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Work with Purpose: A podcast about the Australian Public Sector

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Australian Public Service
Public Sector
Generative AI
Human-Centered Design
Public Policy
Empowered Communities
Neurodiversity
Data Privacy
Technology and Digital Economy
ACT Flexible Work Programme
European Wasp Control
Integrity
Trust
Artificial Intelligence
First Nations
Employment Accessibility
Policy Decision Making
AI Implementation Challenges
Mentoring
Fitzroy Crossing

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 p... more

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Latest Episodes

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 and wide-ranging conversation recorded at Government House.

Ma... more

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 with Purpose, IP Australia Deputy Director-General Margaret Tregurtha joins Wendy Cohen, D... more

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 to explore what male role modelling looks like in practice, not in theory.

Depu... more

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, host David Pembroke speaks with Professor Liam Smith and Dr Connor Wynn from Behaviour Works Australia to explor... more

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Recent Guests

Margaret Tregurtha
Deputy Director General at IP Australia
IP Australia
Episode: EP#152: Designing for Delivery: How IP Australia Builds Trust, Innovation & Better Public Service
Professor Liam Smith
Director and Co-Founder of Behaviour Works Australia, a leading behavioural science research enterprise at Monash University.
Behaviour Works Australia
Episode: EP#150: Power and Decision Making — What Behavioural Science Reveals About Politics
Dr. Connor Wynn
Affiliate at Behaviour Works Australia, with extensive experience in decision-making strategies across public and private sectors.
Behaviour Works Australia
Episode: EP#150: Power and Decision Making — What Behavioural Science Reveals About Politics
Jamie Lowe
Merit Protection Commissioner for the Australian Public Service
Australian Public Service
Episode: EP#148: Integrity, fairness and the role of the Merit Protection Commissioner
Eric Barends
Managing Director of the Centre for Evidence-Based Management
Centre for Evidence-Based Management
Episode: EP#146: Thinking smarter: Evidence, bias and better public decisions
Alessandra Capezio
Associate professor of organizational behaviour at the Australian National University
Australian National University
Episode: EP#146: Thinking smarter: Evidence, bias and better public decisions
Professor Deborah Blackman
Associate Dean of Lifelong Learning at the University of New South Wales Canberra, responsible for micro-credentialing.
University of New South Wales Canberra
Episode: EP#143: Stacking skills: Microcredentials and the future of public sector learning
Kristen Risby
Leads the Capability Strategy and Insights team at the Australian Public Service Commission with extensive experience in learning and development.
Australian Public Service Commission
Episode: EP#143: Stacking skills: Microcredentials and the future of public sector learning
Sam Mostyn AC
Governor-General of Australia
Office of the Governor-General
Episode: EP#142: Care, kindness, and respect: A conversation with the Governor-General

Host

David Pembroke
Host of Work with Purpose, an engaging figure in the discussions about the Australian public sector.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • A must listen for every public servant

    Listen my notebook ready to go. Brimming with ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Felicity j walker
    Australiaa year ago
  • Great pod to be in.

    Great pod to be in. Wanted to revisit the episode in which Matt talks about his trip to Middle East but couldn’t find. Is it deleted?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HaidariR
    Australiaa year ago
  • I’ve found my people

    A beautiful space for APS nerds just like me. A proud APS employee for over 20 years I am loving hearing from colleagues and can’t believe it took me so long to find this. Frantically playing catch up on past episodes.

    Thanks so much for the great platform and conversation!! You are an absolute ROCK STAR!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    happyprecious
    Australiaa year ago
  • Episode 87 on cultural responsiveness

    A thought provoking topic that has me considering my own cultural norms and biases. I’d love another interview with Lisa after she is secretary and has implemented a program of change.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seeblockygo
    Australia3 years ago
  • Thoroughly enjoying

    Very interesting. Would like to hear more from APS Academy about the programs under development.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rooperoo
    Australia3 years ago

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The show is regarded as a valuable platform for engaging with colleagues in the public service, receiving positive feedback for its quality and relevance to their professional practices.

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#20
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Apple Podcasts
#214
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#18
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EP#144: Institutional integrity amid uncertainty: Key insights from the ASPA Conference
Q: So Janine, in your lecture, you spoke about the increasing hostility that many in the public sector around the world are experiencing. Why is this happening?
Janine responded by discussing the long-standing debates about the value of public service and highlighted specific trends in the United States and Australia, where increased hostility reflects a philosophical divide regarding the role of government versus individual liberties.
EP#140: Unlocking Behavioural Insights: How the BETA team is transforming public policy
Q: How effective have you found policies that consider behavioural insights compared to those that don't?
Generally speaking, a policy that incorporates a behavioural lens is always going to be more effective than one that doesn't, regardless of whether there's a specific behavioural intervention within it.
EP#140: Unlocking Behavioural Insights: How the BETA team is transforming public policy
Q: Have you always had a curiosity about people and how they behave?
Yes, I've always found it fascinating thinking about how people behave, particularly how that intersects with the way policies are designed.
EP#143: Stacking skills: Microcredentials and the future of public sector learning
Q: What have the participants' feedback been like on the micro-credential courses?
Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with significant perceived value and changes back in the workplace reported by participants.
EP#143: Stacking skills: Microcredentials and the future of public sector learning
Q: Why are micro-credentials popular and how are they different from regular short courses?
Micro-credentials provide accredited short courses that are stackable towards other qualifications, although not all micro-credentials offer the same value.

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Focused on the intricacies of the Australian public sector, this podcast brings together experts to discuss best practices, leadership, and key research findings relevant to public service. With episodes featuring public servants, academics, and other domain specialists, the discussions revolve around pressing issues such as policymaking and the importance of inclusive leadership practices. This platform provides listeners with insights on how to effectively serve communities while navigating the complexities of governance and administration, making it essential for professionals interested in public service reforms and effective governance.

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1. Margaret Tregurtha
2. Professor Liam Smith
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