7th Annual Public Sector Executive Assistant Congress
Be inspired, enabled and empowered in your career
16-17 November 2022, Canberra and Online
The 7th Annual Public Sector Executive Assistant Congress comes at a transformative moment for every Australian Government organisation, with unprecedented opportunities for administrative professionals.
Executive Assistants continue to face new challenges and additional responsibilities, with the fast-paced transformation of working arrangements, leadership, and career mobility. These kinds of challenges can just as easily become opportunities, and Australia’s best EAs are already leveraging their skills to energise their professional lives.
This programme has been specially designed to equip all EAs, both new and senior, with practical skills and inspiring insights from thought-leaders and administrative professionals across the country, providing you with the tools required to take your public sector career to the next level!
Australia’s premiere EAs, senior executives, and seasoned experts will provide crucial support as you race towards your next life-changing milestone, with sessions including:
- Succeeding as a modern EA in a rapidly changing public sector
- Collaborating strategically with multiple stakeholders
- Standing out as an exceptional EA, with advice from leading senior executives
- Communicating effectively and constructively in every professional scenario
- Utilising new technology to power-up your workflow and performance
- Thriving in a particularly difficult time for mental wellbeing
- Exploring the many avenues for professional EAs – business partner, project manager, senior EA, or something else!
Senior executive insights from:
Carol Cote, Assistant Secretary Finance, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts
Cameron Gifford, Chief Operating Officer, Attorney-General’s Department
Tony Castley, Chief Information Officer/Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts
Craig Ritchie, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Institute of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander Studies
Stephen Alexander, GM National Security and Space, Business Solutions Group, Bureau of Meteorology
Meet our expert speaking panel:
Tracy Caine, Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer, Australian Institute of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander Studies
Leanne Geach, Executive Assistant to the First Assistant Secretary, Southeast Asia Regional Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Mary-Elizabeth Denmark, Executive Assistant to the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Macquarie University
Jillian Gilmartin, Executive Assistant to First Assistant Secretary, Service Delivery, Department of Defence
Alyssa Broomby, EA to the Head of Taskforce, Simplified Trade System Implementation, Australian Trade and Investment Commission
Shannon Edwards, Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer, Attorney-General’s Department
Jenny Whitehouse, Executive Assistant to Chief Financial Officer and Head of Risk and Compliance, Reserve Bank of Australia
Casey-Marie De Veau, Executive Assistant to FAS Children and Families Division, Attorney-General’s Department
Sharna Lawler, Executive Assistant to Director Health Intelligence Unit, Western NSW Local Health District
Chantel Gleeson-Abdilla, Executive Assistant to the Chief Information Officer, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts
Tracy Coutts, Executive Assistant, Australian Climate Service
Natalie Apostoloska, Executive Assistant to the Chief Digital Officer, Australian Digital Health Agency
Kathleen Harvey, Executive Assistant, Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Ruby Lambert, Executive Assistant to the General Managers, Business Solutions Group, Bureau of Meteorology
Catherine Allen, Governance Officer, Department of Defence
Chris Huet, Director and Lead Coach, Understood Consulting Services
Brendon Le Lievre, Founder and Lead Coach, Hare Consulting
Carly Hartas, Founder and Director, Country to Coast EA
Karina Dugard, Senior Coach and Facilitator, Exhale People
Madeline Bonfini, Director, RD Consulting
Kim Vella, Founder and Chief Coach, Kim Vella Coaching
Megan Ross, Director, Blend Studio
Click here for the draft agenda and show the world your incredible skills!
Some of the outstanding feedback we received from our previous events:
“It was so empowering and motivating. I had heard good things about the conference, but it was even better than my expectations. Truly valuable tips and advice that I can’t wait to take back to the office. Highly recommend every EA attend this conference. I wish I had these tips earlier in my EA career.”
– Cassie Gibson, EA, Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU
“I am empowered, enthusiastic and engaged! Seriously a great conference, Everyone has said it was the best ever and not like any other they have attended. I am excited to take back to work what I have learnt and look forward to the next congress.”
– Penny Hughes, Executive Assistant, Department of Defence
It was filled with tips and ideas to improve my effectiveness in my role and as an asset in the organisation I work with. I think I will be a better EA to my executive due to my attendance at this conference.”
– Diana Plenderleith, Executive Assistant, Court Services VIC
“It was a fantastic chance to network and meet up with so many other EA’s in similar roles, get great advice and share problems. The content of the presenters was excellent and very relevant to the audience.”
– Hazel Neville, Executive Assistant, Campbelltown City Council
This professional development opportunity is too good to be missed. Our 2021 Public Sector EA Congress sold out! Click here to Register now to secure your seat:
Email: register@intrepidminds.com.au
Call: +61 2 9279 2608
Don’t miss out on our outstanding post conference workshops
Preparing complex documents as an EA in the public sector
Toolkit of the Modern EA: how to be the strategic partner your executive is looking for, without losing the work/life balance you crave