#EP165: Curtain call with David Pembroke and Andrew Metcalfe AO
After 164 episodes, we bid farewell to Work with Purpose. Marking this special occasion, IPAA ACT CEO Kate Driver turns the microphone aroun...
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EP#164: The relational leader with Jaala Hinchcliffe
On the penultimate episode of Work with Purpose, Jaala Hinchcliffe, Secretary of the Department of Parliamentary Services, shines a light on...
EP#163: Trust, humour and bureaucracy: The secret sauce of gov social media
Governments generate endless information, but so much of it goes unseen. So, how do we turn it into content people actually care about? In t...
EP#162: Where policy meets people
What happens when senior leaders step out of meeting rooms and into frontline service environments? In this episode of Work with Purpose, ho...
EP#161: Can Australia’s public sector keep up? Innovation, trust and power
In this episode of Work with Purpose, we discuss how a widening gap between external change and internal capability in the public sector is...
EP#160: Trust and pride in service with the Hon Patrick Gorman MP
On this episode of Work with Purpose, the Hon Patrick Gorman, Assistant Minister for the Public Service, revisits performance, reform, and t...
EP#159: The signals that shape careers: cultural diversity, leadership and change in the Australian public sector with Nu Nu Win and Jim Betts
Host David Pembroke, CEO of contentgroup, speaks with APS CALD Champion Jim Betts, Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport,...
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 hea...
EP#157: More accessible healthcare for all: Australia’s Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics offer free, walk-in care for urgent but non-life-threatening health issues. In this episode, we explore how the...
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...
EP#155: Revisiting '‘Own it’: Empowering neuro-affirming workstyles and environments with Joey Ballantyne & Robin Edmonds'
Trigger warning: themes of mental health/sexual assault. Robin Edmonds from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Developmen...
EP#154: Revisiting '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 and giving f...
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...
EP#152: Designing for Delivery: How IP Australia Builds Trust, Innovation & Better Public Service
Have you ever considered what it takes to design public services that keep pace with technology while staying genuinely human-centred? In th...
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 tw...
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 , ho...
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 sits...
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 Publ...
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...
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 tw...