How to Get Ready for a Digital Career in the Australian Public Service [VIRTUAL]
Looking for an exciting digital career within the Australian Public Service? You've come to the right place!
Virtual
CPD Hours: 1
Skills Level: -
About this event
*This event has been postponed from 23 February.
This event is targeted at Emerging Professionals and students, including newly graduated, in early career role or making a mid-career transition into technology.
The Australian Public Service (APS) Digital stream of programs (graduates, apprentices, cadets and trainees) and career pathways is a Government initiative facilitated by the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) and the Digital Profession. The programs help to build the nation’s digital capability by increasing the pool of skilled digital professionals and building the digital capability of the APS.
APSC offers a variety of exciting digital programs that provide a unique opportunity to kick start a digital career in Government, work on things that matter and deliver better outcomes for Australians.
At this event, you will learn:
• Digital programs and career pathways - benefits and career possibilities in Government
• How to apply – the process (including application, assessment and placement across the government)
• What it’s like to be a participant on a digital program – hear from recently graduated apprentices, cadets and graduates.
There will also be a live Q&A session, where you can chat directly with program facilitators and former participants.
Speakers
- Andy Kempson, A/g Director -
Digital Emerging Talent Programs | Professions & Pathways
Australian Public Service Commission (APSC)
- Michelle Harwood, Assistant Director -
Digital Emerging Talent Programs | Professions & Pathways
Australian Public Service Commission (APSC)
- Yaw Kyei, Cyber Security Analyst, Department of Defence
- Dennis Prior, Assistant Director Cyber Operations, Services Australia
- Emily-Jane Deering, Cyber Security Specialist, Department of Defence
*Please note the Digital Emerging Talent Program is only open to Australian Citizens.
This event is targeted at Emerging Professionals and students, including newly graduated, in early career role or making a mid-career transition into technology.
The Australian Public Service (APS) Digital stream of programs (graduates, apprentices, cadets and trainees) and career pathways is a Government initiative facilitated by the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) and the Digital Profession. The programs help to build the nation’s digital capability by increasing the pool of skilled digital professionals and building the digital capability of the APS.
APSC offers a variety of exciting digital programs that provide a unique opportunity to kick start a digital career in Government, work on things that matter and deliver better outcomes for Australians.
At this event, you will learn:
• Digital programs and career pathways - benefits and career possibilities in Government
• How to apply – the process (including application, assessment and placement across the government)
• What it’s like to be a participant on a digital program – hear from recently graduated apprentices, cadets and graduates.
There will also be a live Q&A session, where you can chat directly with program facilitators and former participants.
Speakers
- Andy Kempson, A/g Director -
Digital Emerging Talent Programs | Professions & Pathways
Australian Public Service Commission (APSC)
- Michelle Harwood, Assistant Director -
Digital Emerging Talent Programs | Professions & Pathways
Australian Public Service Commission (APSC)
- Yaw Kyei, Cyber Security Analyst, Department of Defence
- Dennis Prior, Assistant Director Cyber Operations, Services Australia
- Emily-Jane Deering, Cyber Security Specialist, Department of Defence
*Please note the Digital Emerging Talent Program is only open to Australian Citizens.
Speakers
Panellist
Yaw Kyei
Yaw was an ICT Digital Graduate for Defence in the 2022 Digital Emerging Talent program. Since completing the program, Yaw has secured a spot in the Defence Security Operations Centre as a Threat Intelligence Security Analyst and is currently seconded to a different role where he is leading an ICT digital project.
Speaker
Michelle Harwood
Michelle is a career public servant, with over 28 years working in the Australian Public Service (APS). Her professional career has provided her with fantastic opportunities to work in a number of Government Department, specialising in Human Resources (HR). She has a Diploma of Human Resource Management and many years of experience in all things people. She has worked in the digital HR space for 5 years and enjoys recruiting and developing digital emerging talent.
Speaker
Andy Kempson
As A/g Director for the Digital Emerging Talent Programs, Andy joined the Australian Public Service Commission as the Assistant Director. Prior to that, he worked in the Digital Transformation Agency as a Career Liaison Officer for the Emerging Talent Programs. His people focused career has included the role of an Operations Manager for Telstra and establishing and operating a clothing importing and distribution business. He graduated from University with a Bachelor (Hons) Degree in Business & Technology.
Panellist
Dennis Prior
Dennis has over 20 years’ experience in the community services sector (9 of which were in adult education), and relocated from Adelaide to Canberra to join the Digital Emerging Talent Program. He joined Services Australia in 2018 as an apprentice.
Panellist
Emily-Jane Deering
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