Work with Purpose: A podcast about the Australian Public Sector

The priority and pressure of dealing with the COVID 19 pandemic is forging stronger relationships not only in the Australian public service but between Government, Industry and peak bodies.In our second episode of Work with Purpose, David Pembroke sits down with Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment Andrew Metcalfe AO.Andrew began his career in the Australian Public Service way back in 1980 when he joined the as an administrative trainee. In a distinguished career of public service both in Australia and overseas Andrew has served in key portfolios including Immigration, ethnic affairs, Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.He served as Chief of Staff to a Federal Minister and adviser to the former Prime Minister John Howard on international affairs, national security and machinery of government issues.In this wide ranging conversation, Andrew speaks of his love of Italy, the importance of staying rested and fresh, collaboration with Industry and the inspiration he gets every day from working with his fellow public servants on this major crisis.Discussed in the episode:• The transition from the Bushfire Crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic• Andrew’s department priorities• The importance of relationships• What Andrew’s department is doing to ensure economic stability through international trading• Contrasts between past and the current crisis• Inspiring action versus fear of failure• IPAA’s Young Leaders questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Covid 19 pandemic is forcing the Australian Public Service to move quickly in support of the Australian government agenda. In our first episode of Work with Purpose contentgroup founder and CEO David Pembroke sits down with Peter Woolcott AO and Katherine Jones. Peter is the current Australian Public Service Commissioner. Having a highly distinguished career prior to this role, serving as Australia’s High Commissioner to New Zealand (2016–2017), Ambassador for the Environment (2014–16), Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva and Ambassador for Disarmament (2010–2014), Ambassador for People Smuggling Issues (2009), and Ambassador to Italy (2004–2007). Most recently he served as Chief of Staff to the former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Katherine is the Deputy Secretary of Business Services at the Department of Finance since October 2017. Prior to commencing this role Katherine leads corporate and ICT services in the Department where her responsibities are for the provision of facilities and onlines services for Ministers Members of Parliament and across government as well as business services for government departments through the Service Delivery Office. Katherine is also the Chair of the Whole of Government Chief Operating Officer committee that was set up to deliver the Australian Government’s reform of the Public service following the recent Thodey review.   Discussed in this episode: When COVID-19 was first on their radar Where their focus has been the last month Managing personal experiences whilst delivering and working from home The secretaries board being a key communication system  Issues APSC are dealing with during this time How this pandemic is driving reforms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.