Annual Report 2015/16 Excellence in the Public Sector
PREMIER CORPORATE MEMBERS 2015/16 Table of Contents
PAGE Event Administration 20 About Us 1 Special Interest Groups 20 Strategic Plan 2 Awards Operational Structure W. S. Lonnie Awards 21 President’s Report 4 Achievement Awards 23 Council 5 Training Chief Executive Officer’s Report 6 Public Service Training 25 IPAA WA Staff 7 In-Agency Program 26 Key Performance Indicators 2015/16 Public Service Training Courses 27 Highlights 8 Financial Report Performance Objectives 9 Treasurer’s Report 28 Membership Statement by Members of the Council 29 Survey Results 10 Independent Auditor’s Report 30 Member Profile 11 Financial Statements 31 Individual Membership 12 Young Professional Membership 12 Young Professional Advisory Committee 13 Life Members & Fellows 15 Corporate Members 16 Member Benefits 17 Scholarship and Sponsored Awards Education Awards 18 Expand Your Horizons Scholarship 18 Events Thought Leadership 19 Program Performance 19 Awards, Fellows, Member Mentoring and YPAC 20 Reid Oration 20
Institute of Public Administration Australia WA ANNUAL REPORT 2015/16 About Us
The Institute of Public Administration Australia WA (IPAA WA) was established in 1945 and is the only professional Values Patron association for the public sector in WA. The Institute Our pursuit of excellence is underpinned by our core enables those with an interest in public administration values. Her Excellency the Honourable and public sector reform to exchange ideas on trends, 1. Innovation: Generating and applying new ideas Kerry Sanderson AC FIPAAWA practices and innovations. and better practice for the public sector. Governor of Western Australia 2. Learning: Sharing and applying new knowledge to improve performance. Vision 3. Service: Serving members and adding value to Excellence in the Public Sector. public sector institutions.
Mission Strategic Plan Vice Patrons In July 2015, IPAA WA reviewed its previous Strategic As the preeminent professional body for all people in, or Hon. Colin Barnett MEc MLA Plan, and in October 2015 a new Strategic Plan for working with the public sector, IPAA WA supports the Premier of Western Australia public sector to make a difference. IPAA WA provides a 2015-2018 was adopted. Pages 2-3 of this report contain IPAA WA’s newly adopted strategic plan. constructive voice for the sector, facilitates collaboration, Hon. Mark McGowan MLA connects members and provides high quality Leader of the Opposition professional development and training programs. Services • Membership • Awards • Professional Development • Resources • Events • Event Administration
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IPAA WA VALUES ABOUT IPAA WA Our pursuit of excellence is underpinned by our core values. The Institute of Public Institute of Public Administration Australia WA (IPAA Administration Australia WA), established in 1945, is a not- WA Innovation for-profi t professional association Generating and which enables those with an applying new ideas interest in public administration and better practice for and public sector reform to the public sector. exchange ideas on trends, practices and innovations. As a strong membership organisation, we welcome new members from both the public and STRATEGIC PLAN 2015 - 2018 private sectors who are passionate Learning about the professionalism and future of WA. Sharing and applying new knowledge to We promote healthy governance improve performance. and excellence in public administration for all members Excellence in the of the public service across Western Australia. Our members Service are passionate individuals and organisations who enjoy Public Sector Serving members and expanding their professional adding value to public networks, as well as developing sector institutions. their knowledge in order to contribute towards better outcomes for the public sector and the community.
IPAA WA THANKS OUR 2015/16 PREMIER AND GOLD CORPORATE PARTNERS
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www.wa.ipaa.org.au
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STRATEGIC PLAN 2015 - 2018 STRATEGIC PLAN 2015 - 2018
OUR MISSION As the preeminent professional body for all people in or working with the public sector, IPAA WA supports the public sector to make a difference. IPAA WA provides a constructive voice for the sector, facilitates collaboration, connects members and provides high quality professional development and training programs.
OUR OBJECTIVES FOR 2015 - 2018
DEVELOP INFORM AND CONNECT AND STRENGTHEN AND INSPIRE INFLUENCE COLLABORATE AND GROW
To provide high quality To inform and infl uence public To enable and facilitate a professional development and To ensure IPAA WA’s sustainability policy development and connected and collaborative training programs relevant to the for the benefi t of members. execution. public sector. public sector.
Public Training Courses Events Membership Governance Deliver relevant public training Provide relevant, desirable and Provide exceptional products and Govern within best practice courses. inspirational events for the services to our members, both guidelines. public sector. individual and corporate. In Agency Training Management Create and deliver tailored Publications Networking Manage a sustainable, fl exible and training programs within an Develop, distribute and promote Provide opportunities to bring effi cient organisation. agency. relevant articles / papers / together interested people from pieces regarding public within and outside the public Communication Celebrations / Awards administration. sector. Deliver all information to Recognise and promote good the relevant individuals and governance and achievements Communities of Practice Mentoring organisations in an innovative way. throughout the public sector. Provide a platform to share Provide opportunities to learn from
KEY INITIATIVES expertise in specifi c areas. experienced public sector leaders. Financial Operate to yearly budgets within a Social Media longer term strategic plan. Use and grow social media as a vehicle of communication. Partnerships Develop and foster partnerships with external organisations.
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President’s Report purpose among members of Council that makes discharging my role as President a privilege and In last year’s report, I noted that one of my The last year has been one of a pleasure. To me, this is the best possible time personal goals as President is to increase personal consolidation for the Institute. to undertake a proactive review of governance so membership of the Institute. This remains a This follows on from a period of that we provide a solid foundation for success into work in progress and is not helped by tougher significant change in the structure the future. financial times. While we have fallen short of and location of the IPAA office our membership target this year, many of those and the tremendously successful One of the challenges for the organisation in individuals who choose to take the next step in International Conference that the past year has been the growing pressure on their professional career by joining IPAA WA as a we hosted here in our State the agency budgets. This is not unexpected and, personal member tell me that they do so not only previous year. indeed, IPAA WA has been actively planning for to reap the tangible benefits but also to be a part this situation. Budgetary pressure will continue and of something meaningful by deepening the level In addition to delivering training may increase in the future. The biggest concern of engagement between professionals and their and events to the high standard is that agencies will be tempted to reduce the profession. As I said last year, this to me is the that our members have come to investment they make in the ongoing development essence of personal membership. expect, we have used this year to turn our focus of their people. In this regard, I am pleased to to the future of the Institute, particularly through say that demand for our courses and events I would like to thank my fellow Councillors for the development of a new Strategic Plan. This is remains at a sustainable level. This is largely due their ongoing support of, and dedication to, the further outlined by Gavin Lewis in his CEO Report. to the efforts of IPAA WA staff who manage to Institute. I would particularly like to thank those develop, coordinate and deliver training and events Councillors whose term concludes this year and During the year, the IPAA WA Council also took that present a compelling value proposition. As to welcome the new faces who will join us after proactive steps to strengthen our governance the Institute operates purely for the benefit of the next Annual General Meeting. As always, I processes to ensure that we are can best perform members, we are able to use our resources to would also like to thank all the staff of IPAA WA our role as custodians of your professional deliver products at more competitive rates than whose great work and dedication makes all of this association. This has included the development of commercial providers. In addition, the very nature possible. a governance charter, a review of the templates of the relationship between IPAA WA and the used for reports at Council meetings and a public sector means that we are able to listen to council skills self-assessment and analysis. the sector and ensure we deliver what the sector Sven Bluemmel Usually, such governance reviews are triggered wants. In these tough times, it is more important President by an environment of dysfunction or a crisis. I am than ever to ensure that our public servants are pleased to say that this is not the case here, as skilled, competent professionals who can deliver we are embarking on this process at a time when outcomes for the people of Western Australia in Council is operating effectively and professionally. a world of increasing demand, complexity and Indeed, there is a palpable sense of shared unpredictability.
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Chris Avent Andrew Brien Cathrin Kylie Coulson Adele Coyne Rob Delane Emma Forrest Cathryn Greville Toni Walkington Council Cassarchis The IPAA WA Council is responsible for governance and Chris Avent MIPAA strategic planning. Councillors are Personal Members Deputy Electoral Commissioner, Attendance and we encourage all Individual Members to nominate WA Electoral Commission Councillors 2015/16 Attendance to join the Council as a great way to learn new skills and Alan Abraham 1 out of 6 increase networks. Andrew Brien MIPAA Chris Avent 6 out of 6 Chief Executive Officer, City of Bunbury Sven Bluemmel 5 out of 6 Councillors Andrew Brien 3 out of 6 President Cathrin Cassarchis MIPAA Cathrin Cassarchis 3 out of 6 Sven Bluemmel MIPAA State Archivist and Executive Director, Kylie Coulson 6 out of 6 Information Commissioner, State Records Office Office of the Information Commissioner Adele Coyne 4 out of 6 Rob Delane 2 out of 6 Dr Kylie Coulson MIPAA Emma Forrest 6 out of 6 Assistant Director, Strategic Policy and Evaluation, Department of Treasury Cathryn Greville 5 out of 6 Vice President Kal Greenaway 3 out of 6 Dr Yvonne Haigh MIPAA Adele Coyne MIPAA Yvonne Haigh 3 out of 6 Lecturer, Projects Manager, Murdoch University Josephine Harrison-Ward 5 out of 6 The University of Notre Dame Australia Colin Murphy 3 out of 6 Toni Walkington 4 out of 6 Rob Delane PSM MIPAA Special Adviser Agribusiness Expansion, Vice President Department of State Development Colin Murphy FIPAA FIPAAWA Outgoing Councillors Auditor General, We would like to thank all outgoing councillors listed Emma Forrest MIPAA Office of the Auditor General below for their time and commitment to the Institute: Senior Analyst, Department of Treasury • Chris Avent MIPAA Kal Greenaway MIPAA • Andrew Brien MIPAA Secretary Senior Sergeant • Dr Kylie Coulson MIPAA Josephine Harrison-Ward MIPAA Western Australia Police • Adele Coyne MIPAA Management Consultant, Public Sector Commission • Rob Delane PSM MIPAA Cathryn Greville MIPAA Assistant Director, Economic Regulation Authority Treasurer Toni Walkington MIPAA Alan Abraham MIPAA WA State Secretary/General Secretary, Chief Financial Officer Business Management, CPSU / CSA Department of Lands
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meeting our membership goals we are currently reviewing Chief Executive Officer’s Report The Annual Report discusses the Key Performance strategies to increase the number of individual members, It is my pleasure to submit the annual report Indicators (KPIs) for these services in greater detail, however, maintain corporate members and improve the already high for the 2015 – 2016 financial year for the as a summary I can say the following. value of IPAA WA membership. Institute of Public Administration Australia – Western Australian Division (IPAA WA) to our Training excelled in the 2015 – 2016 financial year. The We thank all our corporate and individual members. Their members and stakeholders. number of activities held and the number of delegates support of the Institute is vital for the on-going success of attending was well beyond predicted numbers. IPAA IPAA WA, and its ability to provide these essential services to After a uniquely busy 2014 – 2015, this year WA’s products were refined and expanded to meet the the public, not for profit and academic sectors. IPAA WA was was a return to ‘normal’ business operations needs of our stakeholders. The introduction of a Business formed by the public sector to service public administrators, for IPAA WA. During the previous financial Development Manager role, responsible for the promotion and we rely on the continued support of our members. year, in addition to its normal operations, of the training products, was a great success. The increase IPAA WA implemented a new organisational is also a reflection on the fact the community, (especially IPAA WA is aware of the tighter economic climate structure and strategic plan; organised an the public sector), value the importance of professional our members find themselves operating in, and as an office relocation from the CBD to Murdoch development. acknowledgment of this fact, we operate on very strict University; and planned and organised the budgets and strive to maintain a low cost for our members. IPAA National Conference. As reported Events also had an excellent year in 2015 – 2016. The As a result we have not increased our training, event and in last year’s report, these activities were number of attendees, and therefore revenue received, membership costs for four years. a great success. Also in the preceding year, we made a was consistent with the predicted figures. With a slight number of changes within the organisation in terms of restructuring of the event products, IPAA WA was able The return to a more typical operating year also allowed aligning structures, budgets and processes. to make substantial cost savings while providing our IPAA WA and the Council to review and implement a stakeholders with outstanding services. number of governance initiatives; this has provided stronger With a return to a more regulated working environment, management of the Institute, and has enabled us to achieve we had the opportunity to enhance our core services. The customer feedback scores for both training and events the key objective – Strengthen and Grow. The operational restructure has resulted in a reallocation was outstanding. of resources which has enabled us to focus on improving Thank you to the IPAA WA President, Mr Sven Bluemmel, processes and outputs. An example is the balancing of There has been a restructure in the core service of and the whole Council for their ongoing commitment, resources to reflect return on investments such as increasing “Resources / Information”. IPAA WA is constantly reviewing dedication and support over the past year. As a strong resources for the training division of IPAA WA the use of technology and other mediums to convey the advocate for IPAA WA and the benefits the Institute brings to important ideas and trends affecting public administrators. its members, Sven constantly reminds and encourages those The 2015 – 2018 Strategic Plan identifies the following It is difficult to measure the success of the resources / in the public sector to join IPAA WA, as it is the sectors’ objectives for IPAA WA (for the full Strategic Plan – please information service that IPAA WA provides our members as professional association. I would like to take this opportunity refer to page 2 of this report); there is not an attributed dollar value. I can report that non- to acknowledge the hard working and dedicated staffing • Develop and Inspire financial key measures were met and exceeded in this area. team we have at IPAA WA. In an extremely busy period, the • Inform and Influence The Institute does not only want to be a provider of training staff have done an exceptional job. • Connect and Collaborate and events, but we have as a key objective the goal of being • Strengthen and Grow a provider of resources – Inform and Influence. The Institute plays an essential role developing the sector and celebrating its successes. I am very proud to be the The core services of IPAA WA are summarised as; One of the core services which did not do as well as the CEO of such a valuable organisation to the community of • Membership other services was our membership. IPAA WA has two Western Australia. • Training (Public and In-Agency) general forms of membership – corporate and individual • Events - Thought Leadership (including the WS Lonnie membership. Corporate membership and individual Gavin Lewis Awards, Achievement Awards and Event Administration) membership did not increase as anticipated. IPAA WA has a Chief Executive Officer • Resources / Information major goal of increasing individual membership. Due to not
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IPAA WA Staff
Gavin Lewis Laura Heys Jenni Ogilvy Chief Executive Officer Events Coordinator Training Support Officer (From January 2016) (From April 2016)
Amy Bouckley Nicole Ieraci Ekaterina Tenerova Manager | Organisational Professional Development Finance Officer Development and Corporate Coordinator Member Relations (From September 2015)
Andrew Dunkin Nadia Khalaf Naomi Tong Program Development Manager Events Coordinator Administration and Training Assistant (Until February 2016 Maternity Leave)
Yohan Fernando Bevan Long Marketing & Communications Training & Business Development Coordinator Coordinator (Until April 2016)
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Highlights Social Media Events & Awards 25% Increase
1,460 in social media delegates 1,354 likes and followers 1,079 across LinkedIn, 260+ from 136 Twitter and individual across events Facebook organisations 22 seminars members @ and awards ceremonies
number of nominations from last financial year Individual Membership for the 2016 Achievement Record Awards Membership delegates across the W.S. Lonnie 610 Awards and Achievement Awards Corporate Membership
awards presented to organisations and 40 individuals in the public, local and NFP Public Training sectors & In-Agency 92 featuring Corporate Members in the number of delegates 10% attending our public 41 training courses presenters including Ministers, Directors General, representing over CEOs, Executive Directors, Academics and Industry in the number of Experts organisations using our 22% in-agency service 110,000+ public, private, not-for-profit in the number of and tertiary professionals 146% in-agency training courses delivered
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Performance Objectives Develop and Inspire Initiative Key Indicator Target Actual Number of courses organised is greater or the same as the previous year. 138 167 To deliver relevant public training courses. Number of courses conducted is greater or the same as the previous year. 99 102 Number of delegates is greater or the same as the previous year’s number. 906 999 To create and deliver tailored training programs within an agency. Number of courses organised and conducted meets budgeted numbers. 54 121 To recognise and promote good governance and achievements Achievement Awards and WS Lonnie Awards are conducted. 2 2 throughout the public sector. Inform and Influence Initiative Key Indicator Target Actual Develop, distribute and promote relevant articles / papers / pieces iNews is published and distributed monthly 12 12 regarding public administration. Provide a platform to share expertise in specific areas. “Sharing of expertise” events are conducted. 4 4 Connect and Collaborate Initiative Key Indicator Target Actual Provide exceptional products and services to our members, both Individual Membership numbers continue to grow each year. 330 275 individual and corporate. Corporate Membership numbers are maintained or increased. 97 92 Provide opportunities to bring together interested people from within and Number of networking activities held each year. 4 4 outside the public sector. YPAC and PDSIG are maintained. 2/2 2/2 Facebook 122 136 Users of IPAA WA social media vehicles LinkedIn Corporate 135 248 Use and grow social media as a vehicle of communication. increases yearly. LinkedIn Discussion Group 228 296 Twitter 594 674 Strengthen and Grow Initiative Key Indicator Target Actual Deliver all information to the relevant individuals and organisations in an Website receives above satisfactory feedback score from users (out of 7). 5 5.5 innovative way. Email database is maintained and updated. 100% 100% Operate to yearly budgets within a longer term strategic plan. Approved budget is achieved and regularly reported against. $(77,324) $225,283 Number of new partnerships. 1 2 Develop and foster partnerships with external organisations. Existing partnerships are maintained. 100 % 92% Institute of Public Administration Australia WA ANNUAL REPORT 2015/16 9 Membership
Summary Murphy (Personal Member benefit only) Which of the following would you consider • 2016/17 Federal Budget: What it means for your of value if you were to join IPAA WA? In response to the continued difficult economic Top six responses from Non-Members savings and super plans (Members only event) environment, IPAA WA did not increase any of its Complimentary Free member Individual or Corporate Membership fees for the • Achievement Awards (Only members can nominate PD voucher only events 2015/16 financial year. A total of 88 organisations for an award) renewed their membership and IPAA WA gained 4 new corporate members – Total Corporate Members for Survey Results 06 01 2015/16 were 92; down 5% from the previous financial Up to 35% off Up to 50% off Our annual member and non-member survey was training events year. 05 02 distributed over 3 weeks from 20 April 2016 until 13 May For the 2015/16 financial year, IPAA WA had 275 2016. Respondents went into the draw to receive a 12 04 03 Individual Members, 10% down on last year. The month Personal Membership. Member Mentoring One free hour with a member retention rate was 43%, this is up from 35% in with a DG or CEO Career Coach the previous year. A total of 260 people completed the survey, some of the highlights include: Source: IPAA WA Survey All members receive a range of benefits including How do you usually hear about our events/training? discounts on our entire learning and development • 78% of Member respondents agreed that their Email 93% program, free publications and access to exclusive IPAA WA membership offered enough benefits to member events. Individual Members received members IPAA WA Website 17% complimentary or up to 50% off a number of • 91% of respondents who attended an Word of Mouth 15% professional development and networking events as event indicated it either met or exceeded PS News 12% follows: their expectations Intersector 7% • 93% of respondents said that the • Insights with Lorissa Kelly: A Chief of Staff’s frequency of IPAA WA communications Rolling Banners 7% Perspective (Cost recovery rate for members) was about right Handout at events/training 5% • Member Mentoring with Michelle Reynolds (Personal • 89% of respondents found iNews content IPAA WA PST Guide 3% Member benefit only) relevant and of interest Social Media 2% • Member Meet and Greet Annual General Meeting • When asked “How likely is it that you (complimentary) would recommend an IPAA WA Individual Other 5% (including Business News, Org. Intranet or web search) • Insights Series: The Future of Innovation (Cost Membership to a friend or colleague?”, Members recovery rate for members) gave an average rating of 6.67 out of 10 (with 10 On a scale of 1 - 5 (1 is poor and 5 is • Members Christmas Party (Complimentary for being highly recommend) excellent), IPAA WA rated... members) • When asked “How likely is it that you would 4.04 EVENTS • Young Professionals Christmas Party (Cost recovery recommend an IPAA WA Training course to a friend rate for members) or colleague?”, respondents gave an average rating 3.90 of 7.8 out of 10 (with 10 being extremely likely) TRAINING • Insights Series: The young professional in WA’s 3.72 changing economy (Cost recovery rate for members) MEMBERSHIP • Member Mentoring with Auditor General Colin 3.62 VALUE
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Member Profile Corporate Membership by Band Level Individual Membership by Gender
Band 1 (Up to 100 FTEs) 32% Band 2 (101-500 FTEs) 36% Band 3 (501-1500 FTEs) 8% Male 41% Band 4 (1501-3000 FTEs) 7% Female 59% Band 5 (3001+FTEs) 3% Gold 8% Premier 6%
Corporate Membership by Sector Individual Membership Age Range
18 - 24 State Government 72% 5.1% 25 - 35 Tertiary 6% 24.4% Private Sector 14% 36 - 45 18.5% Federal Gove rnment 2% 46 - 55 15.3% Local Government 3% 56 - 65 12.7% Not for Profit 3% Over 66 4%
Not Specified 20%
Individual Membership by Category Reason Individual Members joined the Institute Networking Opportunities 19.9% Keeping in touch with happenings in the sector 16.2% Personal Member 52% Professional Development 14.7% Associate Member 6% Be informed and up to date on a range of issues 13.6% Young Professional 33% Support the public sector's professional body 12.0% Fellow 6% Career advancement 11.0% Life Member 3% Have a voice in the sector 4.2% Retired 1% To meet the members of the Senior Executive Service 3.7% *39 complimentary Young Professional memberships My employer encouraged me to and / or paid my membership fee 3.1% were provided to Corporate Member organisations Other (please specify) 1.6% (decrease from 66 in 2014/15 financial year)
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Associate Membership represented 9% of total decrease in take-up of complimentary YP Memberships. Individual Membership Individual Membership (4% of Young Professional Paid Young Professional Memberships decreased by For 2015/16, Individual Membership (Associate and Members were Associate Members). The take-up of 14% from last year. Personal) was 10% lower than the previous financial Associate Membership has dropped by 7% in the year. As identified in the survey results, the main barrier 2015/16 financial year. of entry for individual membership remains the cost. The Young Professional Membership survey also revealed that people didn’t see the value of 12.9% 42.2% Individual Membership when their organisation was a Young Professional (YP) members remain one of 6 1 Corporate Member. In March 2016, IPAA WA formed a “I am a member “The cost is too the most active membership groups. They have of another high for me to membership sub-committee to formulate objectives and helped develop many of the Institute’s learning and professional pay myself” association” strategies to help boost Individual Membership numbers. development programs for young professionals across the sector. Personal Membership 516.3% Personal Members are fully engaged with the Institute YP membership is open to any individual aged 35 2 36.1% and value networking and keeping in touch with the or under, with an interest in the practice of public public sector. administration, or who is interested in the teaching or “My organisation is a “There isn’t enough Barriers to Entry: Corporate Member study of public administration or related subjects. value included to – I don’t see the Personal Membership represented 52% of total make it attractive” During the 2015/16 financial year, a total of 90 YP Individual additional bene ts” Individual Membership, up from 46% last financial Memberships were taken up, representing 33% of Membership year. Despite overall membership dropping, Personal total membership. Complimentary YP memberships Membership was up 0.7% from last year. were provided again this year as a benefit to Corporate 4 27.9% 3 29.3% Associate Membership Members. Of the total YP Memberships, 43% were “My employer isn’t willing to “I don’t have enough time complimentary YP memberships, and represented 47 of pay the membership to attend events” Associate members are friends of the Institute and keep subscription” IPAA WA’s Corporate Members. up to date with their professional development through the Institute’s learning and development program. Young Professional Membership decreased by 28% this financial year. This largely attributed to the 41%
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Young Professional Advisory 2015/2016 YPAC Committee YPAC Committee Chair Members Committee (YPAC) Rachel Collins Kate Buck - WA Police The Young Professional Advisory Committee (YPAC) Department of Treasury (Until September 2015) is made up of up to 15 nominated Young Professional Francine Goss – Public (YP) members and act as an advisory committee to Vice Chair Sector Commission the Council of Western Australia’s Institute of Public Adele Coyne (Until September 2015) Administration Australia. Department of Lands (Until December 2015) Ruby Johnston – Department of Fisheries YPAC have developed five goals: Anya-Jane Statham (Until January 2016) Richmond Wellbeing Alastair Kirkby – 1. Support and promote the interests of Young (From January 2016) Department of Finance Professionals who are working in or working with the (Until January 2016) public sector in Western Australia; Communications Advisor Kathryn Carew-Hopkins Elizabeth Potter - Department of Local Government 2. Connect Young Professionals from across the Main Roads WA and Communities public sector as well as other young professional (Until September 2015) (From April 2016) groups through networking opportunities; Cassie Harrison Kieran Rayney - Department of Treasury (From May 2016) 3. Inform and share knowledge regarding public Housing Authority sector issues through facilitating networking (From October 2015) Julie-Anne Riseborough - Department of State opportunities, providing access to senior leaders, Development organising events with relevant guest speakers and Program Coordinator (From October 2015) facilitating social media platforms and forums where Carina Uehr Young Professionals can discuss key public sector Department of Training and Workforce Development Rebecca Rosher - Public Sector Commission issues and share innovative ideas; (Until September 2015) (Until September 2015) Sean Simpson - City of Subiaco 4. Inspire and empower Young Professionals to Amy Mayer (From October 2015) contribute to public policy discussion, and to Department of Health WA ultimately influence public policy development and (From October 2015) Adela Tang – Department of Health implementation in Western Australia; and (Until September 2015) Secretary Felicia Wong - Public Sector Commission Position Vacant 5. Promote IPAA WA and its value to all of its (Until February 2016) stakeholders.
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26 November 2015 Insights Series: The Future of Innovation This event explored a hot topic amongst young professionals – the future of innovation. The event featured a panel of three highly regarded public sector leaders, Giles Nunis (Government Chief Information Officer), Susan Mylne (Director of Culture, Innovation and
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Life Members 2015 WA National Fellow Recipient WA Fellows (FIPAAWA) Life Members are Personal Members of the Institute who Mrs Cheryl Gwilliam FIPAA The IPAA WA National Fellows was launched in 2012, are honoured at the discretion of the Council and have Director General and is proudly supported by Ernst & Young. The demonstrated a strong commitment and contribution to Department of the Attorney General Western Australian Fellowship is awarded the Institute. (Position at the time of receiving in recognition of outstanding contribution to award) public administration and the achievement of WA Life Members the Institute’s objectives. Mr Tim Benjamin* Mr Brian Burgess* IPAA National Fellows (WA) Dr Wally Cox PSM FIPAA Mrs Cheryl Gwilliam FIPAA Mr Mike Culmsee Mr Richard Sellers FIPAA Ms Lyn Genoni Mr Colin Murphy PSM FIPAA Mr Keith Graham* Mr Grahame Searle FIPAA Dr Barbara Meddin Dr Peter Wilkins FIPAA Mr John Persse Mr Eric Lumsden PSM FIPAA Ms Marion Seboa Mr Christopher Williams FIPAA Dr Wally Cox PSM FIPAA ellows Ms Margaret Stockton 2015/16 IPAA WA F Dr Lynn Allen FIPAA Ms Jan Stuart Mr Dale Stewart FIPAAWA Ms Maxine Murray FIPAA Dr Mike Wood Ms Sue Ash AO FIPAAWA Dr Geoff Gallop FIPAA Mr Sandy Clarkson FIPPAAWA *Deceased Dr Frank Harman FIPAA Mr Craig Comrie FIPAAWA Mr Des Pearson FIPAA Dr Wally Cox PSM FIPAA FIPAAWA Fellows Mr Chris Whitaker FIPAA Mr Wayne Gregson FIPAAWA Dr Elizabeth Harman FIPAA Ms Susan Hunt PSM FIPAAWA National Fellows Dr Martin Forrest FIPAA Ms Sue McCarrey FCILT FIPAAWA Every year the IPAA National Council announces Dr Michael Wood FIPAA Mr Colin Murphy PSM FIPAA FIPAAWA National Fellows from Personal members across the Mr Alan Peachment FIPAA Dr Jim Rhoads FIPAAWA country who have made an outstanding contribution Mr Allan Skinner PSM FIPAA to the study and /or practice of public administration. Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AC Mr Robert MacKenzie FIPAA Members are nominated by their jurisdiction and judged FIPAAWA Mr Digby Blight FIPAA by a national panel of their peers. Mr Grahame Searle FIPAA FIPAAWA Mr Brian Burgess FIPAA Mr Richard Sellers FIPAA Mr Ronald Robertson FIPAA Dr Ruth Shean FIPAAWA Dr Shayne Silcox PSM FIPAAWA Dr Lesley van Schoubroeck FIPAAWA Mr Reece Waldock FIPAAWA Dr Peter Wilkins FIPAAWA Dr Mike Wood FIPAA
Institute of Public Administration Australia WA ANNUAL REPORT 2015/16 15 Corporate Members Band One Band Two Band Three Building & Construction Industry Training ChemCentre Department of Commerce Premier Fund City of Bunbury Department of Culture & The Arts Bureau of Meteorology City of Gosnells Department of Finance Chartered Accountants Australia and City of South Perth Horizon Power New Zealand Corruption & Crime Commission Landgate Commissioner For Children & Young Deloitte Services Pty Ltd North Metropolitan TAFE People Department of Aboriginal Affairs PricewaterhouseCoopers Services Department of Education Services Department of Environment Regulation Department of the Registrar (WA Band Four Department of Fisheries Industrial Relations Commission) Department for Child Protection and Department of Lands Economic Regulation Authority Family Support Department of Local Government and Equal Opportunity Commission Department of Agriculture & Food Communities Gascoyne Development Commission Department of Fire and Emergency Department of Planning Goldfields Institute of Technology Services Department of Racing, Gaming and Department of the Attorney General Independent Market Operator Liquor Disability Services Commission Kimberley Development Commission Department of Regional Development Main Roads WA Legal Practice Board Department of Sport And Recreation Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority Department of State Development Band Five MyLeave Department of Treasury Department of Education Office of the Auditor General Department of Water Department of Health Office of the Information Commissioner Director of Public Prosecutions (WA) WA Police Ombudsman Western Australian Fremantle Ports Gold Pilbara Development Commission Insurance Commission of WA Potato Marketing Corporation of WA KPMG Regional Development Australia - South LandCorp West Lotterywest Richmond Wellbeing Mental Health Commission Rural Health West Metropolitan Cemeteries Board of WA Small Business Development Corporation Parliament House WA South West Development Commission Perth Zoo State Heritage Office South West Institute of Technology VenuesWest Tourism WA WA Electoral Commission West Coast Institute of Training Western Australian Treasury Corporation WorkCover WA
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Member Benefits, Discounts & Special Offers Personal Associate CORPORATE MEMBER
Professional Development Demonstrate your professionalism by using the post nominal MIPAA Membership Certificate
Track your own professional development through the members only online resource Partnership opportunities for specific purpose seminars and centre iConnect & access career enhancing tools/articles/ member news & AJPA courses, including sponsoring of events, research or awards Journals online (Premier & Gold Members)
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Invitation to nominate for IPAA WA’s Achievement Awards Invitation to nominate for IPAA WA’s Achievement Awards
Group Member Mentoring (small groups of up to 8 members)
Networking
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Join a special interest group - Young Professional Advisory Committee
Discounts Up to 50% off all Institute events and conferences Up to 30% off all Institute events and conferences
Up to 25% off all Institute training courses Up to 20% off all Institute training courses
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Education Awards The Institute is proud to support outstanding academic Young Professional achievements in public administration with ongoing partnerships with Murdoch University and Curtin 2016 Expand Your Horizons University. Students were awarded with 12 month complimentary SCHOLARSHIP memberships to the Institute and professional development vouchers. Congratulations to the following Scholarship Winner students who graduated with top marks in their relevant Cassie Harrison, Housing Authority courses for 2015. On review of her experience at the conference, Cassie said, “The experience was so valuable to me for many reasons: housing was a key issue being discussed; it Expand Your Horizons contributed to my understanding of the Federation in general; and it highlighted the need for a more effective Scholarship communication direction for long term policy initiatives. Recognising up and coming leaders, the Young The theme of the conference was Federation reform; Professional ‘Expand Your Horizons Scholarship’ is around resetting the relationship between the awarded annually to one Young Professional (YP) Commonwealth and the States that was originally set up member, aged 35 and years and under. at Federation. I was particularly keen to attend because housing and homelessness was one of the four key The scholarship provides return flights and full themes being addressed, along with health, education conference registration for the Institute’s National and tax reform. Health, education and tax reform are Conference. IPAA’s National Conference provides a usually the top issues for any government to have on the forum for debate, discussion and promotion of the top of their agenda, but it was pleasantly surprising that Mr Mark Bain (left) with Dean of the Sir Walter public sector, and is an opportunity for those who are housing and homelessness was also recognised as a Murdoch School of Public Policy and International passionate about the public sector to connect and key issue.” Affairs, Professor Ben Reilly, received the Institute of engage with peers and colleagues. Public Administration Australia Prize for best academic performance in ‘Public Policy Analysis’ – Murdoch The 2015 Expand Your Horizons Scholarship was University. awarded to one IPAA WA Young Professional (YP) member, to attend the IPAA 2015 National Conference Mr Ronald George Maidment received the Institute in Sydney on 14 & 15 October 2015. of Public Administration Australia WA Prize for best student in Advanced Public Sector Accounting – Curtin University.
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offered fees of less than $100. Individual member Thought Leadership Our 2015/16 delegation was drawn from 154 attendance as a percentage of the total delegation Program and the IPAA WA Strategic Plan organisations of which: increased from 6.1% in 2014/15 to 7.6% in this financial • 93 were state government, year. A strong indication that the lower price played a The Institute’s program of Thought Leadership seminars • 10 local governments, role in this increase is that the ‘$90 sessions’ attracted and Award Ceremonies serve two strategic objectives • 8 federal (including universities), higher average attendance of individual members (IPAA WA Strategic Plan 2015-18): • 14 not-for-profit organisations and associations, (10.2% of delegation) compared to 7% for those priced and; over $100. The success of this policy in increasing • To inform and influence public policy development • 29 private sector organisations. engagement of personal members with their professional and execution, and association will see the sub-$100 registration fee offered • To enable and facilitate a connected and Organisations Represented at Events wherever possible in 2015-16. collaborative public sector. Program performance This year we have chosen two proxy measures to The 2015/16 program delivered a stronger than forecast assess our performance against both objectives; 72% federal, state or local government 28% NFP or private surplus due to a number of sessions performing number of unique delegates, and number of significantly above expectations, the Budget Briefing organisations represented by delegates. These have The 93 state government agencies accounted for 1150 being of particular note. This year’s program consisted been chosen as they are indicators of reach, and point delegates or 79% of the total delegation. Interestingly of eight seminars in addition to the two awards’ to the potential for ideas raised in our sessions to be private sector organisations provided the second highest ceremonies and addressed a range of topics as detailed discussed with a wider secondary audience. number of delegates with 86, or just over 6% of the total below. delegation. The Budget Briefing event was a significant Unique delegates are defined as those who attend only Topic(s) Session factor in this result having attracted a number of large one session in the year. Of a total of 1460 delegates Innovation The Innovation Imperative corporations. That the state agencies dominated our to our seminars and awards ceremonies, 1196 were delegations is in line with the IPAA’s long standing Innovation Series: How unique delegates. This high level of single session focus on state government matters but also points Innovation systems to implement successful attendance is attributed to the disparate nature of topics to an opportunity to increase our service offering and innovation programs covered in the series. The breadth of topics is deliberate relevance to local and federal government agencies in Citizen Insights: Better in seeking to reflect the scope of work undertaken by Insights driven service years to come. understanding, better the public sector and its scale as the largest employer design in the state. This level of unique visitation is considered services These numbers may be viewed in the context of the 141 a strength in having reached a wider group than if we Culture Change: Building a state public sector agencies considered for the W.S. Culture repeatedly attracted a smaller group of people. future ready public sector Lonnie Awards, and a workforce of 138,440 as reported in the Public Sector commission’s 2015 ‘State of the Flexible work practices, Women in Leadership: It is Sector’ report. ‘leaning-out’ everybody’s business Policy environment for President's Address A number of IPAA WA surveys have highlighted that the year ahead individual members (Personal and Associate) place a Regulation, sharing strong emphasis upon value for money. In response, Achtung! New Economy economy, technological the 2015/16 program featured five sessions in which Ahead 8 out of 10 disruption Unique delegates personal member registration fees were reduced to at Events $90 in contrast to 2014/15 in which only two seminars State finances Budget Briefing
Institute of Public Administration Australia WA ANNUAL REPORT 2015/16 19 Awards, Fellows, Member Mentoring and YPAC We wish to thank the PDSIG members listed below Reid Oration for their contributions in 2015-16. The program and event team delivered eight feature The annual Reid Oration is a free public lecture, length seminars, two Awards ceremonies; the IPAA Director General, Department of established by IPAA WA in 1991 to honour Professor Mr Jason Banks WA EY Fellow’s series; facilitated two Group Mentoring Gordon Reid’s contribution to public life. Environment Regulation sessions; and provided support to the Young The Oration has been in abeyance since UWA withdrew Commissioner, Office of the Professional’s program. Mr Sven Bluemmel support in 2015. Work is continuing to resume the Information Commissioner oration, with IPAA WA exploring other options. Our two Awards ceremonies require considerable Mr Michael Bradford Chief Executive Officer, Landgate management effort and this year they attracted a total Ms Stephanie Chief Executive Officer, Tourism WA of 610 delegates. This compares favourably to the 2015 Buckland result of 522 delegates for both ceremonies. Chief Executive Officer, Richmond Mr Joe Calleja The IPAA WA EY Fellows series provided our Fellows Fellowship of Western Australia and senior public sector leaders with three thought Director General, Disability Services Dr Ron Chalmers provoking sessions in conjunction with series sponsor Commission EY. Of note was the presentation by former chief of the Chief Executive Officer, Metropolitan Australian Defence Force, ACM Angus Houston AFC Mr Peter Deague Cemeteries Board (Ret’d) AK. Director General, Department of Mr Robert Delane Two Member Mentoring sessions hosted by Michelle Agriculture and Food Reynolds and IPAA WA Fellow and Vice-President, Colin Ombudsman, Ombudsman of Mr Chris Field Murphy, respectively each attracted a full complement of Western Australia eight engaged individual members. To maintain a level of Chief Executive Officer, Zoological personal engagement, a maximum of eight members are Ms Susan Hunt PSM Parks Authority invited to participate per session. Event Administration Commissioner, Equal Opportunities Ms Allanah Lucas Highlighting the continuing market preference for low The Institute has continued to offer a comprehensive Commission cost professional development opportunities, the Young event management service for our Corporate Members. Commissioner of Police, Western Dr Karl O'Callaghan Professional Advisory Committee again drew solid This year several request for quotes were sent out, Australia Police audiences to their program. The second Battle of the however, they were unsuccessful due to situations Ms Michelle Chief Executive Officer, WorkCover Agencies Quiz Night moved to a bigger venue and sold beyond the Institute’s control. Reynolds Western Australia Authority out again, while the Christmas Sundowner at the Perth Special Interest Groups Director General, Department of Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA) bar was reasonably Mr Richard Sellers well attended. The Insights series continued with a well- Program Development Special Interest Group Mines and Petroleum received briefing on the state of the economy delivered (PDSIG) Director General, Department by respected economist, Ms Nicky Cusworth, and The PDSIG help to ensure the IPAA WA program reflects Dr Ruth Shean of Training and Workforce Managing Director of Atlas Iron, Mr David Flanagan. the contemporary issues facing public administration Development in Western Australia. In the 2015-16 financial year, the Chief Executive Officer, City of Dr Shayne Silcox PDSIG have continued to provide a valued contribution Melville to the development of the IPAA WA program. Director General, Department of Mr Cliff Weeks Aboriginal Affairs Institute of Public Administration Australia WA ANNUAL REPORT 2015/16 20 Awards
W. S. Lonnie Awards Judging Panel The Institute of Public Administration Australia WA Thank you to the 2016 W.S. Lonnie Judging Panel: (IPAA WA) welcomed special guest Her Excellency the Chair Honourable Kerry Sanderson AC, Governor of Western Australia, to the Hyatt Regency Perth on Friday 1st of Commenced April 2016, for the 31st annual W.S. Lonnie Awards Professor Christopher Doepel PSM presentation. Premier’s representative, the Honourable 2011 Executive Dean College of Business, Peter Katsambanis MLC, Member for North Metropolitan University of Notre Dame Region, opened proceedings as agencies from across agency’s work to maintain its information management Judges the public sector in WA gathered to acknowledge infrastructure and ensure employees have the relevant excellence and accountability in annual reporting. skills to capture and manage business information”, one Commenced panel of judges commented. IPAA WA President and WA’s Information Commissioner Hon. Cheryl Edwards 2013 Sven Bluemmel highlighted the significance of these This year’s Chartered Accountants Australia and New Strategic Project Advisor, Atlas Iron Ltd awards as he welcomed guests to the awards Zealand Chief Financial Officer of the Year Award went presentation. “Receiving a W.S. Lonnie Award is a high to Damon DeNooyer from the Insurance Commission Ms Sheryl Fewster accolade for public sector agencies as it demonstrates of Western Australia. Judges commented that “despite 2013 Director, Communications Directorate, their commitment to transparency, authenticity and operating in a very complex environment, Damon has Department of Health integrity in annual reporting. The production of a public personally identified and pursued a number of key sector agency annual report is a major team effort Dr Jim Rhoads strategic, innovation and leadership initiatives.” 2010 and I know that many CEOs see today’s event as an Director, Rhoads Bird & Associates opportunity to recognise and acknowledge the work of The primary vehicle for accountability in the Public their agency’s reporting team” he said. Sector has been and always will be the way public Mr Grant Robinson 2010 sector agencies report their performance to Parliament Partner, KPMG State Heritage Office was the big winner on the day, and the people of Western Australia. The Awards taking home four awards including two major awards were established in honour of Mr. William Scott Lonnie, - the coveted W.S. Lonnie Memorial Trophy and the Ms Leanne Abrams recognised for his long and distinguished career in 2016 Margaret McAleer Special Commendation Award, as the State public service, culminating in his final post Manager, KPMG well as the Public Sector Commission Award for Good as Under Secretary, Premier’s Department during the Governance and the Gold Category Award for agencies premiership of Sir Charles Court. with under 100 FTEs. The judging panel commended Thank you to our 2016 W. S. Lonnie Specialist the State Heritage Office’s report, commenting that Awards Sponsors: it “demonstrated a clear appreciation of how layout, style and graphics can serve to communicate critical information about performance management and achievement of KPIs. It was an outstanding report.”
Main Roads Western Australia were also successful on the day, taking home three of the specialist awards and the Bronze award for agencies with over 1000 FTEs for its annual report. “Main Roads Western Australia’s 2014- 15 annual report presents an excellent account of the
Institute of Public Administration Australia WA ANNUAL REPORT 2015/16 21 Major Award Winners Specialist Awards The WS Lonnie Memorial Trophy Office of the Auditor General Award for CPA Australia Award for Performance Reporting State Heritage Office Transparency and Accountability WorkCover WA Main Roads WA Margaret McAleer Special Commendation Public Sector Commission Award for Good Governance State Heritage Office Joint Award led by the Department of Commerce for State Heritage Office Occupational Safety, Health and Injury Management The Allan Skinner Trophy Department of Transport Department of Agriculture and Food AE Gaby VC Office of the Auditor General Memorial Award for Achievement of Objectives State Records Commission Award for Reporting The Margaret Nadebaum Trophy Excellence in Compliance Reporting Mental Health Commission Fremantle Port Authority Main Roads WA Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Ombudsman Western Australia Award for Award for Chief Financial Officer of the Year Complaints Handling Damon DeNooyer, Insurance Commission of WA Main Roads WA CATEGORY AWARDS CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 4 AWARD Under 100 FTEs 101-1000 FTEs Over 1000 FTEs Government Trading Enterprises
GOLD State Heritage Office Office of the Auditor General Department of Agriculture and Food Fremantle Port Authority
Western Australian Treasury Ombudsman Western Australia Landgate Department of Finance SILVER Corporation 2 Winners Commissioner for Children and Young Department of Fire and Emergency Zoological Parks Authority Water Corporation BRONZE People Services Main Roads WA
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Mr Terry Murphy Achievement Awards Judging Panel 2015 The Institute of Public Administration Australia WA (IPAA Thank you to the 2016 Achievement Awards Judging Director, Resolutions Consultancy WA) celebrated individual and organisational excellence Panels: Ms Maxine Murray FIPAA 2012 at its fifth annual Achievement Awards presentation CO-CHAIRS Chair, PerthALIVE; IPAA WA Life Member ceremony on Friday 24th June 2016 at the Hyatt Commenced Ms Michelle Reynolds Regency Perth. 2015 Mr Mal Wauchope Chief Executive Officer, WorkCover WA The Achievement Awards is the only awards system 2012 Commissioner, Public Sector Commission Ms Margaret Stockton in Western Australia to recognise both individual and 2012 Consultant; IPAA WA Life Member organisational achievements across all three tiers of Mr Sven Bluemmel government, the not-for-profit and tertiary education President, Institute of Public Administration Prof. Tarun Weeramanthri sectors. 2015 Australia – WA; 2013 Executive Director, Public Health and Clinical Information Commissioner, Office of the Services Division, Department of Health A total of 54 nominations were received this year (up Information Commissioner from 47 last year), 29 for the individual awards and 25 Thank you to our 2016 Achievement Awards for the organisational awards, with an overwhelming JUDGES Sponsors: and high calibre of nominations received for both the collaboration awards (Best Practice in Collaboration Commenced Between Government and Non-Government Mr Joe Calleja 2012 Organisations and Best Practice in Collaboration Across Chief Executive Officer, Richmond Wellbeing Government Agencies in the Same Jurisdiction). Ms Alison Gaines 2012 A total of 230 delegates attended the awards in 2016, General Manager Asia Pacific, Gerard-Daniels which is the same number that attended in 2015. Responding to the continual tightening of Government Ms Lyn Genoni agency budgets, IPAA WA continued the discounted 2012 Executive Director Strategic Policy, Department pricing introduced last year for table bookings, offering of Premier and Cabinet; IPAA WA Life Member a table booking of 10 for the price of 9. This initiative continued to prove popular, with 10 organisations taking Dr Yvonne Haigh 2012 up this offer. Lecturer, Murdoch University Mr Stuart Hicks AO 2014 Chairman, South West Development Commission Ms Jodie Holbrook Acting Executive Manager Planning and 2016 Community Development, Western Australian Local Government Association Ms Susan Hunt PSM 2012 Chief Executive Officer, Perth Zoo
Institute of Public Administration Australia WA ANNUAL REPORT 2015/16 23 Congratulations to the following 2016 Department of Fisheries Award Department of Health Award Achievement Award winners: Policy Practitioner of the Year Best Practice in Health and Wellbeing Mr Ben Whitehouse Department of Fire and Emergency Services IPAA WA Patrons Award Director Out of Home Care Reform, Department for The Peer Support Program - Prepare to Care Ms Sharyn O’Neill Child Protection and Family Support Director General, Department of Education Award for Best Practice in Collaboration Across Information Technology Practitioner of the Year Government Agencies in the Same Jurisdiction Murdoch University Award Mr Martin Jackson Department of the Attorney General Leader of the Year State or Federal Government A/Director, Strategic Business Development, Department Sunday Courts Mr Graeme Gammie of the Attorney General Executive Director, Department of the State Heritage Award for Best Practice in Collaboration Between Office Department of Finance Award Government and Non-Government Organisations Finance Practitioner of the Year (two winners) Leader of the Year Working within a Division / Team / Ms Carolyn Gibbon Organisation Financial Reporting Manager, Department of Agriculture Disability Services Commission Mr Malcolm Robb and Food, Western Australia Changing Places WA Branch Manager Water Science, Department of Water Randstad Award South West Metropolitan Partnership Forum Hyatt Regency Perth Award Human Resource Management Practitioner of the Year Leader of the Year Not-for-Profit Sector Mr Damien Miles Mr Chris Hall Director, Human Resources, Pilbara Ports Authority Chief Executive Officer, MercyCare Best Practice in Corporate Social Values Corruption and Crime Commission Award Department for Child Protection and Family Leader of the Year Local Government Support Mrs Joanne Trezona White Ribbon Workplace Accreditation 6 Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Broomehill-Tambellup Business News Award Public Sector Commission Award Innovation in the Not-for-Profit Sector Young Leader of the Year South West Metropolitan Partnership Forum Mr Petro Scafidas A/Principal Project Officer, Department of Mines and Petroleum
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Public Service Training Top 5 Performing Public Courses Facilitators Our Public Service Training program continues to deliver Thank you to our facilitators and partners who have relevant, skills-based training for the public sector. continued to support the Public Service Training COURSE # DELIVERED ATTENDANCE Program: This year saw an increase in the number of public training workshops delivered, with a total of 102 public Writing Skills for Susan Barrera 6 55 workshops delivered to 999 delegates, up from 906 the Government Greg Bayne previous year. Alistair Box Writing Policy 5 54 Carina Calzoni IPAA WA planned a total of 167 courses, up from last Documents Professor Rick Cummings year’s 138. Introduction to Vivian Garde 5 52 In 2015/2016 we continued to receive support from Policy Work Alison Gaines State Plus, to utilise their boardroom for training Getting Started Dr Alan Hancock purposes. This has helped to assist in delivering courses in Project 4 46 Professor Phil Hancock in the Perth CBD and we are very appreciative of the Management John Harman partnership between IPAA WA and Stateplus. Mark Kelly Policy Evaluation 5 45 Overall we delivered: Susan Kurtjak • 102 courses, from our suite of 41 public training Joel Levin courses to 999 delegates What is the main reason for not attending a training Gloria McQuillan • 3 new courses course? Nous Group Kath Polglase The courses did not match my needs 45% New courses for 2015/2016 Dr Jim Rhoads Cost 31% • Excellence in Annual Reporting Jan Rodgers Time away from work / too busy 18% • Speed Reading The location of courses was not convenient 8% Jan Saggers • Developing Good Communication Skills in the I was unaware of the courses 6% Dr Kim Schofield Workplace Karen Schwenke Jan Stuart Would you consider attending a training course located Hannah van Didden outside of the CBD?
Yes, North of the CBD 39%
Yes, East of the CBD 10%
Yes, South of the CBD 33%
No, I would only consider attending 18% in the CBD
The above results were taken from our annual survey.
Institute of Public Administration Australia WA ANNUAL REPORT 2015/16 25 In-Agency Program • Independent Market Operator • Insurance Commission of WA In 2015/16 we delivered 121 programs for 33 organisations. Compared with the previous year this is • Legal Practice Board of WA a 146% increase on the number of programs delivered • Main Roads WA and a 22% increase in the number of organisations we • National Disability Insurance Agency delivered them for. • Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for Western Australia New Business Development Role and Training • Polytechnic West Resources • Shire of Denmark In late 2015 we developed a new focused business • State Solicitors Office development role. This investment was made to increase • WA Police awareness of our services and the benefits in Corporate • WorkCover WA Membership. The increased resources has allowed us Agencies that used our in-agency services to extend our in-agency service to more agencies and included: larger programs. • Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency • BreastScreen WA Some of the in-agency programs delivered • Catholic Education that were not in our Public Service Training program included: • Charles Darwin University • City of Rockingham • Facilitation of Strategic and Operational Planning • City of Vincent Session • Department of Commerce • Accountable and Ethical Decision Making • Department of Education Services • SMART Goals • Department of Education • Performance Review Training • Department of Environment Regulation • Coaching • Department of Finance • Creating Future Leaders • Department of Fire and Emergency Services • Good Decision Making for Boards • Department of Immigration and Border Protection • Mentoring Program • Department of Lands • Individual and small group coaching • Department of Local Government and Communities • Department of Mines & Petroleum • Department of Parks and Wildlife • Department of Regional Development • Department of Sport and Recreation • Department of State Development • Department of the Attorney General • Disability Services Commission
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2015/16 Public Service Training Courses Career Presenting to Influence and Persuade Leadership & Management Course Stage with Confidence N S Business & Finance Supporting High Level Committees Building a Culture of Accountability M L and Boards S M L Budget Process, Cycle and Building and Leading High Preparation N S M NEW! Speed Reading N S M L Performance Teams M L NEW! Excellence in Annual Reporting N S M Writing an Effective Business Case N S M L Change Management for Team Leaders S M L Financial Statements in the Public Writing Ministerial Letters and Sector N Briefings N Coaching Style of Leadership S M L
Communication Skills Writing Skills for Government N Conflict Management S M L Administration Skills: Supporting Writing with Style: The Power of Plain Hard Conversations: Effective N S N S M L Committees and Boards English Feedback in Performance S M L Management Advanced Writing Skills S M L Community & Stakeholder Engagement Influencing Without the Power Card S M L Brushing Up On Your Grammar and Embedding Engagement S M L Punctuation N S Leadership: What Every New and Engaging Your Stakeholders and the Experienced Manager Needs to Know S M L NEW! Developing Good N S M L Community Mental Health in the Workplace Communication Skills in the N S S M L Workplace Understanding Community and Stakeholder Outrage S M L Strategic Planning S M L Developing Resilience N S M L Government & Policy Monitoring & Evaluation Honing Editing and Proofreading Skills For Government N S Introduction to Policy Work N Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation N S M L Executive Writing Skills N S M Policy Evaluation S M L Introduction to Program Logic S M L Facilitation Tools and Techniques N S M L Writing Policy Documents N Project Management Grammar and Punctuation Essentials N S Human Resources Getting Started in Project How to Develop Good Report Writing Management N S Getting The Application Right S M L Skills N S M Managing The Recruitment New Recruits / Graduates N Relationship S M L Supervisors S Managers M Leadership L
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Treasurer’s Financial Report EXPENSES Council advises members that the financial outcome for the 2015-16 financial year is a Total expenses in 2015-16 decreased by $584,929 or 32.0% from the previous year surplus of $225,283. This is primarily because of growth in professional development for the following reasons: training provided by IPAA WA to the WA public sector and the impacts of various cost • ‘Once-only’ expenses from the 2014-15 IPAA National Conference held in Perth. reductions. The graph below shows the relationship between total income against • Professional Development expenses increased by $43,134 or 6.1% mainly as a expenses since 2009-10. result of operating more professional development courses and events and higher costs associated with this operation.
$2,500,000 • Office Rent expenses on premisesdecreased by $40,203 or 58.3% mainly due to a “make good” payment made the previous year as per the previous lease. $2,000,000 • Employment expenses increased by $40,338 or 14.3%, mainly as a result of a
$1,500,000 workforce restructure of the office and the creation of a new position. • Journal and capitation fees decreased by $10,706 or 27.9% mainly as a result of $1,000,000 IPAA ACT ceasing the production of the Public Administration Today magazine.
$500,000 • Merchant fees decreased by $5,828 or 38.2%.
$- After adjusting for the 2014-15 IPAA National Conference, total expenses in 2015-16 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 increased by $36,572 or 3.0%. Total Income Total Expense BALANCE SHEET INCOME Total equity in the organization has increased by $225,283 or 18.2% from $685,253 Total income in 2015-16 decreased by $666,685 or 31.2% from the previous year for to $910,536 mainly as a result of the surplus generated this financial year. the following reasons: • ‘Once-only’ income from the 2014-15 IPAA National Conference held in Perth. • Total Assets increased by $158,889 or 12.0% mainly as a result of increased • Professional Development income increased by $125,362 or 13.3%. cash and cash equivalents and higher trade and other receivables held at year- • Sponsorship income increased by $7,500 or 15.4%. end. • Total Liabilities decreased by $66,394 or 10.5%. Membership subscriptions decreased by $21,956 or 9.0% mainly as a result of a decrease in corporate and individual membership. Once again, Council is appreciative of the efforts of the CEO and staff in maintaining • WS Lonnie Awards income increased by $6,728 or 19.0% mainly as a result of due diligence on the financial accountability of the organization in a tight fiscal increased participation of the event by the WA public sector. environment. • Other income decreased by $7,937 or 24.7% mainly due to a decrease in miscellaneous income related to the previous year’s National Conference.
After adjusting for the 2014-15 IPAA National Conference, total income in 2015-16 increased by $111,187 or 8.5%. Alan L W Abraham BBus CPA TREASURER
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Statement by Members of the Council
The Council has determined that the association is not a reporting entity and that this special purpose financial report should be prepared in accordance with the accounting policies outlined in Note 1 to the financial statements.
In the opinion of the Council as set in the accompanying financial report;
1. Presents a true and fair view of the financial position of the Institute of Public Administration Australia Western Australian Division Inc as at 30 June 2016 and its performance for the year ended on that date. 2. At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Institute of Public Administration Australia Western Australian Division Inc will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.
This statement is signed for and on behalf of the Council by:
President: Sven Bluemmel
Treasurer: Alan Abraham
Dated 7th day of October 2016
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Report on the Financial Report Opinion We have audited the accompanying financial report of Institute of Public Administration In our opinion, the financial report of Institute of Public Administration Australia WA Australia WA Division, including the balance sheet, income statement and associated Division presents fairly in all material respects the financial position as at 30 June 2016, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory and its financial performance for the year then ended in accordance with Australian information, for the year ended 30 June 2016. Accounting Standards and relevant reporting framework.
Governing Body’s Responsibility for the Financial Report Signature of approved auditor The Council of the Institute of Public Administration Australia WA Division is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and relevant reporting framework, and for such internal control as the governing body determines is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Mr Arthur John Griffiths FCPA CPA Australia Registration 480012 Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. Date: 03/08/2016 We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error.
In making those risks assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Management council as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
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Income and Expenditure Statement for the Year Ended 30 June 2016
Note 2016 2015 Note 2016 2015 $ $ $ $
Income Sundry Equipment 8,257 - Members Subscription 221,849 243,805 Office Relocation - 6,536 Professional Development 1,066,075 940,713 Salaries 271,871 237,539 WS Lonnie Awards 39,305 33,027 Staff Amenities & Training 2,603 1,280 Sponsorship 56,000 48,500 Subscriptions - - Achievement Awards 29,295 27,445 Superannuation Contribution 49,675 43,669 Other Income 24,234 32,171 Telephone 2,247 2,058 2014 Conference 31,135 688,917 Marketing, Promotion & Advertising 1,431 1,811 2014 Conference Management Fee - 120,000 Other Expenses 2,270 1,880 1,467,893 2,134,578 IT Expenses 21,814 21,551 Less Direct Expenses National Conference 592 - Membership Subscription 33,494 32,190 Development of Course Material 6,760 9,920 Professional Development 745,335 702,201 Miscellaneous Expenses 12,000 - National Conference Expenses - 621,501 2 426,647 417,979 Journals and Capitation Fees 27,695 38,401 Merchant Fees 9,439 15,267 Net Surplus (Deficit) for Year 225,283 307,039 2 815,963 1,409,560 Accumulated Surplus at the beginning of the 685,253 378,213 year Gross Income from Business Activity 651,930 725,018 Accumulated Surplus at the end of the 910,536 685,253 Other Expenses year Auditor’s Remuneration 3,000 4,000 Bank Charges 409 831 Depreciation - - Insurance Cost 5,029 4,487 Office Expenses 6,673 8,081 Printing & Stationary 3,217 5,333 Rent 28,799 69,002
Institute of Public Administration Australia WA ANNUAL REPORT 2015/16 31 Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2016 Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year ended 30 June 2016
Note 2016 2015 $ $ 1. Statement of Significant Accounting Policies The financial Statements are special purpose financial statements prepared in order to Current Asset satisfy the financial reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act (WA). The Cash and Cash Equivalents 3 1,276,679 1,057,588 committee has determined that the association is not a reporting entity. Trade and Other Receivables 4 202,055 262,257 The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on Total Current Assets 1,478,734 1,319,845 historic costs and do not take into account changing money values or, except where specifically stated, current valuations of non-current assets. The following material Non-Current Assets accounting policies, which are consistent with the previous period unless stated otherwise, have been adopted in the preparation of the financial statements. Cash and Cash Equivalents 5 - - Property, Plant and Equipment 6 - - (a) Cash and Cash Equivalents Total Non-Current Assets - - Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original materials of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowing in current Total Assets 1,478,734 1,319,845 liabilities on the balance sheet.
Current Liabilities (b) Provisions Trade and Other Payables 7 327,097 466,413 Provisions are recognised when the association has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which is probable that an outflow of economic benefits Short-Term Financial Liabilities 8 201,740 134,157 will result and that outflow can be reliably measured. Provisions are measured using Provisions 9 39,361 34,022 the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation at the end of the reporting period. Total Current Liabilities 568,198 634,592 (c) Employee Benefits Total Liabilities 568,198 634,592 Provision is made for the association’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to the end of the reporting period. Employee benefits have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled. Net Assets 910,536 685,253 (d) Property, Plant and Equipment Equity Leasehold improvements and office equipment are carried at cost less, where Retained Surplus 910,536 685,253 applicable, any accumulated depreciation. The depreciable amount of all fixed assets are depreciated over the useful lives of the assets to the association commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Total Equity 910,536 685,253 Leasehold improvements are amortised over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements.
Institute of Public Administration Australia WA ANNUAL REPORT 2015/16 32 Financial Report
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year ended 30 June 2016
(e) Trade and Other Receivables 2016 2015 Trade receivables are recognised initially at the transaction price (i.e. cost) $ $ and are subsequently measured at cost less provision for impairment. Receivables expected to be collected within 12 months of the end of the 2. Expenses reporting period are classified as current assets. All other receivables are COGS 1,137,508 1,409,560 classified as non-current assets. Employee Benefits Expense - At the end of each reporting period, the carrying amount of trade and other receivables are reviewed to determine whether there is any objective Depreciation and Amortisation - - evidence that the amounts are not recoverable. If so, an impairment loss is Bank Charges 409 831 recognised immediately in the income and expenditure statement. Insurance Cost 5,029 4,487 Printing & Stationery 3,218 5,333 (f) Revenue and Other Income Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or Rent 28,799 69,002 receivable after taking into account any trade discounts and volume rebates Sundry Equipment 8,257 - allowed. For this purpose, deferred consideration is not discounted to Office Relocation - - present values when recognising revenue. Telephone 2,247 2,058 Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest method, which for Other Expenses 2,270 1,880 floating rate financial assets is the rate inherent in the instrument. Revenue from the provision of membership subscription is recognised over Auditor’s Remuneration 3,000 4,000 the financial year. Office Expenses 6,673 8,081 Revenue from the rendering of a service is recognised upon the delivery of Subscriptions - - the service to the customer. Development of Course Material 6,760 9,920 All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST). Staff Amenities & Training 2,603 1,280 (g) Trade and other Payables Marketing, Promotion & Advertising 1,431 1,811 Trade and other payables represent the liabilities at the end of the reporting IT Expenses 21,814 21,551 period for goods and services received by the association that remain National Conference Expenses 592 - unpaid. Trade payables are recognised at their transaction price. Trade Payables are obligations on the basis of normal credit terms. Miscellaneous Expenses 12,000 - 1,242,610 1,827,539 (h) Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of 3. Cash and Cash Equivalents - Current GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from Cash on Hand 500 500 the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount Term Deposit at Bank NAB 401,525 391,546 of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included with other Cash at Bank NAB 345,050 345,125 receivables or payables in the statement of financial position. PFA Account at Bank NAB 529,604 320,417 1,276,679 1,057,588
Institute of Public Administration Australia WA ANNUAL REPORT 2015/16 33 Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year ended 30 June 2016
2016 2015 2016 2015 $ $ $ $
4. Trade and Other Receivables 7. Trade and Other Payables Current Current Accounts Receivables Events Pro 26,273 17,988 Sundry Creditors 10,060 24,536 Prepaid Deposit/Expenses 2,000 15,818 Accounts Payable 76,558 91,779 Debtors 173,782 228,451 Payroll Liabilities 14,282 23,423 202,055 262,257 GST Liabilities 24,052 43,869 Revenue Received in Advance of Event 202,145 282,806 5. Cash and Cash Equivalents – Non current 327,097 466,413 Bank Guarantee Deposit with NAB - - Deposit paid - - 8. Financial Liabilities Prepaid Expense - - ED VISA 892 883 - - Superannuation Payable 13,309 9,812 Membership Income in Advance 187,539 123,462 6. Property, Plant and Equipment 201,740 134,157 Plant and Equipment Plant and Equipment 202,376 202,376 9. Provisions Less Accumulated Depreciation & Impairment 202,376 202,376 Current 29,361 28,022 - - Employee Leave Entitlements 10,000 6,000 Furniture & Fittings 15,747 15,747 Provision for Old Expenses 39,361 34,022 Less Accumulated Depreciation & Impairment 15,747 15,747 - - Total Property, Plant and Equipment - -
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