Now more than ever we need the next generation of public sector professionals to be adaptive, innovative and equipped to navigate the many futures that lie ahead.
Launch is a 10 month development program for staff new to the WA public sector who have recently completed tertiary qualifications.
It focuses on cultivating a growth mindset and embedding key behaviours essential for high performance in a rapidly evolving environment, enabling participants to play a key role in the development of a future enabled public sector now and into the future.
Launch is part of the Learning and Development Prospectus, an innovative suite of programs created specifically for WA public sector staff.
Applications are now open. Email leadership@psc.wa.gov.au(link sends email) if you have any queries.
Who is Launch for?
Launch is for staff who:
- started working in the WA public sector in the last 12 months
- completed tertiary qualifications in the last 2 years.
This includes but is not limited to staff employed through agency graduate programs.
What are the program features?
The program uses contemporary approaches to adult learning to create an innovative, tailored learning experience for participants including:
- integrated learning theories and frameworks
- exposure to subject matter and seasoned experts
- hands on learning and active engagement
- opportunities to work together, foster meaningful relationships and build a sense of community
- targeted workplace strategies to apply acquired skills.
The overall experiences provide participants with the core knowledge and skills essential to thriving in the public sector now, as well as the mindset and sectorwide connections to sustain their professional growth and development into the future.
How does the program work?
Agencies pay the program fee of $915 for each participant which covers:
- 4 modules
- 3 skill builders
- 5 experiences.
As participants are expected to attend all contact days and be involved in all coursework, this needs to be included in their work plans.
