IMPORTANT NOTICE: An automated email upon clicking the link below is not an automatic enrolment to the course. Enrolment is not confirmed until all booking requirements are completed. Please see “how to enrol” below.
Overview
The Foundations of Public Sector Governance course assists public sector employees to understand the context within which they operate. This context is constrained by political, institutional, and legislative processes and conventions that are fundamental to good governance.
Developing your understanding of the context and influence of government environments; the requirements of public sector governance; and your role as a NTPS employee will increase your capacity and effectiveness to best deliver public value.
Who should attend this course?
All NTPS employees. This program builds a foundation of understanding of the context of government within which public sector employees operate
Topic Covered
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Systems of Government fundamentals
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The public service in Australia
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NT Government fundamentals
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Structure of Northern Territory Public Sector
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Interactions within NT Government
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The Northern Territory Public Service (NTPS)
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NT governance in Government
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Whole of Government perspective
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NTPS professional practice
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Machinery of Government – cycles and processes
Learning Outcomes
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Understand the role of Australian political institutions and their impact on the role of the public sector
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Analyse frameworks established to ensure government is responsive, responsible and accountable when delivering a service
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Understand the governance framework that underpins the NTPS (including accountability reporting mechanisms)
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Understand the working relationships between the public sector, Ministers, Members of Parliament (Parliament in Context)
Prerequisite
Please bring a copy of your Role Description
CF level Alignment
CF level 1-10+
Middle Manager Development Framework Alignment
Managing the Business
Provider
Strategic Workforce Planning and Development, Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment
Course Duration and Delivery Mode
Duration of course is 3 days and will be conducted face-to-face.
Course Cost
$1350
How to Enrol
Please note that enrolling into this course will not secure a spot on an upcoming training session. To book in for a session, first enrol here then select an available session under the 'Bookings' tab.
Self-enrol
Use the 'Enrol me' button located at the bottom of this page. If you cannot see the 'Enrol me' button at the bottom of this page, please CLICK HERE and re-check for the 'Enrol me' button at the bottom of this page. Clicking on the 'Enrol me' button will enrol you in the course and take you to the course homepage. Then you will be able to sign-up to a training session.
NTG Staff – login with your NTG LAN details. These are the same details you use to log onto your work computer.
Non-NTG Staff – login with your MyLearning account details or apply for a MyLearning account using the Application form for non-departmental staff.
Course Contact
Strategic Workforce Planning & Development
Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment