.

Kristine Chompff General

3 May 2023

INDUSTRY TRENDS

Strengthening Australian Cyber Security for a More Resilient Future

After a number of large scale cyber-attacks over the last year, the security of citizen data and systems of national significance remains at the forefront of the Government’s agenda. With the first ever Minister for Cyber Security, Hon Claire O’Neil, being appointed in June 2022, there is now a dedicated focus to reduce the risk of further breaches to Australian data and networks.

Natalie Forward Cyber Security and Risk Management

24 Apr 2023

INDUSTRY TRENDS

AI in Action: Exploring Practical Applications of AI in the Public Sector

While AI has a number of benefits for business, and for humanity in general – everything from reliable weather forecasting to the elimination of tedious and repetitive tasks, sometimes truly understanding the practical opportunities of AI, and how these can be deployed within your department remain far-fetched and unclear. To help bridge the gap between robots taking over the world and the more relevant, timely and tangible opportunities AI provides we take a look at three public sector use cases from the ATO, Transport for NSW and Services Australia.

Neboneid Hamoo Data, Analytics and AI

19 Apr 2023

CASE STUDIES

Transforming VicHealth to Proactively Respond to Citizen needs

VicHealth was seen as not proactively responding to the needs of Victorians in the health promotion and seen by the Victorian Government, the Board, and stakeholders and partners, as too internally focused. In response to feedback from the Victorian Government, the Board, and stakeholders and partners, VicHealth has delivered a significant period of transformation over the last 3 years.

Nouha Elmasri General

6 Apr 2023

INTERVIEWS

Innovate VIC 2023: A Long Time Ago In a Victoria Far, Far Away

In anticipation of the upcoming Innovate VIC Showcase in collaboration with EY, we had the opportunity to speak with the Victorian Information Commissioner, Sven Bluemmel, from the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner. Mr. Bluemmel has a wealth of knowledge, and extensive experience in …

Jane Murugan IT Modernization and Cloud

6 Apr 2023

WHITEPAPERS & REPORTS

Maintaining the Innovation Momentum: Collaboration and Innovation for the Next Era

For the many and disparate departments that make up the Australian Public Service, the pandemic showed what can happen when agencies come together for a common cause. But the pandemic also showed that some of the collaboration that was so necessary then, is not sustainable in the long-term without significant changes to processes and practices. Whilst the public service was highly trusted when the circumstances were unprecedented and chaotic, some of that trust across most departments has now dissipated. At the same time, Australia has a pioneering and innovative spirit that has allowed the country to develop some world-leading technologies …

Alex Kats IT Modernization and Cloud

5 Apr 2023

INTERVIEWS

Finding the Truth - Convicting the Perpetrators of the MH-17 Downing

In our Public Sector People spotlight series we aim to humanise and celebrate government professionals at all levels that are making a difference. This week we spotlight Hilda Sirec, Commander with the Australian Federal Police who was part of the international collaborative effort to convict the perpetrators of the 2014 downing of MH-17.

Nouha Elmasri General

3 Apr 2023

ON DEMAND

Dissecting Common Tech Challenges - Innovate Australia 2023

In this discussion our panel of government technology leaders dissect common technology challenges and share their top tips for gaining an advantage with the technology you already have. Featuring insights from Sarah Polhill, Michael Schwager and Gerald Cadden.

Nouha Elmasri IT Modernization and Cloud

22 Mar 2023