Annual Report 2008/09

Advancing Excellence in the Public Sector Contents

The Institute of Public Administration Australia, Western From the President...... 1 Australia is the professional body for the public sector – Our Council...... 2

our representation primarily comes from the Australian From the Executive Director...... 3

Public Sector, Western Australian Public Service, Local Our Membership...... 4 Government, the University Sector, and Enterprise- Professional Development...... 5 based government corporations. Learning and Development...... 8

We strive to provide innovative professional Our Special Events...... 10

development opportunities to both our members Young Professionals Network...... 12 and supporters so that they can be best informed Awards...... 13 about the major directions in government and public

T 2008/09 Financial Report...... 14 R administration, both locally and internationally. EPO Moving Forward...... 18 L R A We connect members with the people and ideas NNU

A 2008/2009 Corporate Members...... 19 that matter.

Patron His Excellency Dr Ken Michael AC, Governor of Western Australia IPAA WA Vice Patron Level 15, 256 Adelaide Terrace Hon. Colin Barnett MEc MLA, Perth WA 6000 ublic Administration Australia WA / Premier of Western Australia www.wa.ipaa.org.au Vice Patron Hon. Eric Ripper MLA, Leader of the Opposition Institute of P From the President Lynn for her energy and commitment toLynn commitment and the Institute’s for energy her in2009. March WePetrie, Alison thank commenced who of appointment the and Lynn Deering, Director Executive of departure the been has transition significant Another tenure. his during reserves our by building stability, financial term long towards path the on organisation the tocontribution the Institute, we and him forthank guiding Treasurer for 26 an exceptional made has Tim years. as serving we after whom farewelled Benjamin Tim I acknowledge would likemembership. to specifically of in resulted a Council which change 2008 October Institute’sThe wasin meeting held general annual interest. public the in and members, of our behalf on goal this pursuing in sustainability and relevance continuing its to is ensure Institute the for challenge The relevant. more been never has administration public in of excellence pursuit WA. The in sector public the across working professionals on demands has placed enormous enormous placed has crisis, financial global the recently more and agendas political of national demands the with combined which, awave of change began 2008 September in Government State new of a election WA. The in landscape administration public the in changes significant seen have months twelve last The crisis. We have experienced a reduction in support support in areduction We experienced have crisis. financial global of the impacts the from immune not are We adeficit. with year the closed have again once and challenge, significant as a persist finances Our arrangements. sponsorship and membership in consistency national towards moves and issues, key on roundtables included have we supported have initiatives national Major meetings. council national and conference national the including activities, national Institute’s the for support our in to active be We continue endeavour. to this contribution significant his Stanley, for Garrick Dr Councillor, my fellow I thank report. final Committee’s the throughout cited widely Institute’s were The views government. new by the Commission Sector Public of the establishment into the Inquiry Committee Accounts Public WAthe Parliament’s before appeared to and asubmission made Institute, the administration, public in of key issues discussion to advancing commitment our with keeping In pleasing. very were event of the reviews and attendance The awards. major presenting and by attending Institute to the support practical his demonstrated Michael, Ken Governor, the Dr Excellency Patron, His dinner. Our traditional the than rather alunch as held year this event W.S. the Awards was year of the Lonnie A highlight viability. continuing our for ingredients necessary eventsand sponsorship, the programs, structures, our membership in revitalizing focus,and particularly drive, enthusiasm, her have and appreciated already tenure. her during We core programs, Alison, welcome of many ofre-shaping work, her and the Institute’s President, IPAA WA IPAA President, Williams Christopher to pass. come would humour, nothing good and indefatigability professionalism, dedication, whose without team, her and Petrie Alison Lastly, Ithank Institute. of the to mission the commitment and work hard retired at the 2008 election and through the year for their predecessor Grahame Searle and the Councillors who my Ithank ahead. to year the forward look and President, I am honoured to once again theserve Institute as year. past the over Institute’s programs of the to success the contributed have who supporters and patrons our and members, corporate and individual our thank Ialso times. exceptional wefaced have as year the through support their for Councillors fellow continuing and of new team the to thank Finally, Iwish costs. our on focus arenewed and streams, revenue expanded and new on focusing twofold, is approach Our Institute. of the assets in the growth continuing and recovery to financial lead will that strategies set of a place havein we confident Iam and ahead, year the for budget our in surplus small a projecting are we upside, financial the On of change. times in these flourish will they so people sector public of our growth professional the in investment their maintaining by future the for themselves position and view longer to the take stakeholders our We urge revenues. in adecline from resulting part in measures, economy to government response in budgets development and learning their on back cut have agencies government as programs, development professional our for MIPAA

1 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2008/09 2 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2008/09 Pilcher Robyn Dr during the year. the during Clarkson Sandy President Vice Former acknowledge and to like thank also would Institute The Andrew Zell Zell Andrew Tami Maitre Tami Maitre Dr Garrick Stanley Stanley Garrick Dr Commission Development Gascoyne MIPAA MIPAA Christopher Williams President welcomes Institute The AGM. 2008 the at board on came who those and Members Council voluntary of our all WAIPAA acknowledge and like would to thank Our Council Alan Abraham Abraham Alan Councillors Professor Lynn Allen Lynn Allen Professor Lesley Van Schoubroeck Van Schoubroeck Lesley of Housing Department Adrian Warner Warner Adrian Trudi Angwin Dr Helen Grzyb Grzyb Helen Dr Andrew Dunkin Dunkin Andrew WA Police Development, Tim Benjamin Tim Seboa Marion Secretary Former support. and contribution their for acknowledged are and resigned or re-election seek not did Councillors following AGM the 2008 At the 2years. past the for Institute the with commitment and and thanks Grahame thanks Searle and Mabbs , Peta MIPAA MIPAA Caudwell David Members Council , and MIPAA MIPAA MIPAA MIPAA MIPAA MIPAA – Manager, Royalties for Regions and Corporate Services, Services, Corporate and Regions for –Manager, Royalties who stood down from Council Council from down stood who MIPAA – Assistant Director, Attraction & Marketing, Professional Professional &Marketing, Director, Attraction –Assistant MIPAA , Chief Finance Officer, Corruption & Crime Commission Crime & Corruption Officer, Finance , Chief MIPAA – Project Officer, Landgate Officer, –Project Associates and Grzyb –Director, Helen . – Manager Business Improvement, Improvement, Business –Manager MIPAA , Kyra Nimmo – Professional Fellow, Curtin Business School Business Fellow, Curtin –Professional , Former Treasurer , Former Secretariat Audit –Economic

MIPAA MIPAA for his time MIPAA and and , and , and President – Christopher Williams Williams –Christopher President Executive Treasurer – John Griffiths Griffiths –John Treasurer Vice-President – Sue McCarrey McCarrey –Sue Vice-President Secretary – Dr Jim Rhoads Rhoads Jim –Dr Secretary Centre Manager, Chemistry –Finance Clarkson –Sandy Vice-President Christopher Williams Christopher Alan Abraham Alan Sue McCarrey McCarrey Sue Andrew Zell Andrew MIPAA MIPAA – Lecturer, Murdoch University –Lecturer, Murdoch MIPAA MIPAA – Research Manager, National Native Title Tribunal Title Native Manager, National –Research – Executive Director, Safety & Strategy, Public Transport Authority Transport &Strategy, Director, Public Safety –Executive Professor Lynn Allen Allen Lynn Professor – Regional Adviser, Australian Public Service Commission Service Public Adviser, Australian –Regional Dr Jim Rhoads Rhoads Jim Dr Tami Maitre Maitre Tami Dr. Garrick Stanley Dr. Garrick John Griffiths Griffiths John Trudi Angwin Angwin Trudi Lesley Van Schoubroeck Schoubroeck Van Lesley Sandy Clarkson Sandy Andrew Dunkin Andrew Dr. Helen Grzyb Dr. Helen Adrian Warner Adrian From the Executive Director new job descriptions to more fully service the needs of of needs the service fully to more descriptions job new create and capabilities and skills individual’s to each ofOne mytasks first wasaccording roles to re-assign Office. to Business the stability and leadership provided she of uncertainty atime During March. in my appointment until Director Executive of Acting role the on taking for Smith Stronge Margaret of thanking opportunity to this Iwant take and Manager General as resigned Deering Lynn December In Officer. Membership and Events Assistant as Davis Stephanie Damien Deering Jason Foo Jason Consultant and and Consultant Development Program as team the joined Blayney Joanne August In Manager. Corporate as Foo Jason and Officer Membership and Events as joined Sandrini Natalie July In Office. Business the manages that team the in been has change significant most The forms. different many in itself manifested WA IPAA for has it and ofchange full one been has year This Joanne Blayney Joanne compelling L&D program for 2009/10 which will attract attract will 2009/10 which for program L&D compelling and relevant exciting, an creating be will and offering core our reassessed have we and opportunity, comes adversity of year. However, out this loss a in culminating budget, operational our on pressure some placed has This numbers. of tolack due cancelled tobe had courses our of some and budgeted than lower been have registrations our that is consequence The this. toachieve trying in budgets Development & Learning their on back tocut chose agencies and organisations many and dividend 3% efficiency a todeliver asked was sector public The Crisis. Financial Global the everybody, touched that one was change significant other The it! worth be will result end the this, through we work as patient be please so this, to change steps taking be will We be. should it as to use simple as or friendly user as not is it that confirms feedback and system registration online current our at closely looked We also have promise. service our on improve and ways to deliver motivatedat highly looking team that is continuously We customers. and now haveour members but a small Margaret Stronge- Smith Natalie Sandrini Natalie Nicole Prendergast Nicole Executive Director Executive Petrie Alison head! are times Exciting growth. and of stability environment an with team WA IPAA the providing whilst ones, new making and place in have currently we relationships on building to forward looking am I engaging. all above and challenging exhilarating, been have months four first My appreciated. greatly and invaluable was assistance this and to team the supportive extremely been have McCarrey Susan President Vice and Griffiths Treasurer John Williams, Christopher President particular In transition. management and of change year this during guidance its for Council WA IPAA the to like thank Iwould concluding In area. this in service effective cost a offer and “In-House” needs training own their with organisations assist can we ways at looked also Wehave sectors. all across audience wider a Stephanie Davis Stephanie

3 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2008/09 4 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2008/09 Corporate Associates – 46,450 (estimate) –46,450 Associates Corporate –104 Members Corporate –2 Members Student –11 Members Retired –94 Members Young Professional –236 Members Individual group. the of questions ask and from to hear able were WA IPAA Members Field. Chris Ombudsman and QC RFD Roberts-Smith Len Hon the Commissioner Crime and Corruption Shean, Ruth Dr Commissioner Standards Sector Public Murphy, Colin General Auditor guests featuring Group Integrity the Meet Twilights to of networking aattend series IPAA WAhad the opportunity Members speakers. ofguest avariety from hear and members likeminded other meet Box at to Deli events networking monthly of benefits member the enjoyed and programs graduate sector public through toInstitute the came by 14%, grew 6%. rose Young New Members Membership Young Members Corporate Professional and Institutes’ the year Professional This Our Membership throughout the year which presented a variety of topics including of topicsa including presented variety the which year throughout Development Program. Development Professional annual of the sustainability future the for topics and presenters quality and relevant topical, on ideas new contribute and perspective diverse more a provide will Committee This Committee. Advisory Development Professional of anew establishment the bring will year new the stakeholders, other and sector public broader the members, of our needs development professional the to meet endeavors Institute the As Service’ Public the of Role the Changing Climate Economic the ‘Is on discussions igniting President, National IPAA Podger, Andrew with Breakfast’ ‘President’s Tough in Times’ Smarter ‘Working Capelli by Glenn delivered workshop and seminar abreakfast sector. included This of public needs the met that events development professional delivered and climate economic to changing the We responded calendar. toannual the added being activities learning and exciting new initiatives with Program, Development Professional ofour depth and breadth the expanded Institute the year’s this timeframe During Professional Development organisations: following of the support the to like acknowledge would we year This Sponsors. and Key Partners Organisations, Sector Public Members, Corporate our with conjunction in events undertakes regularly Institute The practice. best International and National on based thinking innovative promote and profession of the values the reinforce which knowledge and practice ideas, new offers program WA‘sIPAA seminar and events extensive Seminars and Events . , the inaugural inaugural , the 2008, Leanne Wesche. Leanne 2008, Year of the Woman Telstra and Business Lawrinson Julia Dr MLA, Martin Carol Hon. Hayward, Colleen Professor from heard participant’s seminar day half the at and Flett, Penny by Dr lead was seminar breakfast ofWA” “Women event Leadership and Women of WA’s WA IPAA the Annual for 3rd ladies leading some to follow came women 140Over Australian West Event Leadership Women and Annual 3rd be. will implementation of its issues the what 1990s, and of the agenda microeconomic the from differs it how governments, State and Commonwealth The for impact the and 2004 since development has Gallop Geoff Dr Council COAG of the Reform Chair Vice Workhorse COAG the or –Whip include Highlights Event International Transparency • General Auditor the of Office • KPMG • (JCIPP), Policy Public of Institute Curtin John • UWA Studies, Advanced of Institute • Lawyers Westgarth Chambers Coors • Commission Service Public Australian • Statistics of Bureau Australian • University Curtin examined the national reform agenda as it it as agenda reform national the examined . The . The Hon. Carol Martin MLA Martin Carol Hon.

5 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2008/09 6 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2008/09 and young leaders alike within the sector can take in in take can sector the within alike leaders young and employee sector public professional young each steps the on discussion knowledgeable and entertaining an Cardigans’ Brown the ‘Burning Entitled attendees. sector public 200 over to Shergold Professor introduced and morning the for WA’s host the Marney, was Tim Treasurer Under Sector” Public the of “future the on views his discuss Shergold Peter Professor to hear of Government tiers 3 the across from team their with attending leaders team and managers saw but sector public the within Young from Professionals interest drew only not event this Network, Young the for Professionals A highlight Cardigans Brown the EventYPN –Burning learnt. lessons from knowledge greater through community our in leaders of strong creation the enable of stories telling the how and them, encourage and influenced stories peoples other how meanings, personal their way, the along steps exploring the and to date journey life of their spoke presenters of the All Professional Development (continued) . Professor Shergold provided provided Shergold . Professor . of over 110of over friends. and WA IPAA members possible as the “Hypothetical” played out to an audience in the midst of a commodities crisis. was Everything newly formed city in the WestNorth of Western Australia Hypothetical explored the year 2020 and beyond in a for the Public Health & Government Consultants. The Consultant Stoneham Melissa Dr Company, and Theatre of Perth Manager Tony General Industry, Bonney Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Pearson James Infrastructure), and Planning for Minister Hon Alannah MacTierna Group, Infrastructure Westnet the for Manager General Larsen ,Paul OAM Bridge Ernie of Australia People the Watering Australia Foundation and Unity of First event with a star studded panel including President of Deb Kennedy, radio presenter,and TV facilitated this West North the in City aSatellite of Creation –The Hypothetical ultimately, the public sector, a better place to work. sector, place abetter public ultimately, the and workplace, their making and themselves advancing n Member of Armadale (Former (Former of Armadale n Member

perspective to discussion. the perspective Gilchrist David General, Auditor WA. WA’s in situation Assistant current own the with contrast and acomparison gave and Columbia British in reporting of performance status current and evolution the to examine opportunity aunique with Columbia British of General Auditor Deputy Price, Errol General, Auditor the of Office the with arrangement work avisiting On Price –Errol Reporting Performance Survive’ Paranoid the ‘Only entitled presentation Gill Jim Dr heard We also Australia. Western for General Agent as role government state the to up take London to departure of her advance in Ports of Fremantle helm Sanderson saw Kerry first The events. 2successful with year this launched was CEO’ of a Former ‘Reflections series, breakfast A new Series Breakfast CEO aFormer of Reflection , retired CEO of the Water Corporation, share his his share Water of the Corporation, CEO , retired , joined Errol to add the local local to the add Errol , joined , reflect on her years at the at the years her on , reflect , provided participants participants , provided . , Seminar Program July 2008 – June 2009 –June 2008 July Program Seminar Professional Development (continued) Wednesday 17 2009 Wednesday June Friday 12 2009 Friday June Friday 5 June 2009 5June Friday Monday 18 2009 Monday May Wednesday 6 May 2009 6May Wednesday Tuesday 2009 5May Friday 17 2009 Friday April Wednesday 1 April 2009 1April Wednesday Wednesday 18 2009 March Wednesday Wednesday 11 2009 Wednesday March Thursday 5 March 2009 5March Thursday Wednesday 4 March 2009 4March Wednesday Tuesday 24 February 2009 Tuesday 24 February Thursday 19 February 2009 19 February Thursday Wednesday 4 February 2009 4February Wednesday Thursday 18 December 2008 18 December Thursday Thursday 20 November 2008 20 November Thursday Thursday 6 November 2008 6November Thursday Wednesday 5 November 2008 5November Wednesday Thursday 30 October 2008 October 30 Thursday Wednesday 29 October 2008 29October Wednesday Tuesday 21 October 2008 Tuesday 21 October Wednesday 15 October 2008 15 October Wednesday Thursday 9 October 2008 9October Thursday Wednesday 1 October 2008 1October Wednesday Thursday 18 September 2008 18 September Thursday Thursday 4 September 2008 4September Thursday Wednesday 3 September 2008 3September Wednesday Friday 22 August 2008 22August Friday Thursday, 24 2008 Thursday, July Friday 4 July 2008 4July Friday Date WS Lonnie Awards 2008 presented in 2009 in presented 2008 Awards WS Lonnie Working Smarter and Harder in Tough in Times Harder and Smarter Working President’s Breakfast President’s Oral Histories Project Histories Oral YPN Committee Meeting & Members Networking Event Event Networking &Members Meeting Committee YPN Refelction of a former CEO – Jim Gill Gill –Jim CEO of aformer Refelction Breakfast Cardigans Brown the –Burning Young Professionals YPN Committee Meeting & Members Networking Event Event Networking &Members Meeting Committee YPN Search for Integrity Event Integrity for Search Summer Twilight Event Summer Performance Reporting Morning Seminar Morning Reporting Performance YPN Committee Meeting & Members Networking Event Event Networking &Members Meeting Committee YPN Minds at Work Event Work at Minds Women in Leadership Event Leadership in Women YPN Committee Meeting & Members Networking Event Event Networking &Members Meeting Committee YPN IPAA WA Christmas Party WAIPAA Christmas AJ Brown Breakfast Seminar Breakfast Brown AJ Mentoring Seminar Mentoring YPN Committee Meeting & Members Networking Event Event Networking &Members Meeting Committee YPN IPAA WAIPAA AGM Hypothetical Bernard Salt with KPMG with Salt Bernard Ethics Launch Ethics October Members Twilight Event Members October YPN Launch YPN Kerry Sanderson Breakfast Sanderson Kerry Read Oration Read YPN Membership Drinks Membership YPN Strategic HR Planning HR Strategic Building Capable Organisations Capable Building The Whip or the Workhorse –COAG Workhorse the or Whip The Event Title Event Glen Capelli Capelli Glen Andrew Podger Andrew Leslie McCarrey Leslie Matt Hern Matt Jim Gill Peter Shergold Glen Roth Glen Simon Illingworth, Stephan Millett, Ricky Burges, Matt Fehon and Clem Wright Wright Clem and Fehon Matt Burges, Ricky Millett, Stephan Illingworth, Simon Dr Ruth Shean, Colin Murphy, Chris Field and Hon Len Roberts Smith Roberts Len Hon and Field Murphy, Chris Colin Shean, Ruth Dr Errol Price and David Gilchrist David and Price Errol Nicole Leggert Jason Clarke Jason Penny Flett, Carol Martin, Julia Lawrinson, Leanne Wesche, Prof. Colleen Hayward Prof. Colleen Wesche, Leanne Lawrinson, Julia Martin, Carol Flett, Penny Ronald Jones

AJ Brown Brown AJ Elise Clegg, Michael Heath, Dr Judy MacCullam, Peta Mabbs and Carole Kagi Kagi Carole and Mabbs Peta MacCullam, Judy Dr Heath, Michael Clegg, Elise Alice Nelson – Author of ‘The Last Sky’ Sky’ Last of ‘The –Author Nelson Alice Dr Peter van Onselen van Peter Dr Hon Alannah MacTiernan MLA, Deborah Kennedy – 6PR. –6PR. Kennedy Deborah MLA, MacTiernan Alannah Hon Bernard Salt Salt Bernard Stephan Millett Millett Stephan Robert Buratti Buratti Robert Alicia Curtis Curtis Alicia Kerry Sanderson AO Sanderson Kerry Prof Margaret Seares AO, (UWA);(UWA), PhD MA FAICD. Seares Margaret Prof Darren Lomman Darren Allan Bandt – Bandt Gatter & Associates, Chris Gill – Veteran Affairs, Helen Heerey – City of Perth –City Heerey Helen Affairs, –Veteran Gill Chris &Associates, Gatter –Bandt Bandt Allan Patricia Faulkner – KPMG National Partner-in-charge National –KPMG Faulkner Patricia Department of Treasury & Finance &Finance of Treasury Department – Smith David &Cabinet, Premier of the –Department Nolan Anne Gallop, Geoff Dr Speakers

7 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2008/09 8 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2008/09 • and; Diagnosis’ ‘Organisational on Class aMaster • of Premier of Department behalf on conducted workshops Mentoring 2Executive • workshops: 4specialised featured Program Development and Learning the addition In program. training core its from workshops WA65 IPAA over ran year the Throughout relationships. mentoring strong keys to developing Potential: The the Unlock • Makers Policy for Statistics • Investigations for Interviewing • Skills Influencing • Persuade and to Influence Presenting • to Ethics Introduction • Essentials Punctuation and Grammar • progam: to core its courses 7new introduced Institute the year This courses. training of core arange provides Program Development and Learning The Learning and Development Tribunal Title Native Training National for Mentee • and Services Community Family, for Housing Communications Crucial • Works and of Housing Department for Sector Public the in Statements Financial • and Employment of Education, Department the for Skills Writing Executive • sector, including: topics public the across of organisations section to across programs training 26 In-House to conduct pleased were Institute The Program Training ‘In-House’ Development and Learning the Water Corporation. Waterthe Corporation. and KPMG Commission, Sector Public &Finance, of Treasury Department Services, of Corrective Department &Conservation, of Environment Department from Workshop’ Report Annual Winning Award an ‘Writing Cabinet; and Affairs Affairs Indigenous Relations Workplace , with guest presenters presenters guest , with Training Courses Training Strategic Planning 10 Planning Strategic Step – 7Easy Meetings Effective toHow Facilitate Your Teams to Effectivenes Improving Moves 5 Quick &Leadership Management Investigation for Skills Interviewing Investigation to Conducting Introduction &Legal Governance Writing Skills for Modern Governmen Modern for Skills Writing Document Policy Writing Letter Ministerial Writing Briefing Ministerial Writing Maker Policy for Statistics Use Their and Statistics Evaluatio Policy Reportin &Agency KPIs Wor to Policy Introduction to Ethic Introduction Framewor Legislative The Government: Inside Financial Statements in the Public Secto Public the in Statements Financial &Preparatio Cycle Process, Budget Makin Decision Ethical and Accountable Sector Public Core Diagnosi –Organisational CLASS MASTER Repor Annual Winning Award an Writing Classes &Master Workshops Annual n s 1 s s g s s s k s n t s t r g s k s s Learning and Development (continued) of in-house and bespoke programs. bespoke and of in-house delivery our increase and program training 2009/2010. core our to We consolidate aim in development to continual forward looks team Development and Learning The Forward Moving Program Development and Learning Writing with Style – the Power of Plain Englis of Plain Power –the Style with Writing language asecond as English with those for Work at Writing Cas aSupporting Writing Relationship Mentoring Strong to Keys Developing the Potential: the Unlocking Mento aGreat Keeping and Finding Potential: the Unlocking Environmen Online the for Writing Writin Report of Good Essentials The Technique Writing Report Persuad and to Influence Presenting it use I can how and important so it is Why – Influencing Presentatio Oral an toHow Structure Engaging your Stakeholders: Developing aFramewor Developing Stakeholders: your Engaging Communities with Working Managemen Project Fire Rapid Management Project/Risk Edi and toHow Proofread &Bulletin Newsletters toHow Produce languag asecond as English with those for basics Grammar Essential &Punctuation Grammar Skill Communication Oral Effective Network Effective Creating Skills &Professional Personal Engaging your Stakeholders: Evaluating the outcome the Evaluating Stakeholders: your Engaging Tools &Technique Facilitation Stakeholders: your Engaging e s t s t t s s e n g s h s k ? s r e s John Harman Harman John Jan Saggers Jan Joel Levin Joel

9 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2008/09 10 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2008/09 a rich source of information about the way the public public way the the about of information source a rich to provide intended are Sector. histories Public The Australian Western the in employment of their term the over workplaces their in experienced and observed have they changes the about servants public serving long from histories oral to is collect Project History Oral of the aim The Commission. Sector Public the with collaboration ajoint is project History Oral The Histories: Oral Our Special Events Cultural Sectors in our Capital City’. Capital our in Sectors Cultural and Arts the for aVision ‘Creating AO discuss Sears Margaret to UWA hear the at Club gathered audience interested an year’s this family. 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Lonnie Mrs from abequest following 1984 in established were Awards WS Lonnie The 2008 Reporting Annual in Excellence AWARDS for LONNIE WS and frank discussion.” environment of ready access to my Minister and of free an in to today. work fortunate Iwas Ministers and CEOs “I know little about the ease of communication between complex for today’s public servants as he commented he believes things have changed and become more how and tenure his during achievements the time, of his challenges on the reflecting event the at spoke Australia, Western Treasurer for Under McCarrey, retired Les Beggs Bruce and Cooper George McNulty, Jim Dr McCarrey, Les including of participants, cohort recent most the to honour event an WA IPAA the organised year This stories. unique their to capture by historians interviewed individually are they and service of their length the and of experience diversity by their chosen are Participants democracy. parliamentary our in evolved has service . improving reporting standards across the sector. the across standards reporting improving in had have Awards the impact the to is see it pleasing how on commented He years. four past the for Panel Judging Awards WS Lonnie the chaired has President Council State former and Fellow WAIPAA National Cox, Wally Dr criteria. established the against entrants all assesses figures of leading panel independent An drawn. were year’s winners award this from list which of 29in a resulting agencies short panel, judging reviewed by the independent report of 2007/2008their versions had the electronic annual 120Over process. judging organisations and agencies of the part as considered and eligible are institutions education tertiary and as all Statetask Agencies the across WA State Sector. Public is aThis mammoth reporting in annual standards improved accountability and excellence highlight and awardsrecognise which annual IPAA WA important hosts and these organises governance. corporate to good central is which reporting, annual in excellence celebrates and way. encourages It independent and a succinct in transparent and accountable of being importance the recognise Awards The performance. their report agencies Sector way Public the been has Sector Public the in accountability for vehicle primary The attendees alike. attendees and by members positively received was timing alternative this and lunch over hosted ceremony awards saw the year this in format change asignificant In report!” Outstanding objectives. future and ofissues discussion excellent included report The ofappendices. use good very PDF’s makes and interactive Has performance. and targets on clear very read, to easy report, –“Excellent concluded: year’s this winner on Comments Judges Year’. 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WorkCover Trophy Skinner Allan The were: awards major won that Organisations WS Lonnie Awards (continued): Award– Management Injury and Safety, Health Occupational • Commission Records Award –State Records State • Chartered Year of the Award–Institute Officer Financial Chief • Ombudsman the of Award –Office Handling Complaint • General’s Auditor the of Award–Office Accountability and Transparency • Awards Special the support to continue who organisations to the thanks of word A special Standards Sector Public the of Award–Office Governance Good • Finance and Treasury of Award–Department Management Performance • Sector Commission Sector Public with Commerce of by Department lead and supported Jointly Australia in Accountants Commissioner , RiskCover and WorkCover and . “ throughout the public sector.” anda member hearing from fellow what members is going on work. Seize theto opportunity inform your work by becoming improved my confidenceapproaching when challenges in my This is along term investment. Attendance at seminars has I expect my membership to fruitover bear the years to come. WorkCover WA – Jeff McDonough, General Manager Manager General McDonough, Jeff – WA WorkCover Corporate Resources, and Gretta Peachment, Gretta and Resources, Corporate of William Scott Lonnie Scott William of Daughter – Andrew Dunkin, Project Officer – Landgate – Officer Project Dunkin, – Andrew

11 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2008/09 12 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2008/09 Young Professionals Network Chair Network Young Professionals Edwards Luke members. its to provides it events exciting and of services range the develops and grows YPN the that to ensure continue will he that Iknow luck. good Dunkin, chair, new the Andrew to like wish would and sector public the in professionals young for group relevant amore to YPN become the guiding of chair. my role in Ienjoyed me helped that people the all acknowledge and year the during effort and dedication their for committee of the rest the and Office WA IPAA the Business to like thank I would of advanced hub –the –iVEC Jones Ronald • Planner, FINDRE Financial –Certified Hern Matt • 92.9FM for – Producer –Executive Roth Glen • of Emergeone –CEO Kylie Matheison • –Author Neilson Alice • Leadership Curtis –Alicia Curtis Alicia • of Dreamfit –CEO Lomman Darren • included; speakers of inspirational range great of the example An ofspeakers. range by awide inspired and informed be and fellow professionals with to network members for opportunity an to provide designed were These YPNmembers. our for events networking ofexclusive free and ofaseries year, launch the saw which asuccessful had (YPN) WA IPAA The Young Network Professionals Young Professionals Network computing in WA in computing Show Mac Sam and Em “ a lot easier…” say with confidence that IPAA has made my job have beneficial very been to career…Imy can IPAA has given me networking opportunities that – Luke Edwards, Marine Information Officer – iVEC – Officer Information Marine Edwards, – Luke administration. Acknowledging and valuing excellence is a central part of the Institutes’ mission in advancing excellence within the public sector. public the within excellence advancing in mission Institutes’ ofthe part acentral is excellence valuing and Acknowledging administration. public of fields the in studying students ofuniversity achievements high distinctive and year, important the Each WA IPAA acknowledges Awards Management and Evaluation and Management Performance in Graduate Best for Australia of Western –University Demiris Michael Administration Public in Student Best for University –Curtin Hamilton Rebecca Management and Policy Public unit the in Performance Academic Best for University –Murdoch Bryant Katherine Management Business in Student Outstanding Most the for University Cowan –Edith Hussain Zulfigar Syed students: following to the award pleased was Institute the 2008/2009 in and areas of different avariety from of individuals to anumber bestowed were Awards “ communicates with one another.” experience and has showed me how the Public Sector interacts and everyday work life. Getting involved with IPAA is definitelyand eye-opening have beneficial been to both careermy and capacity in to perform my charismatic people in the Public Sector. IPAA’s training and network events IPAA agateway has been for meeting influential, inspirationaland – Gareth Saunders, Project Engineer – The Water Corporation –The Engineer Project Saunders, – Gareth • • • achievements: excellent for participants three WA awarded IPAA year This Governments. Territory and State of Commonwealth, venture ajoint is and training management sector public first-class to deliver driven Program Management Sector Public the in achievers academic highest the awards also Institute The Mark Ninyett, WA Police Ninyett, Mark Agency Support Child Dunn, Jacinta Service Health Area Metropolitan Roper,South Caroline . The PSM Program is a national strategy strategy anational is Program PSM . The 13 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2008/09 14 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2008/09 an operating deficit of $195,000date.to deficit year operating an indicated then reports financial the and 2008 December of end by the implemented satisfactorily was system The unreliable. were provided reports financial the as system new the to implementing given was Priority implemented. partially been only had which system finance by anew compounded environment, economic of adifficult challenges the with confronted was Council new AGM the 2008 October the at elected being After agencies. on drive dividend 3% the efficiency and • professional government from exclusion • within from emerging competitor akey unforseen • affected (which government in change and election • and: downturn economic of ageneral effects by the 2008/9 in exacerbated was which 2years, past the over trend declining of a continuation the reflected shortfalls The 3. 2. 1. being: areas main the with revenue budgeted in to ashortfall due was result The of $241,000. deficit a was year the for outcome financial The Financial Report development preferred providers under its CUA its under providers preferred development government development) professional and events in participation and held of events number the both projected –$100,000 below Sponsorship Training projected –$100,000 below –$14,000 projected below Membership Treasurer Griffiths John Arthur achievable. 2009/10 for considered result is surplus the membership IPAA the and of Council support the With sector, particular. in tertiary the and governments local agencies, with contact personal including marketing proactive programs; development professional and to events approaches effective cost events; more of “free” number the in reduction revenue; sponsorship to attract effort concerted segments; corporate and individual both for fees membership in increase an include initiatives Key budget business. its about IPAA how in goes WA changes significant some for called which plan business by arobust supported was This outcome. surplus asmall indicates which budget a2009/10 to produce operations and programs of all review acomprehensive undertook Petrie Alison Director Executive new the 2009 March in appointment her Upon programs. and events future with measures savings cost and operations office in measures efficiency included These practicable. where measures efficiency implemented immediately office The situation. the improve may that actions any identify and 2008/9 for outcome likely the to establish 2009 January/February in held was services and programs operations, of office review midyear A comprehensive Statement by Members of the Committee

In the opinion of the Committee the accompanying financial report: 1.

2.

This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Committee and Committee by:

Christopher Williams President

John Griffiths Treasurer

Dated this day of August 2009 present fairly the financial position of Institute Of Public Administration Australia W 22 August 2009 Incorporated as at 30 June 2009 and the results of the Institute for the year ended with applicable Australian Accounting Standards, mandatory professional repo authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards. at the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that Institute Australia Western Australia Division Incorporated will be able to pay its debts as a

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is signed for and on behalf of the

rting requirements and other

estern Australia Division

nd when they fall due.

on that date in accordance

Of Public Administration

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used and described in Note 1, are appropriate for the needs of the members. the of needs the for appropriate are 1, Note in described and used

professional reporting requirements in Australia. No opinion is expressed as to wheth to as expressed is opinion No Australia. in requirements reporting professional

its operations. These policies do not require the application of all Accounting Standar Accounting all of application the require not do policies These operations. its

our understanding of the Institute’s financial position, and of its performance as repre as performance its of and position, financial Institute’s the of understanding our

accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1, so at to present a view view a present to at so 1, Note in described policies accounting the with accordance

We performed procedures to assess whether in all material respects the financial report financial the respects material all in whether assess to procedures performed We

detected.

rather than conclusive evidence. Therefore, an audit cannot guarantee that all m all that guarantee cannot audit an Therefore, evidence. conclusive than rather

professional judgement, selective testing, the inherent limitations of internal c internal of limitations inherent the testing, selective judgement, professional

financial report is free of material misstatement. The nature of an audit is influenced is audit an of nature The misstatement. material of free is report financial

conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards, in order to provide provide to order in Standards, Auditing Australian with accordance in conducted

We conducted an independent audit in order to express an opinion to the m the to opinion an express to order in audit independent an conducted We

Audit Approach Audit

other than the members, or for any purpose other than that for which it was pre was it which for that than other purpose any for or members, the than other

assumption of responsibility for any reliance on this report or on the financial rep financial the on or report this on reliance any for responsibility of assumption

the Committee’ financial reporting requirements under the Associations Incorpora Associations the under requirements reporting financial Committee’ the

The special purpose financial report has been prepared for distribution to membe to distribution for prepared been has report financial purpose special The

the accounting policies and accounting estimates inherent in the financial report. financial the in inherent estimates accounting and policies accounting the

adequate accounting records and internal controls that are designed to prev to designed are that controls internal and records accounting adequate

Act (WA) and are appropriate to meet the needs of the members. This includes responsibil includes This members. the of needs the meet to appropriate are and (WA) Act

part of the financial report are consistent with the financial reporting requirements o requirements reporting financial the with consistent are report financial the of part

have determined that the accounting policies used and described in Note 1 1 Note in described and used policies accounting the that determined have

The Committee are responsible for the preparation and the true and fair presentation of of presentation fair and true the and preparation the for responsible are Committee The

Australia Division Incorporated for the year ended 30 June 2009. June 30 ended year the for Incorporated Division Australia

financial statements and the statement of the Committee for Institute Of Public Adm Public Of Institute for Committee the of statement the and statements financial

The special purpose financial report comprises the balance sheet, income statem income sheet, balance the comprises report financial purpose special The

The special purpose financial report and Committee’ responsibility. Committee’ and report financial purpose special The

Scope

to the members of Institute Of Public Administration Australia Western Aus Western Australia Administration Public Of Institute of members the to

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ontrol, and the availability of persuasive persuasive of availability the and ontrol,

embers of the Institute. Our audit was was audit Our Institute. the of embers

ent and detect fraud and error, and for for and error, and fraud detect and ent

to the financial statements which form form which statements financial the to

aterial misstatements have been been have misstatements aterial

pared.

reasonable assurance whether the the whether assurance reasonable

ort to which it relates to any person person any to relates it which to ort

by factors such as the use of of use the as such factors by

er the accounting policies policies accounting the er

tions Act (WA). We disclaim any any disclaim We (WA). Act tions

rs for the purpose of fulfilling fulfilling of purpose the for rs ds and other mandatory mandatory other and ds

sented by the results of of results the by sented

which is consistent with with consistent is which

ent, accompanying notes to the the to notes accompanying ent,

f the Associations Incorporations Incorporations Associations the f tralia Division Incorporated Division tralia

presents fairly, in in fairly, presents

inistration Australia Western Western Australia inistration

the financial report and and report financial the ity for the maintenance of of maintenance the for ity 15 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2008/09 16 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2008/09

Independent Auditor Report to the members of Institute Of Public Administration Australia Western Austr continued

We formed our audit opinion on the basis of these procedures, which includ –

–

While we considered the effectiveness of the management’s internal contr the nature and extent of our procedures, our audit was not designed to provide assurance

Independence In conducting our audit, we followed applicable independence requirements of Austr pronouncements.

Audit Opinion In our opinion, the financial report of Institute Of Public Administration Australi Incorporated presents a true and fair view in accordance with the accounting policies financial statements, of the financial position of Institute Of Public Adm Incorporated as at 30 June 2009 and the results of its operations for the year

examining, on a test basis, information to provide evidence supporting the amounts and disc Ray Woolley Pty Ltd financial report, and assessing the appropriateness of the accounting policies and disclosures used Ray Woolley significant accounting estimates made by the Committee. Registered Auditor No 16396 22 August 2009

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inistration Australia Western Australia Division

ols over financial reporting when determining

ed:

a Western Australia Division

then ended.

alia Division Incorporated

and the reasonableness of the

alian professional ethical

described in Note 1 to the

on internal controls.

losures in the

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The accompanying notes form part of these Financial Statements Financial these of part form notes accompanying The

Accumulated Surplus Carried Forward Carried Surplus Accumulated

Forward Brought Earnings Retained

Loss from Ordinary Activities for the year the for Activities Ordinary from Loss

Total Expenditure Total

Expenses Other

Fees Consultancy & Accounting

Costs Recruitment Staff

Charges Bank

Costs Insurance

Expenses Advertising & Promotion Marketing,

Expenses Office

Expenses Project IEMS

Superannuation

Division) (ACT Today Admin Public

(National) Fees Capitation & AJPA

Expenses Network Professionals Young

Expenses Conference National

Depreciation

Wages & Salaries

Program Development Professional

Expenditure

Total Income Total

Income Other

Sponsorship

Conference National

Program Development Professional

Received Interest

Network Professionals Young

Subscriptions Members

Income

2009 June 30 Ended Year the For

Income Statement Statement Income

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1,096,056.70

,755.70 7 . 5 5 7 7, 0 3 $

–240,976.90

548,732.60

15,470.00 21,124.77

28,341.15

10,229.77

,306. 6 .1 6 0 3 7, 9

40,458.47 54000 15,410.0

330,905.35

475,352.31 13,045.09

5,532.97

1,927 3 5 7. 2 9 , 11

855,079.80 710 17.1 8 , 5

13,219.90

2,693.54

9,222.59

054409 5,414.0 70

24,278.73

13,113.31

22,351.94

84,629.09

5,292.64

0.00

$548,732

, 69,512 1,0

660,457 11725 2 –111,7

16,678

26,631

134,316

3,05 ,10 13

16,591

8,665

5,099

26,417

1,08 418,40 308,621

6/30/2008

48,544 3,63 ,16 13

8,704

12 8 21,20

,787 8 7 7, 5 9 2,646

718,786

15,949

42,998 ,110 9 6

9,553

716

,118 4 9 ,273 7 2 7, Balance Sheet As At 30 June 2009

Current Assets Cash at Bank Cash in Hand Fixed Term Investments Trade Debtors Prepaid Deposits Sundry Debtors

Total Current Assets

Non-Current Assets Plant & Equipment Accumulated Depreciation

Furniture & Fittings Accumulated Depreciation

Total Non-Current Assets

Total Assets

Current Liabilities Trade Creditors and Accrued Expenses GST Payable PAYG Withheld Liability Superannuation Payable Income In Advance Employee Entitlements

Total Current Liabilities Total Net Assets

Equity Accumulated Surplus Carried Forward

Total Equity

The accompanying notes form part of these Financial Statements

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383,369.08

478,750.31 –68,958.90

100,719.94 167 4 2 7. 6 ,1 1 8

3,750.00 2,588.92 2 9 . 9 8 7 7, –5,843.00 515,771.35 31,761.04

11 0 0 . 3 11,10 ,755.70 7 . 5 5 7 7, 0 3 $

,021.04 0 . 1 2 0 7, 3 208,015.65 ,755.70 7 . 5 5 7 7, 0 3 $ 65,678.31 5,260.00

84,958.57 11,956.30 5 8 . 2 9 8 17,

,755.70 7 . 5 5 7 7, 0 3 14,152.14 .48 4 7. 7 3 , 3 1 .15 5 8

6/30/2008

593,638

46,957

, 0 2 7,1 6 6 26,225

,404 0 4 7, 5 –

88,657

705,298

31,253

$548,732

1 8 ,17 4 – 3 11,10

$548,732 300 1 8 ,17 8 3

156,566

6,925 1 0 4 3 11, 2 ,12 15 548,732 85,290 5,09 ,10 15 18,508

11 7 11,19

0

0

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None of the committee receive any remuneration for their services to the Institute. the to services their for remuneration any receive committee the of None

Note 2: Related Party Transactions Party Related 2: Note

when

Contributions are made by the Institute to an employee superannuation fund and and fund superannuation employee an to Institute the by made are Contributions

is

to

Provision is made for the institute’s liability for employee benefits arising from se from arising benefits employee for liability institute’s the for made is Provision

(c) Employee Benefits Employee (c)

present values in determining the recoverable amounts. recoverable the determining in values present

assets’ employment and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have not have flows cash net expected The disposal. subsequent and employment assets’

settled. settled. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of expected net cash flows which which flows cash net expected of basis the on assessed is amount recoverable The

recoverable amount of those assets. those of amount recoverable

The carrying amount of fixed assets is reviewed annually by the Committee t Committee the by annually reviewed is assets fixed of amount carrying The balance date. Employee benefits have been measured at the amounts expec amounts the at measured been have benefits Employee date. balance

The depreciable amount of all fixed assets are depreciated over their useful l useful their over depreciated are assets fixed all of amount depreciable The

(b) Fixed Assets Fixed (b)

The Institute is exempted from Income Tax. Income from exempted is Institute The

(a) Income Tax Income (a)

financial statements. financial

The following is a summary of the material accounting policies adopted by the Institu the by adopted policies accounting material the of summary a is following The

consistently applied, unless otherwise stated. stated. otherwise unless applied, consistently

is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. The assets. for exchange in given consideration the of values fair the on based is

take into account changing money values or, except where stated, current val current stated, where except or, values money changing account into take

incurred. The financial reports have also been prepared on an accruals basis and and basis accruals an on prepared been also have reports financial The

pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board have bee have Board Standards Accounting Australian the of pronouncements

No other applicable Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations or or Interpretations Accounting Australian Standards, Accounting applicable other No

AASB 117 AASB

AASB 110 AASB

1031 AASB

(WA) and the following Australian Accounting Standards: Accounting Australian following the and (WA)

The financial report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of requirements the with accordance in prepared been has report financial The

Associations Incorporations Act (WA). The Committee have determined that the In the that determined have Committee The (WA). Act Incorporations Associations

This financial report is a special purpose financial report in order to satisfy to order in report financial purpose special a is report financial This

Note 1: Statement of Accounting Policies Accounting of Statement 1: Note

For the year ended 30 June 2009 June 30 ended year the For

Notes to and forming part of the Accounts the of part forming and to Notes

Leases

Events after the Balance Sheet Date Sheet Balance the after Events

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based on historical costs and do not not do and costs historical on based

o ensure it is not in excess of the the of excess in not is it ensure o

ives.

n applied. n

ted to be paid when the liability liability the when paid be to ted

rvices rendered by employees employees by rendered rvices

the reporting requirements of the the of requirements reporting the are charged as expenses expenses as charged are

uations of non-current assets. Cost Cost assets. non-current of uations

the Associations Incorporations Act Act Incorporations Associations the

accounting policies have been been have policies accounting

will be received from the the from received be will

been discounted to the the to discounted been

te in the preparation of the the of preparation the in te

stitute is not a reporting entity. reporting a not is stitute other authoritative authoritative other 17 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2008/09 Moving Forward

We have some very exciting plans for 2009 and 2010 which will be of immense benefit to Personal and Corporate Members. The Institute is delighted to be working in partnership In addition we are introducing a new category of We can provide a very cost effective service that will with a number of organisations including the Australian personal membership – IPAA WA Fellows. A limited includes taking care of online registrations, receipting Public Service Commission, Public Sector Commission, number of public servants will be invited by our monies, communicating effectively with all participants, Murdoch University and Department of Premier and President to become Fellows based on their experience, providing reports to the agency involved, managing Cabinet to name just a few. knowledge and standing in the public sector community. the onsite registration requirements including name badges. If you want to know more please contact us at Collaborations will provide benefits to all IPAA WA We will also introduce a new service available to www.wa.ipaa.org.au. Members and include: Corporate Members only – Event Administration. Finally, our hope is that, through strategic planning Topical and Informative PD events This service will be invaluable to organisations and and listening to and acting on feedback from our • Access to a wide range of well known, experienced agencies that convene symposiums, workshops or membership, we are providing what our members want and highly regarded speakers public events and require efficient and transparent and need in abundance and that each participant at one • A Learning & Development Program that will appeal event administration but do not have the staff with the of our breakfasts, workshops or training events comes to Commonwealth, State and Local public sector experience to do it or the required infrastructure to away satisfied with the content and eager to learn more. employees manage registrations and receipt monies (if applicable). • A program geared towards encouraging and

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