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Artwork for Work with Purpose: A podcast about the Australian Public Sector

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
Community Engagement
Integrity
Trust
Artificial Intelligence
First Nations
Employment Accessibility
Policy Decision Making
AI Implementation Challenges
Mentoring

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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Artwork for Work with Purpose: A podcast about the Australian Public Sector

Latest Episodes

Host David Pembroke, CEO of contentgroup, speaks with APS CALD Champion Jim Betts, Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Art, and Nu Nu Win, assistant secretary at the Department of the... more

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 Rob Heferen, Commissioner of Taxation, about the responsibility of public servants to build trust, impro... more

Medicare Urgent Care Clinics offer free, walk-in care for urgent but non-life-threatening health issues. In this episode, we explore how the Department of Health and Aged Care turned a good idea into a service that’s taking pressure off busy emergenc... more

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, host Kate Driver speaks with Richard Windeyer, former Head of the APS Procurement and ... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Heferen
Australia's 13th Commissioner of Taxation
Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
Episode: EP#158: Why public service matters: Rob Heferen on systems, service and trust
Sarah Sinclair
Assistant Secretary for the Urgent Care Branch, Department of Health, Disability and Aging
Department of Health, Disability and Aging
Episode: EP#157: More accessible healthcare for all: Australia’s Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
Sarah El-Sabbagh
Director of Urgent Care Clinics, Department of Health, Disability and Aging
Department of Health, Disability and Aging
Episode: EP#157: More accessible healthcare for all: Australia’s Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
Ray Griggs AO CSC
Former Secretary of the Department of Social Services, Chief of Navy, and Vice Chief of the Australian Defence Force.
Australian Public Service
Episode: EP#154: Revisiting 'The road to the top is paved with difficult conversations — a leadership chat with Ray Griggs AO CSC'
Sam Mostyn AC
Australia's 28th Governor-General, a businesswoman and community leader known for exceptional service in social justice and equality.
Episode: EP#153: Revisiting 'Care, kindness, and respect: A conversation with the Governor-General'
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

Host

David Pembroke
Host of Work with Purpose; frequent moderator and interviewer; extensive involvement with Content Group / IPAA ACT.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 76 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
    Australia2 years 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
    Australia2 years 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
    Australia4 years ago

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EP#157: More accessible healthcare for all: Australia’s Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
Q: What has driven the rapid growth of the Medicare Urgent Care Clinics network and the impact on patients?
A combination of national guidance tailored to local communities, strong stakeholder collaboration, and a clear mission to relieve pressure on hospitals while offering convenient access to urgent care.
EP#157: More accessible healthcare for all: Australia’s Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
Q: What was happening in the community that showed there was a real need for urgent care clinics?
There was a significant gap in affordable, accessible urgent care that could meet the needs of families closer to home, reducing long waits in hospital EDs.
EP#155: Revisiting '‘Own it’: Empowering neuro-affirming workstyles and environments with Joey Ballantyne & Robin Edmonds'
Q: What is something that you are really hopeful about for the future?
I hope for a professional environment that allows my neurodivergent nephews to thrive.
EP#155: Revisiting '‘Own it’: Empowering neuro-affirming workstyles and environments with Joey Ballantyne & Robin Edmonds'
Q: What is your top tip for people to think about in the workplace in making an environment that is more friendly?
Own it. Don't wait for organizations to provide everything; take control of your own working conditions.
EP#155: Revisiting '‘Own it’: Empowering neuro-affirming workstyles and environments with Joey Ballantyne & Robin Edmonds'
Q: What motivates you to keep doing what you're doing?
I love the thrill of people transforming their lives and feel I can't go back to a typical office job.

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The show centers on leadership, reform, and public service delivery within Australia's public sector. Episodes frequently explore governance, policy implementation, workforce development, and ethical decision-making through conversations with senior public servants, academics, and industry experts. A distinctive strength is its ability to connect practical leadership lessons with broader public administration challenges, often highlighting operational realities, integrity, and trust in government. Listeners can expect rigorous discussions, actionable insights for public-sector professionals, and a clear emphasis on inclusive leadership and public service outcomes.

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1. Rob Heferen
2. Sarah Sinclair
3. Sarah El-Sabbagh
4. Ray Griggs AO CSC
5. Sam Mostyn AC
6. Margaret Tregurtha
7. Professor Liam Smith
8. Dr. Connor Wynn

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