EP#158: Why Public Service Matters: Rob Heferen on Systems, Service and trust
What does it take to lead with purpose in one of Australia’s most complex public institutions? In this episode of Work with Purpose, we hear from
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 serve Australia’s communities, from essentials such as policymaking to building inclusive leadership practices.
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Ep#156: From Paper Clips to Submarines: Why Procurement Matters in Government
How does the government actually buy the things that keep Australia running, from everyday supplies to major infrastructure? In this episode of Work with Purpose,
Ep#155: ‘Own It’: Empowering Neuro-affirming Workstyles and Environments with Joey Ballantyne & Robin Edmonds
Trigger Warning: themes of mental health/sexual assault are present in this episode. Viewer discretion is advised. Robin Edmonds from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development,
EP#154: 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
EP#153: Revisiting ‘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 Governor-General, for a deeply personal
EP#152: Designing for Delivery: How IP Australia Builds Trust, Innovation & Better Public
Have you ever considered what it takes to design public services that keep pace with technology while staying genuinely human-centred? In this episode of Work
EP#151: International Men’s Day: Be a Role Model
In this special International Men’s Day episode, Work with Purpose host David Pembroke, Founder and CEO of contentgroup, brings together two senior public sector leaders
EP#150: Power and Decision Making — What Behavioural Science Reveals About Politics
Have you ever wondered how political leaders decide which issues make it to the top of the agenda? In this episode of Work with Purpose,
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
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 and the
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
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