Realm Hotel, Canberra – 2-3 August 2017
Conference day one – Wednesday 2 August
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08.30 | Registration |
09.00 | Opening remarks from the chair |
09.10 |
Keynote address: The valuable role executive assistants are playing to support the Australian government |
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Admiral Chris Barrie, Former Chief of the Defence Force, Australian Defence Force;Adjunct Professor, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University
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09.55 |
Relationship dynamics – A collaborative mindset |
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Sue Miller, Executive Assistant to CEO & Mayor, Mount Barker District Council |
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10.50 | Morning Tea |
11.10 |
Dealing with competing priorities and changing demands |
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Elizabeth Butler, Executive Assistant to Secretary, Department of Health | |
11.55 |
Panel discussion: Positioning yourself to maximise influence in the organisation |
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Georgina McIntyre, Executive Assistant to A/g First Assistant Secretary, Department of Parliamentary Services Casey-Marie De Veau, Executive Assistant to Assistant Secretary, Transnational Crime Branch, Attorney-General’s Department Christine Sullivan, Executive Assistant to the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman Catherine Allen, Executive Assistant to the General Manager, Clean Energy Regulator Nicki Brigandi, Executive Assistant to Executive Director Science and Director State Research Coordination, Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources SA Jessica Backhouse, Executive Assistant to Chief Defence Scientist, Department of Defence |
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12.40 | Lunch |
13.40 |
Implementing communication strategies to boost engagement |
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Ursula Kohler, Managing Director, Capital EA |
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14.25 |
Strategies for purpose, mindfulness, and resilience |
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Roslyn Williams, Senior Consultant IECL; Associate, MGSM |
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15.00 |
Afternoon Tea |
15.40 |
Panel discussion: Transitioning your career path |
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Linda Viskovic, Executive Assistant to Deputy Secretary, Department of Planning and Environment NSW Noela Burton, Executive Assistant to Vice-Chancellor and President, University of the Sunshine Coast Sylvia Tobler, Stakeholder Liaison Officer, Department of Education and Training Ellen Scott, Policy Officer, Early Learning Team, Department of Education and Training |
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16.20 |
Networking: how to make genuine and useful connections without feeling intimidated or overwhelmed |
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Zoë Routh, Leadership Speaker, Trainer and Adventurist, Author of COMPOSURE and MOMENTS |
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17.00 | Networking drinks reception – take advantage of this exciting opportunity to put your newly learned networking skills to practice |
Conference day two – Thursday 3 August 2017 |
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9.00 | Opening remarks from the chair |
09.10 |
Navigating diverse personalities and thinking styles in the workplace |
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Abby Rees, Executive Coach and Director, PUNK PD |
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09.55 |
Panel discussion: Mentor and mentee – effective mentoring and coaching |
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Leanne Cotton, Executive Assistant to First Assistant Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Nicole Hoffman, Executive Assistant to First Assistant Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Linda Viskovic, Executive Assistant to Deputy Secretary, Department of Planning and Environment NSW Grace Lamey, Talent Manager, Pacific Talent Partners |
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10.40 | Morning Tea |
11.10 |
Unleash the power of Outlook to be more productive |
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Mario Halouvas, National Learning & Development Manager, Priority Management Australia |
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12.10 |
Interactive roundtables for personal growth and development |
These inspiring roundtable discussion will enable you to discuss and exchange ideas with other fellow EAs from different government departments. Make a difference from today on:
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12.55 | Lunch |
14.00 |
Keeping on top of technological developments to facilitate quality work |
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Ian McKenzie, A/g First Assistant Secretary, Information Services Division, Department of Parliamentary Services |
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14.45 |
Panel discussion: From executives’ perspective – Building mutual respect and strategic partnerships with executive assistants |
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Ross Hawkins, Chief of Staff to the Secretary, Department of Health Kylie Perrin, Assistant Secretary, Department of Health Ian McKenzie, A/g First Assistant Secretary, Information Services Division, Department of Parliamentary Services Chris Collett, Assistant Secretary, Transnational Crime Branch, Attorney-General’s Department |
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15.30 |
Closing remarks from the chair and end of confernce |