Hear practical advice from:

Learn how to:

Peter BridgmanDirectorDecisive Consultants Pty Ltd

Blair ComelyDeputy SecretaryDept of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency

Paul DworjanynAssistant Secretary, Budget CoordinationBudget GroupDept of Finance and Deregulation

Alison McClellandExecutive Director, Strategic Policy, Research and ForecastingDept of Planning and Community Development, VIC

Hear presentations from:Kerry Smith Assistant Secretary, Water Policy BranchDepartment of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities

Penny Croser Head of Policy and Business ServicesVictorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority

Dr George Argyrous Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences and International StudiesThe University of New South Wales Adjunct Faculty Australia and New Zealand School of Government

Martin Graham General Manager, External Relations PolicyDepartment of Education and Training, NSW

Professor Scott Prasser Executive Director, Public Policy InstituteAustralian Catholic University

Dr Trish Mercer Consultant and Former Group Manager Research, Analysis and EvaluationDepartment of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations

Cathy Taylor Executive Director, Policy and PerformanceChild Safety, Youth and FamiliesDepartment of Communities, QLD

Ian Goss General Manager, Business Development & Strategy GroupIP Australia

Associate Professor Geoffrey Hawker Deputy Head of Modern History, Politics and International RelationsMacquarie University

Associate Professor Jo Baulderstone Director, Flinders Institute of Public PolicyFlinders University

Jacki Steel Manager Regional Futures Growth Management QueenslandDepartment of Infrastructure and Planning, QLD

Martina Nightingale, Managing DirectorClear Message Network

Senior Representative Indigenous Policy BranchDepartment of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

Balance good policy process with political realities

Effectively gather and utilise evidence

Write effective briefings and give Ministers what they want

Conduct successful consultations

Develop implementable policy

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Workshop A Effectively managing your Policy Officer role

Workshop BDeveloping implementable policy

Pre & Post Conference Workshops

Policy Officers ConferenceA practical guide to becoming more effective in your role

23rd & 24th February 2011, National Convention Centre, Canberra

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increase your effectiveness and ensure the development of robust, sustainable policy

Australia’s policy problems are becoming increasingly complex

and as a result, we need to boost policy capability.Policy Officers, and those in similar roles make up the bulk of our policy professionals, consequently, it is crucial that they are as effective as possible in their roles.

To survive and thrive, Policy Officers need to have an excellent grasp of their role, of the processes demanded by government and the parliament, and be able to develop high quality policies, built on evidence that will deliver desired outcomes. The Policy Officers Conference has been designed with this in mind.

With topics selected by Policy Officers from federal and state government departments and presentations coming from experienced policy practitioners and experts in this space, this conference will leave those in attendance better placed to effectively manage their role and ultimately develop more successful and sustainable policy.

If you’re a Policy Officer (or equivalent) and you want to become more effective in your role then this conference is a must for you.

Delegates will learn how to:

• Effectively manage the various aspects of the policy development process

• Balance good policy process with political realities

• Write effective briefs

• Develop policy that will survive the roll out

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Who shouldattend?

Policy Analyst

Policy Officer

Policy Adivsor

Branch Manager Policy

Group Manager

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Policy Managers/ Directors

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it’s as easy and as cheap as possible.Only one discount can be used per booking.

This conference is designed for Federal, State and Local government representatives in the role of:

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Day oneWednesday 23rd February, 2011

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8.30 Registration, coffee & networking

9.00 Welcome remarks from the Chair

From theory to practice

9:15 Applying the policy cycle in the real word

• A recap of the policy cycle • How the policy cycle fares in the current context –

strengths and weaknesses • Lessons for Policy Officers on how to balance the day-to-

day demands of the role, and the political context, with the theoretical basis of the policy cycle

Alison McClelland Executive Director, Strategic Policy, Research and

Forecasting Department of Planning and Community Development,

VIC

Effective evidence-based policy development

10.00 Evidence-based policy development – from theory to practice

• The benefits and limitations of evidence • Building partnerships with researchers to ensure the

effective translation of research into policy • Advice on effective analysis – sorting the wheat from the

chaff

Dr George Argyrous Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences and International Studies

The University of New South Wales Adjunct Faculty Australia and New Zealand School of Government

10:45 Morning tea & networking

11:15 A practitioner’s guide to evidence-based policy development

• Benefits and challenges of an evidence-based approach to policy development

• Building productive relationships with researchers and academics – ensuring you’re ‘on the same page’ and ‘speak the same language’

• Effectively utilising research • Balancing the need for evidence and good policy process

within the political realities of your role

Blair Comely Deputy Secretary

Department of Climate Change & Energy Efficiency

Overcoming challenges

12:00 Advice on becoming more effective in your Policy Officer role

• Explore the skills required to be an effective policy officer • Advice on overcoming common challenges

Cathy Taylor Executive Director, Policy and Performance, Child Safety, Youth and Families

Department of Communities QLD

12:45 Networking lunch

1:45 Achieving a balance between good policy & good politics

Professor Scott Prasser will provide an interactive session using key concepts and case studies to engage discussion

Professor Scott Prasser Executive Director, Public Policy Institute

Australian Catholic University

Evaluation – an integral part of decision making

2:30 Understanding evaluation

• Why evaluation should be an integral part of decision making and not just an after thought

• Understanding the evaluation process • Accessing evaluation evidence and assessing its validity

Associate Professor Jo Baulderstone Director, Flinders Institute of Public Policy

Flinders University

3:15 Afternoon tea & networking

Conducting effective consultations

3:45 Conducting effective consultations with stakeholders for sustainable policy

• Identifying your stakeholders • Determining the most appropriate time for consultations • Selecting the most accurate method of consultation

Jacki Steel Manager Regional Futures Growth Management Queensland

Department of Infrastructure and Planning, QLD

4:30 Consultation for policy success

• Knowing your stakeholders • Consulting with them effectively • Case studies

Ian Goss General Manager, Business Development and Strategy Group

IP Australia

5:15 Closing remarks from the chair & close of day one

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Day TwoThursday 24th February, 2011

Early booking discounts apply – the earlier you book the more $$$ you save

8.30 Registration, networking and coffee

9.00 Chairs opening remarks & recap of Day One

Informing your policy writing

9:15 Understanding the budget process

• A recap of how the budget process works • What Policy Officers need to know about the budget

process

Paul Dworjanyn Assistant Secretary, Budget Coordination, Budget Group

Department of Finance and Deregulation

10:00 What Ministers want

• What constitutes quality policy advice for Ministers – findings from research

• What Ministers regard as value-added briefings to support decision making

• Tools and techniques to improve briefings and evaluate effectiveness

Trish Mercer Consultant and Former Group Manager for Research Analysis and Evaluation

Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations

10:45 Morning tea & networking

11:15 Advice on policy writing

• How to write for multiple readers • How to get your message across • Tips for writing and editing your own work

Martina Nightingale Managing Director

Clear Message Network

12:00 Laying the foundations for successful policy

• Knowing your stakeholders and selecting the right approaches to consultation

• Accessing the right evidence and utilising it effectively • Balancing evidence and ‘community good’ with political

realities

Penny Croser Head of Policy and Business Services

Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority

Policy making in challenging environments

12:45 Networking Lunch

1:45 Developing policy in sensitive environments

• Policy development in the Indigenous space • Developing policy in a highly sensitive environment and

under public scrutiny • Consulting effectively with stakeholders

Senior Representative Indigenous Policy Branch

Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

2:30 Developing policy in a complex, challenging environment

• Challenges in developing policy in complex and contested areas

• Balancing the desire for good policy and successful process with political realities

• Knowing and engaging effectively with stakeholders • Building productive partnerships and working across

government

Kerry Smith Assistant Secretary, Water Policy

Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities

Developing implementable policy

3:15 Afternoon tea & networking

3:45 Dilemmas & choices in policy implementation

• Implementing the right answers to the right problems • Bridging the gap between policy and implementation • Design features that turn sound policies into effective

programs

Martin Graham General Manager, External Relations Policy

Department of Education and Training NSW

4:30 Developing policy with implementation in mind

• Understanding implementation and the challenges that can arise

• What Policy Officers can do during the development phase to ensure smooth implementation

• How to formally address implementation in the policy cycle

Associate Professor Geoffrey Hawker Head of Department, Department of Politics and International Relations

Macquarie University

5:15 Closing remarks from the chair and close of conference

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WorkshopsTuesday 22nd February, 2011Friday 25th February, 2011

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Effectively managing your Policy officer role ...and what the minority government means for youPre-conference Workshop A Tuesday 22nd February, 2011 9:00am – 5:00pm

With Australia’s policy problems becoming more complex and with minority governments becoming increasingly common, the expectations on Policy Officers are mounting.

To survive and thrive in this environment, Policy Officers must be as effective as possible. They must have an excellent grasp of their role, of the processes demanded by government and the parliament, be able to develop high quality policies built on evidence, and work effectively with the realities of uncertain politics.

This practical workshop has been designed to assist Policy Officers. Facilitated by Peter Bridgman, one of Australia’s leading public policy experts and co-author of the widely utilised The Australian Policy Handbook, it will unpack the most challenging aspects of the role and provide you with a guide to managing them effectively.

It will also explore what the minority government means for Policy Officers both in terms of challenges and opportunities.

Attend the workshop and learn:

• The patterns and rhythms of public policy, both in theory and practice

• The keys to building strong and productive partnerships, both internally and externally

• Rigorous analysis and the place of evidence• Understanding policy processes and decision making,

especially in minority governments• Understanding the institutional and real world context of public

policy

Expert Facilitator: Peter Bridgman is a consultant with expertise in public policy, governance and ethics and integrity issues. He has directed his own consulting business, Decisive Consultants Pty Ltd,

since 2006. Before that, Peter was a senior public servant, with appointments as head or deputy head of various government agencies and departments including the Queensland Premier’s Department; Education; and the Arts. He has been Cabinet Secretary, Corporate Counsel of a major government department and has experience across a range of policy areas including corrections, child protection and justice administration.

Peter is author of leading text book, The Australian Policy Handbook, now in its 4th edition, with Prof Glyn Davis and Dr Catherine Althaus.

Developing implementable policy Post-conference Workshop B Friday 25th February, 2011 9:00am – 4:00pm

The policy environment is littered with policies that promised a lot but delivered little due to inadequate consideration of implementation.

Implementation is not the end of the policy process; it is something that should be at the forefront of policy development.

This highly practical workshop, led by one of Australia’s leading public policy experts, will assist you in developing implementable policy. Policy that will survive the roll out and achieve its outcomes – after all, that’s the aim of the game.

Structured in a logical step-by-step format and informed by both theory and real examples, this workshop will cover:

• Understanding the meaning of implementation and where it fits into effective policy development

• Some of the challenges around implementation and lessons that can be derived from this

• Effectively managing the policy development process to ensure successful implementation; defining the problem, reviewing the options, gaining resources, allocating responsibilities, recruiting staff to do the job

Expert Facilitator: Professor Scott Prasser is a professor of public policy at the Australian Catholic University. Scott has worked in senior public service advisory roles in State and Commonwealth Government

departments as well as in Ministers offices. Scott has held branch director positions in the Departments of Premier and Cabinet, State Development, Tourism, Small Business and Industry and Welfare Services. In these roles Scott was responsible for delivering programs to target groups that required properly developed marketing strategies to ensure program take-up and minimise resistance and political controversy. Scott has also reviewed government programs and developed new policy proposals based around their ability to be implemented.

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