NESA Webinar - A special event
Risk Management Planning for Communicable Diseases - Free event
Tuesday 31 March 2020
3pm AEDT (2:30pm in SA, 2pm in QLD, 1:30pm in NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
Sector Management
Summary
Peter Holtmann, a topic expert on risk, has recently been assisting organisations with their risk management planning for COVID-19. Peter’s consultancy business is focused on ‘socialising’ and documenting the risk appetite of Board members and their businesses. He works with them to implement tools and techniques to identify, analyse and treat risk.
In this webinar session Peter will talk about the key elements necessary for a robust and effective risk management plan for communal diseases.
This is a free webinar session. If you register and cannot attend on the day, you will be emailed the link to the recording. The session is expected to run for 90 minutes.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Peter will discuss the following:
• Strategic Objective
• Initial Action Plan
• Surveillance
• Risk Assessment
• Targeted and Specific Action
• Coordination, Monitoring and Communication of Response Plans
• Escalation of Targeted Plans
• Stand-down of Targeted Action Plans
• Business continuity practices and monitoring for second-wave
FACILITATOR
Peter Holtmann
Peter has coached internationally, in the US, Brazil, South Korea, and Australia in industries such as conformity assessment, professional service firms and multi-lateral public service organisations. He has worked with well-known international non-profits as well as the private sector. Peter has spent hundreds of hours facilitating the development of senior leaders in organisations helping them build strategy, influence cultural change, and foster an open communication style.
Peter’s successful background and variety of industry experience has earned him the privilege of speaking at many global conferences, as well as the opportunity to write for several professional journals on matters related to personnel competence, career pathways and the science of human potential for development.
Formerly the President and CEO of a global non-profit, Peter has “ticked all the big boxes” that relate to business management, including company restructuring and rebranding, navigating mergers and acquisitions, coaching individuals into leadership roles, and managing organisational change.
By applying risk management principles to business practise, he has been able to assist a wide variety of communities and industry sectors with achieving their goals – from the highest levels of national governance to the daily pursuits of “the individual”.
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This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time. A PDF copy of the presentation will be distributed to all registrants. This is a free webinar session. If you register and cannot attend on the day, you will be emailed the link to the recording. The session is expected to run for 90 minutes.
New Employment Services - Preparing for Your Proposal
Starts Friday 21 May 2021
Starts 2.00pm AEST (1.30pm SA & NT, and 12 noon in WA)
Who Will Benefit from Participating in this Online Workshop
- Existing providers of the Government funded employment services
- Cohort specialists – such as, organisations working with Indigenous Australians, Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CALD), Refugees, People with Disability, Ex-offenders, Youth (<25), Retrenched workers and more
- Large employers and employer recruitment specialists / agencies
- Other peak bodies looking to support their members to enter the employment services sector
- Members of allied industries that are looking to complement their usual specialist service delivery.
who is the national employmnet services association (nesa)
NESA was established in 1997 and is the peak body for Australian employment services. Our membership is diverse and inclusive of not-for-profit, for-profit and public organisations engaged in the delivery of Australian employment services and complementary programs. NESA is the only representative body that supports providers and delivers advocacy across all programs including jobactive, Disability Employment Services, the Community Development Program, and complementary programs such as Transition to Work, Time to Work and Career Transition Assistance. We lead, collaborate and engage with key stakeholders throughout Australia, always focussed on a holistic, positive notion of employment.
Australia is a world leader in the provision of contracted employment services. NESA delivers tailored, market-specific policy support and guidance, advisory services, program design, professional development and capacity building. NESA is the bridge between government and the employment services sector.
CEO, Sally Sinclair, is at the forefront of employment services policy both domestically and internationally. Sally is also a member of the Employment Services Advisory Group, which has a remit to provide advice and feedback to the government on the New Employment Services Model.
SUMMARY
Are your ready to capture opportunities in the delivery of New Employment Services?
The Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) is expected to soon announce the purchasing details for New Employment Services which will replace jobactive as Australia’s largest employment program from July 2022.
The New Employment Services model represents the most significant reform Australian employment services have experienced in its 22 years of operation.
It is intended purchasing will result in retention of expertise from amongst existing employment providers as well as create opportunity for new providers to enter the market, particularly those with specialist expertise. Organisations working with groups such as Indigenous Australians, culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD), refugees, people living with disability, ex-offenders, young people or homeless, for example or those working with large employers and recruitment specialists may find New Employment Services offers them significant opportunities.
The new model requires new thinking and approaches to develop a winning service model and delivery strategies that are central to a strong bid. It is expected that the Request for Proposal process will be highly competitive and preparation will be critical to success.
To assist potential bidders prepare for the Request for Proposal, the National Employment Services Association (NESA) is delivering Preparing for Your Proposal in May 2021. The online workshop will include three online sessions delivered by our Senior Policy Adviser, designed to give you an invaluable background and understanding of the employment services sector, employment policies and the service delivery operating environment.
The New Employment Services – Preparing for Your Proposal workshop will be delivered online in 3 modules.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Module 1: Understanding Australian Employment Services
Friday 21 May 2021 at 2.00pm AEST (1.30pm SA & NT, and 12 noon WA)
- Evolution of Australia’s public employment services: 1998 to today
- Why do we have public employment services?
- Sector overview – size, funding, diversity
- Who do employment services assist? – the caseload profile
- The job seeker journey and role of the employment provider
- What does unemployment look like today?
- Employment opportunities in a rapidly changing world
- Working with complementary programs
- Employment services in 2022 – what will the model look like?
Module 2: Preparing to bid – What Do I Need to Know?
Monday 24 May 2021 at 2.00pm AEST
- The 2022 model: panels, sub-panels and licences
- Panel and licence periods
- Licence Reviews, Performance Management and the Quality Assurance Framework
- Generalists, Cohort Specialists and Workforce Specialists
- Employment Services bid assessment – What do DESE look for in a bid?
- Keeping up to date with information and announcements
Module 3: The Employment Services IT Environment
Wednesday 26 May 2021 at 2.00pm AEST
- The Employment Services Portal
- ESS Web – the Employment Services IT System
- Data and Reports – the Data Warehouse
- Internal and Third Party Employment Systems
- Right Fit for Risk – DESE’s Cybersecurity Requirements
Meet Your Presenter
Damien Opolski – Senior Policy Advisor – National Employment Services Association (NESA)
Damien has over 35 years of experience and depth of skills in all facets of Australian employment services.
Earlier in his career Damien spent a number of years on the ‘front line’ working in the former Commonwealth Employment Service (CES). Damien estimates he has conducted over 10,000 job seeker interviews and worked with hundreds of employers.
While working with the Department of Employment as Director of the Learning Centre Damien managed development of the training platform, training strategies and materials to ensure the 20,000+ professionals engaged in the delivery of Australian employment services received training to undertake their role. As a Senior Policy Advisor with NESA, Damien continues to support member organisations navigate contract requirements, with a strong focus on IT and cyber security, as well as continuing to develop front line practice as a regular workshop presenter for NESA.
Damien is an excellent communicator, who enjoys interacting and sharing his system expertise with his audience; and he has a Bachelor of Economics from Adelaide University, as well as Diplomas in Training and Assessment, and Project Management. He’s also a qualified Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages.
cost
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Each online session is expected to run up to 2 hours including ample Q&A and discussion time.
A PDF copy of the presentation will be distributed to all registrants.
Once the series has been completed, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Alternatively, this 3 part workshop is available to be delivered online In-house to your team
CONTACT US
For further information on NESA PD training events please contact Max Croft: +61 3 9624 2311 | EMAIL
EVENT DETAILS
Pre-Conference Masterclass – Digital transformation – global trends in hybrid employment service delivery
Event Date: Monday 7 June 2021
Event Time: 3.30pm – 5.00pm AEST
Venue: QT Canberra
Hybrid Event
This Masterclass was the first session to be held as part of NESA’s Online International Innovation Tour 2021. As we were not able to travel internationally, NESA brought together the International experts to share their knowledge and experiences to the Australian employment services sector.
Registration
NESA MEMBER REGISTRATION
NON- MEMBER REGISTRATION
EVENT FORMAT
Sally Sinclair, CEO NESA will be facilitating the online session in-person at the QT Canberra. A panel of International experts will be presenting and participating online live.
You can register to attend in-person or virtually.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
”Digital transformation – global trends in hybrid employment service delivery”.
Employment services all over the world are firefighting the immediate labour market impact of COVID-19 and bracing for a future world of work with the after-effects of lockdowns, but also with the potential of digitization and growth. Digital tools are a great help in making employment accessible and skills more visible, if you know how to use them and when to better stick with face-to-face services. This masterclass offers an overview of what successful employment services from different parts of the world are currently using or planning to develop in hybrid services to their clients.
The public employment service of Estonia, one of the forerunners in e-governance, will share experience in what works and what does not in digital transformation of their public service. Further, the expert company for skills matching technology WCC Group will present state-of-the-art solutions for digital and hybrid employment services and how their clients, leading public employment services, are applying them.
The salon will leave room for discussion with participants and provide contacts to speakers for follow-ups.
AGENDA
Monday, 7 June 2021
Introduction: Megatrends in digitization of employment services
- Current challenges in becoming more digital or hybrid when delivering employment services
- Developing assets of automation and client-centered technology
Mr. Miguel Peromingo, global consultant for employment services
The Estonian experience – How the public employment service of Estonia mixes automation and in-person employment services successfully
- Profiling with human-machine interaction
- Machine supported decision-making of job-advisors
Ms. Mari Väli, Digital advisor development department, PES Estonia
The next generation of skills matching – Cases and learnings in the use of intelligent employment service technology
- Targeted matching
- Journeys of employment service providers when using digital tools
Mr. Rintse van der Werf, Senior solution architect, WCC Group
Question and answer
PRESENTERS
Mr. Rindse Van der Werf, WCC Group
NESA National Conference 2021
Thank you!
Thank you to our delegates who actively engaged with presenters and colleagues in lively discussion, our thought provoking plenary speakers, our workshop facilitators and presenters for sharing their experience, knowledge and expertise and our dedicated sponsors and exhibitors.
EVOLUTION AND REVOLUTION
Heraclitus of Ephesus said ‘the only constant in life is change’.
Our lives have changed so much in the last year.
They’ll continue to change in 2022, with the most significant change to employment services in over 20 years.
We will be ready.
VIRTUAL PORTAL
NOW CLOSED!
For specific conference session recordings and slides please email events@nesa.com.au
PROGRAMME SNAPSHOT
MONDAY 7 JUNE
3.30 - 5.00 PRE-CONFERENCE
6.30 - 8.30 WELCOME RECEPTION
TUESDAY 8 JUNE
8.30 - 9.00 REGISTRATIONS OPEN
9.00 - 5.30 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME DAY 1
7.30 NESA GALA AWARDS DINNER
WEDNESDAY 9 JUNE
9.00 - 2.30 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME DAY 2
The Workshop Streams
OUR TODAY
- jobactive
- Indigenous programs in remote and non-remote Australia
- Future Disability Employment Services – What does good look like?
- Right Fit For Risk
- Working with Challenging Behaviours
OUR TOMORROW
- Indigenous Employment in Practice
- New Employment Services Trial and the OES – the DESE and Provider Experience
- ESS Web for 2022 and Beyond
- National Disability Employment Strategy
- Employment Services in the Digital Age – What is the Research Telling Us?
OUR CHANGING WORLD
- Skilling for the Future
- Leading change to NESM and beyond
- Employer Engagement
- Facilitation and Engagement with Employers
- Untapped potential – supporting Australia’s CALD Workforce into employment?
OUR PEOPLE
- Employment Services Workforce
- The Workforce of the Future – Engaging and Preparing Young people for work
- Is behavioural science dead? What we’ve learned from the pandemic and the future of employment services
- What does the evidence say is the best solution for job seekers whom are the hardest to help with mental health conditions? How do we help these job seekers to return to work as quick as possible?
- What can we learn from sport and exercise to improve mental health, performance and employability?
Event Details
Venue
QT CANBERRA
1 London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601
Welcome Reception
Monday 7 June
6.30pm - 8.30pm AEST
Pre-Conference Masterclass
Monday 7 June
3.30pm - 5.00pm AEST
MORE INFO
Conference
Tuesday 8 June,
9.00am – 5.30pm AEST
Wednesday 9 June,
9.00am – 3.00pm AEST
Awards for Excellence
Gala Dinner
Tuesday 8 June,
7.00pm AEST Pre-function drinks
7.30pm AEST Gala Dinner
AWARDS INFO
Event details are subject to change.
CONFERENCE Registration
Our Conference will be presented in a hybrid format,
which means that you can choose to attend in-person or virtually.
In-Person Registration
In-Person Registrations include:
- Access to the full in-person conference experience of presentations
- Access to conference exhibitors (both in-person and virtual exhibitors), promoting the latest updates in the industry
- Catering for the days registered
- The opportunity to network with your industry colleagues both in-person and virtually
- Ticket to the Welcome Reception (cocktail function) (Note: not included for 1-day registrations)
- Access to all session recordings post-conference for a limited time
Tickets to attend the Gala Awards for Excellence Dinner are an additional purchase and cost $175 (inc. GST).
All prices are quoted in Australian dollars (inclusive of GST).
In-Person Registration Prices:
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For Late Registrations or Dinner Tickets, please email US
Virtual Registration
Virtual Registrations include:
- Access to all sessions presented live virtually
- Ability to ask real-time questions of presenters available during live sessions
- Watch the Gala Awards for Excellence Presentation virtually
- The opportunity to network with your industry colleagues virtually
- Access the Virtual Exhibition area
- Access to all session recordings post-conference for a limited time
Note: All sessions will be recorded and made available for both in-person and virtual registrants to view on the virtual event platform, subject to the consent of the session presenter.
All prices are quoted in Australian dollars (inclusive of GST).
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Payment:
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Please note that credit card payments incur a 1.85% fee for Mastercard and 2% fee for VISA which is charged on your Tax Invoice.
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All prices are quoted in Australian dollars (inclusive of GST).
Please Note:
- Read Event Cancellation Terms & Conditions
- There are separate registration portals for in-person and virtual registrations, and for Members and Non-Members. If your organisation would like to register staff to attend event in-person, and staff to attend the event virtually, then separate registrations are required.
- Group discounts only apply to the total number of registrations per registration type (i.e.: in-person or virtual). Group discounts do not apply to the total number of registrations.
- Group registrations must be processed in the one registration for the relevant group discounts to apply. Please have contact details for all your registrants ready before commencing your online registration.
- You will require a user account to begin the online registration process. If you registered for a user account for the 2019 NESA National Conference, you can use the same log in details or you can reset your password.
- If you are not sure if your organisation is a NESA member, please contact events@nesa.com.au with your request.
- If you have any questions regarding your online registration, please contact the NESA team via events@nesa.com.au.
Event ACCOMMODATION
QT CANBERRA (Event Venue)
Note: QT Canberra is now fully booked.
NOVOTEL CANBERRA - SPECIAL RATES
Special rates are also available for the Novotel Canberra and a special link to book is provided to conference registrants after completing the online registration.
You can also contact NESA via events@nesa.com.au or call 03 9624 2300 to request the details on how to access the special rates.
ALTERNATIVE ACCOMODATION OPTIONS
Walking distance of QT:
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4-star
- Nesuto
- Crown Plaza
- Quest Apartments
- Ovolo Nishi
- Peppers
- A by Adina
- Breakfree Capital
- Canberra Wide Apartments
- Accommodate Canberra
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2021 PRE-CONFERENCE MASTERCLASS
Digital transformation salon - global trends in hybrid employment service delivery
Monday 7 JUNE 2021 | QT CANBERRA
3.30pm – 5.00pm AEST
HYBRID EVENT – Register to attend in-person or virtually.
Employment services all over the world are firefighting the immediate labour market impact of Covid-19 and bracing for a future world of work with the after-effects of lockdowns, but also with the potential of digitization and growth. Digital tools are a great help in making employment accessible and skills more visible, if you know how to use them and when to better stick with face-to-face services. This salon offers an overview of what successful employment services from different parts of the world are currently using or planning to develop in hybrid services to their clients.
Member rate = $330PP (GST Inclusive)
Non-Member rate = $396PP (GST Inclusive)
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2021 NESA Awards for Excellence
thank you to all the nominees and congratulations to all our awards WINNERS AND finalists!
AWARD winners 2021
Achiever of the Year
Supported by NESA
Category Description:
This Award recognises This Award recognises a former job seeker who has overcome extraordinary disadvantage to achieve employment.
WINNER: jascinta jones - nominated by atwork australia
EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT OF THE YEAR
SUPPORTED by Aware Super
Category Description:
This Award recognises employment services professionals who demonstrate excellence in helping disadvantaged Australians to achieve employment inclusion.
WINNER: emily markham - nominated by matchworks
CHAMPION EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
Supported by JOBSBANK
Category Description:
This Award recognises employers who demonstrate excellence in employment inclusion of disadvantaged job seekers.
winner: angie's domestic duties - nominated by help employment & training
Innovation in Disability Employment
Supported by JOBACCESS
Category Description:
This Award recognises employment service providers, employment organisations and/or employers using innovative service strategies or initiatives that contribute to the employment inclusion of people with a disability.
WINNER: gradwise team - nominated by wise employment
Importance of the Awards
Since their implementation in 2004, the NESA Awards for Excellence have highlighted the commitment the employment services sector has made to improve individuals’, families’ and our communities’ economic and social well-being through employment inclusion. The Awards are an opportunity to showcase employment services providers’ service delivery strategies and innovation excellence, and the very real impacts that result from their efforts.
The NESA Awards for Excellence:
- Foster high standards and provide a benchmark for excellence within the employment services sector
- Recognise employers who demonstrate excellence in the recruitment and retention of disadvantaged job seekers in partnership with employment services providers
- Encourage employers to adopt and support employment services programs
- Honour job seekers who have overcome disadvantage to obtain and sustain employment
- Provide role models for other job seekers
- Recognise employment services professionals who demonstrate excellence in the conduct of their role
- Promote professional development within the employment services sector
- Enlighten the wider community about the adversity and disadvantage that are experienced by unemployed people and the effort required to overcome barriers to achieve employment
- Reinforce the value of the sector, fostering job seeker, employer and public confidence
Award Finalist Benefits
- The right to use NESA’s Awards Seal on collateral for two years
- Promotion in national, state and local media
- A high quality, framed certificate for all finalists
- Greater recognition within the sector and with key external stakeholders
- Invitation to the VIP-only Champion’s Reception held immediately prior to the Gala Awards Dinner
- One ticket to attend the Gala Awards Dinner for each finalist or finalist representative
- The finalists for Employment Consultant, Achiever of the Year and Innovation in Disability Employment are provided with travel** and one night’s accommodation to attend the NESA Awards for Excellence Ceremony.
In addition to Finalist Benefits, Winners of each Award Category Receive:
- A prestigious Award Trophy
- An Awards Seal and guidelines for use to promote the win
- Promotion on NESA’s website and inclusion in the Annual Report
- Additional PR campaigns
The Employment Consultant who nominated the Achiever of the Year is also provided travel and one night’s accommodation to accompany their nominee to the NESA Awards for Excellence.
All required airfares are return economy from the finalist’s closest major, regional or metropolitan airport.
Transport to and from the airport and event venue are at the nominee’s expense.
Champion Employer of the Year finalists do not receive travel or accommodation to attend the NESA Awards for Excellence
The Awards Winners will be
announced at the NESA
Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner
Tuesday 8 June 2021
QT CANBERRA
Entry Rules and Guidelines
Overarching Eligibility
- All Awards relate to activities undertaken during the qualifying period 1 July 2019 – 31 March 2021
- All Awards are open to current NESA members and the job seekers and employers assisted by them
- All Awards are open to employment service providers delivering any Australian Federal Government contracted employment service or program
- Nominees must also meet the specific eligibility requirements for the Award category in which they are nominated
- All submissions and supporting information are treated as confidential
- Assessment of nominations is managed according to the NESA Awards for Excellence Judging Process
- Multiple nominations are permitted and encouraged with a separate submission required for each nomination
- Where a team is eligible to be nominated in an Award category, “team” is defined as:
o At least 2 people working together to achieve specified outcomes
o An entire branch or office
o A geographically based group i.e. regional or employment area
o A work group with an ongoing role in the organisation, or a time-limited group formed to achieve a specified purpose or outcomes e.g. project team
By submitting a nomination to the NESA Awards for Excellence, you:
- Give permission to NESA and its Awards Convenors to describe your achievements at the Gala Awards Dinner and to promote your achievements to the media
- Understand that your identity and that of the submitting organisation will be disclosed during the Awards process
- Are granting NESA permission to reproduce supplied photographs (except where otherwise requested), the organisation’s logo and non-pecuniary information from your submission
- Understand that your contact details may be shared with official members of the media pursuing legitimate stories regarding award nomination
- Agree to abide by the judging panel decisions and accept that there will be no appeals
- Agree to attend the Awards presentation in person or virtually subject to COVID-19 travel restrictions or personal circumstances.
Note: NESA or its Awards Convenors will contact finalists for the Achiever of the Year category or their representatives to review the nomination and agree on the information that is permitted to be shared with the media or used in NESA communications.
NESA retains the right to:
- Contact finalists prior to the Awards presentation if deemed necessary
- Withdraw the granting of a particular honour if the award entrant or nominated representative is not present to accept that award in person or virtually
- Withdraw from judging any submissions received through a nominating organisation that goes into administration, voluntary receivership, liquidation or is declared bankrupt after the awards closing date.
Nominations must include:
- An answer to each criterion
- Uploaded files where they have been requested
- A quality head and shoulders photograph or image of the nominee for individual nominees, or a quality group photograph or image for team nominees if applicable
All Awards are open to NESA members
who are delivering any Australian Federal Government contracted
employment service or program
HOW TO SUBMIT
Award nominations are submitted online; via separate online portals for each Award Category, accessed via the SUBMIT NOW buttons above.
Before you start the online submission process, please ensure that:
- You have reviewed and meet the Overarching Award Eligibility Criteria, as well as the eligibility requirements for the award category which you are nominating
- You have read the Criteria for the award category which you are nominating
- You have read the Entry Rules and Guidelines
Instructions and tips for how to submit:
The online submission form must be completed in one pass; you cannot save a partial response and return to it later.
Please have the following information prepared, before starting your online submission.
- Photo of the entrant (where required)
- Contact details of the primary person responsible for the submission
- Criteria responses, including any documents for upload.
- In your criteria responses, please refer to your organisation using exactly the same name that is entered in the “Nominating Organisation” field in the nomination form. Do not use abbreviations, alternative trading names or shortened forms.
- For any criteria with a word limit provided, please have your responses prepared in a separate electronic text document that you can then copy and paste into each individual text box in the online submission form. Your response/s will not be accepted if you exceed the word limit. Your word count is displayed for each response.
- Supporting material – You may provide up to five A4 pages of evidence to support the claims made in the nomination. Please combine all supporting material into a single document (.pdf or MSOffice files). Cross-referencing supporting material in the criteria response is essential. Supporting information may include, but is not limited to, photos, data, graphs, and copies of commendations or other letters of recognition.
- Any documents to be uploaded must not exceed 10MB per file.
Upon completion of your submission, an e-mail will automatically be sent to the primary person (nominated in your submission) to confirm successful receipt of your nomination. The confirmation e-mail will include a copy of your submission, including file attachments for your own records.
(If you do not receive the confirmation e-mail immediately, please check your e-mail Junk folder or SPAM filtering systems prior to contacting NESA on 03 9624 2300.)
IMPORTANT DATES
Applications open: Tue 27 April 2021
NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED:
Achiever of the Year / Champion Employer of the Year / Employment Consultant of the Year/Innovation in Disability Employment
Judging: 17 – 24 May 2021
Finalists announced: 26-27 May 2021
Winners announced (at the Gala Awards Dinner): Tue 8 June 2021
By placing an entry in the Awards, the submitting site / organisation is confirming their commitment for a nominating Employment Consultant to attend the Awards for Excellence in-person (or virtually upon special request) on Tuesday 8 June at the QT Hotel in Canberra.
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED...
Your organisation may be eligible for more than one award?
AWARDS JUDGING
The NESA Awards for Excellence judging process is rigorous, transparent, and taken very seriously by the Independent Judging Panel. Judges invited to participate in the Awards are people who have notable expertise in relevant areas such as recruitment, business, health, community services and social inclusion. Revision of the Award assessment process occurs annually to ensure we uphold the highest standards of integrity.
Every nomination is subject to a comprehensive and rigorous assessment process using a standardised scoring and weighting system with auditing, variance and due diligence checks to ensure consistency with the Award criteria. NESA announces a maximum of three finalists for each award category. The judging panel will exclude nominations that do not achieve an acceptable benchmark score from the determination of finalists. At their discretion, the judging panel may identify nominations worthy of additional commendation, recognition or Award. A panel of at least two judges, including an Award Convenor, undertakes assessment of each Award category. Each judge independently assesses each nomination in the category, scoring each criterion and providing written comments including feedback on how to strengthen the nomination.
After assessment of all nominations for the category are complete, the Award Convenors conduct an audit, crosschecking all scores given by the category judging panel to identify instances where scoring is discordant. Where this occurs, Award Convenors review the nomination before contacting the judge(s) to discuss the rationale for their score. As appropriate, the Award Convenor may convene a deliberation conference to discuss the nomination(s) or criteria for which scoring has been discordant and/or request a re-assessment by one or more judges.
Following finalisation of the assessment process, the top three nominations are announced as Award category finalists. Announcement of Award winners of each category occurs at the Gala Awards Dinner held in conjunction with the NESA National Conference.
NESA staff support the judging process but do not participate in the assessment of or review nominations. Management of nominations occurs with strict confidentiality processes in place.
INTRODUCING THE JUDGING PANEL
Sean Armistead
Sean Armistead is an Indigenous executive with experience in strategy and innovation across corporate, government and Indigenous community sectors.
He has worked with many of Australia’s top brands; Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, CareerTrackers, Hewlett Packard (Asia Pacific), KPMG and Crown Resorts.
At a community level:
Chair of Ganbina – Agents of Change, a school to work transition program for Indigenous youth
Board Member of Kinaway Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce
Board Member of Killara Foundation
Council Member of University of Melbourne Alumni Council
Cofounder and former Board member of CareerTrackers Indigenous Internship Program. Former Board of Worawa Aboriginal College, Tarwirri Indigenous Lawyers Association.
Sean is currently Executive Director at Indigenous Business Australia.
Michelle Crawford
Michelle Crawford has extensive experience in senior executive roles in the private and the not-for-profit sector. She is currently CEO of Concern Australia, an organisation with a rich legacy of working with vulnerable young people and children in the areas of education; housing and homelessness; and youth justice (www.conceraustralia.org.au)
Michelle’s wealth of operational knowledge and governance experience, has enabled her to grow and develop Concern Australia into a strong, sustainable and innovative organisation. Her expertise and knowledge is grounded in management policy and practice roles spanning several specialised areas including employment, recruitment, education, training, microfinance and financial inclusion.
She is well networked and known for her commitment to working in partnership with others. Her experience includes facilitating and overseeing complex partnerships with corporates, governments, donors and community organisations domestically and internationally.
Michelle is passionate about practical and innovative responses that are developed and delivered by community, for community. She has a strong commitment to addressing injustice and inequality and a a passion for enriching the lives of others.
Michelle is currently participating in the Williamson Community Leadership Program run by Leadership Victoria, has a Masters in Social Science, Graduate Diploma in Adult Education, and a Bachelor of Business. She is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and currently serves as a Director on the Boards of First Nations Foundation and Union Housing. Michelle is also an alumni of the Cranlana Program and a dedicated Rotarian.
Dr. Peter Laver, AM
This has included for organisations such as the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, National Board of Employment Education and Training, Victorian Learning and Employment Skills Commission, Community Advisory Council for the Community Support Fund, and the Prime Minister’s Science Prizes. In addition, he provides voluntary expertise to many not-for-profit organisations.
Adrian Panozzo
Adrian is the Director of Better Life Group, a social impact and strategy company dedicated to developing organisational change, shared value and social enterprise business solutions to social issues. He has also been highly influential in guiding organisations through positive transformation by integrating people, community, social and business goals into their vision.
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Adrian was the CEO of Reclink Australia. Under his guidance, Reclink grew in membership of community organisations from 100 to more than 500. Some of his other achievements include a Churchill Fellowship, Stanford University’s Executive Program for Not for Profit Leaders, and two times finisher of the Marathon de Sable – a 260km seven-day race across the Sahara Desert.
Judges' Top Five Tips
Tip 1.
Take time to read and understand the criteria thoroughly – analyse the criteria to ensure you understand exactly what is required in your response. If you are unsure clarify the criteria with NESA.
Tip 2.
Make sure your response fully addresses the criteria. For instance, if a question asks you to provide a timeline then ensure you detail the response chronologically.
Tip 3.
Avoid writing expansive, sweeping claims or generic declarations. Such statements actually undermine the strength of a nomination, as typically, they contain very little substance and cannot be either proven or disputed.
Tip 4.
Be specific about your or the nominee’s achievements. Provide evidence to support your claims against the criteria and wherever possible use more than one statistic to prove the point. There are many forms of evidence that you can use to support your claims; data, performance reports, letters of commendation, case studies or examples – choose the form that best relates to the criterion and if the criterion asks for specific evidence e.g. data or a case study, provide what is asked for. If you use the option to upload supporting material, ensure you cross-reference the evidence in the criteria responses and clearly title the uploaded attachment.
Tip 5.
If you are writing about yourself, then be yourself. Judges want to get to know you from the pages of your nomination. They want to gain insight into the type of person you are e.g. your values and passion for what you do. If you are writing about someone else be sure to capture the real person in the nomination. We recommend that completion of nominations occur in partnership with nominees to ensure as much information about them as possible is captured in your submission.
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED...
Your organisation may be eligible for more than one award?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are the Awards open to all employment programs?
The NESA Awards are to honour the work of the entire employment services sector and open to all NESA Member providers delivering any Australian Government contracted employment service or program.
This includes providers delivering major employment service programs:
jobactive (including complementary programs such as Career Transition Assistance; Transition to Work; Youth Jobs PaTH; ParentsNext; NEIS; Time to Work, Disability Employment Services (DES) and the Community Development Program (CDP).
The Awards cover all employment programs however please check each award category description and specific eligibility criteria.
Can I enter multiple candidates for one award?
Yes. NESA member organisations are encouraged to enter more than one nomination within a category.
Can I enter one candidate in more than one award?
Yes. NESA member organisations are encouraged to enter nominees across all categories for which they are eligible however, a unique submission is required for each award.
Can I re-enter a candidate from previous years?
Yes, provided the candidate met the eligibility criteria.
Can we submit a few days late?
No. In the interest of fairness to all participants, no late entries will be accepted.
Who can I ask questions about the Awards?
NESA staff do not participate in the assessment of nominations and are available to answer general questions about the Awards, Award Categories, Criteria and lodgement of your nomination. In the interest of fairness and transparency questions lodged with NESA will be shared via the FAQ to ensure all potential nominees have access to the information.
The former job seeker that I would like to nominate for the Achiever of the Year award will only have completed their 13 week outcome by the closing date of the nominations. Are they still eligible for nomination?
Yes they are still eligible for nomination, however their nomination may not be scored highly in comparison to other nominated job seekers who have completed their full 26 week employment outcome.
Can videos be submitted as part of my nomination?
No, video files or online links to videos will not be accepted as part of nomination criteria or as supporting material.
Changes to Criterion 3 for the Champion Employer of the Year Award
Please note that the time periods requested in this Criterion have been updated.
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NESA Webinar
Your Future Your Super legislation
what are the implications for you and your business & how to navigate changes required to meet new standards
a free information session
Wednesday 4 August 2021
3.00pm AEST (2.30pm SA & NT, and 1.00pm WA)
TARGET GROUP
Industry Management
SUMMARY
NESA is pleased to welcome our valued partner, Aware Super to discuss the new legislation and how it may impact your business. This is must attend for all finance, payroll and people teams in preparation for the impact of Your Future Your Super legislation. Measures in regards to the stapling of super funds commences on 1 November 2021. This webinar session will give you the facts on what’s changing and how to prepare for this change.
This one hour online session will explore:
- Stapling – changes to how you onboard new employees to your organisation
- Fund Performance Test – what does this mean for underperforming funds?
- What you can do to prepare – insight to the new processes and how you can get ahead
The topic Expert
Philip Seubert
A familiar face to many, Philip Seubert has been working with Job Services providers for over 10 years and has a great understanding of the pressures this sector works under. With over 20 years’ experience in the superannuation sector, Phil has helped finance and HR teams navigate many legislative changes over the years and will ensure that NESA members are prepared for what’s ahead.
A FREE INFORMATION SESSION BROUGHT TO YOU BY aware super
OTHER
This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time. It is expected to run for no more than an hour.
Any handouts will be distributed to all registrants.
CONTACT US
For further information on NESA PD training events please contact Max Croft: +61 3 9624 2311 | EMAIL
#NESAPDTRAINING
NESM and Enhanced Services: Preparing For Your Proposal 2 Workshop
On-line in 5 -parts
Join NESA's Senior Policy Advisor Damien Opolski online as he hosts and facilitates the 5 part NESM and Enhanced Services: Preparing For Your Proposal 2 workshop. In the fifth module, Damien will be joined by NESA’s Principal Policy Advisor Annette Gill as the topic expert to look at and discuss the selection criteria.
In May this year we ran a very successful three-part series called ‘NESM – Preparing For Your Proposal’. The series looked at the proposed licencing and payments models, as well as giving newer people an insight into the evolution of Australia’s employment services and the current landscape. We also looked at how the Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) have traditionally monitored performance and some key tips around responding to DESE procurement exercises.
This Preparing For Your Proposal 2 workshop builds on this. With the release of the Request for Proposal we now have a greater insight into what NESM Enhanced Services will look like ‘on the ground’.
Preparing For Your Proposal 2 workshop will be delivered on-line in five modules over five near consecutive days, starting Wednesday 15 September 2021.
The workshop will be delivered by Damien Opolski with topic expert Annette Gill joining him in Module 5.
This will ensure you get information early and maximise the time available to complete your proposal. Modules 2 – 4 look at different aspects of the policy and will be of particular interest to newer people.
WITH THE RELEASE OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL WE NOW HAVE A GREATER INSIGHT INTO WHAT NESM ENHANCED SERVICES WILL LOOK LIKE ‘ON THE GROUND’.
AUDIENCE
Managers / Teams – Those occupying specialist roles, recruited or seconded for the bid process.
Delivered on-line in 5 MODULES
- Module one: The NESM Framework: panels and licences, payments and performance, and a job seeker journey through Digital and Enhanced Services – Wednesday 15 September 2021 at 2.00pm AEST
- Module two: Mutual Obligation, Points Based Activation and the Targeted Compliance Framework – Thursday 16 September 2021 at 2.00pm AEST
- Module three: Programs and Assistance: an Introduction to the Employment Fund, wage subsidies, relocation assistance, and key activation point programs Work for the Dole, Career Transition Assistance and Employability Skills Training – Friday 17 September 2021 at 2.00pm AEST
- Module four: Outcomes. What is an Outcome? Why do we have Full and Pathway Outcomes? How do we know when a job seeker achieves an Outcome and what evidence do we need? – Monday 20 September 2021 at 2.00pm AEST
- Module five: Preparing for Your Proposal: A look at the selection criteria and a discussion with NESA’s Principal Policy Advisor Annette Gill about ‘what does DESE look for?’ – Tuesday 21 September 2021 at 2.00pm AEST
FORMAT
FacilitatorS
Damien Opolski – Senior Policy Advisor – National Employment Services Association (NESA) – will be delivering modules 1 to 5.
Damien has over 35 years of experience and depth of skills in all facets of Australian employment services. Earlier in his career Damien spent a number of years on the ‘front line’ working in the former Commonwealth Employment Service (CES). Damien estimates he has conducted over 10,000 job seeker interviews and worked with hundreds of employers. While working with the Department of Employment as Director of the Learning Centre Damien managed development of the training platform, training strategies and materials to ensure the 20,000+ professionals engaged in the delivery of Australian employment services received training to undertake their role. As a Senior Policy Advisor with NESA, Damien continues to support member organisations navigate contract requirements, with a strong focus on IT and cyber security, as well as continuing to develop front line practice as a regular workshop presenter for NESA. Damien is an excellent communicator, who enjoys interacting and sharing his system expertise with his audience; and he has a Bachelor of Economics from Adelaide University, as well as Diplomas in Training and Assessment, and Project Management. He’s also a qualified Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages.
Annette Gill – Principal Policy Advisor – National Employment Services Association (NESA) – will be our topic expert for module 5
Annette Gill is a consultant with a wealth of experience in social policy, government relations, competitive procurement and operational management. Following her studies in Applied Psychology, Annette’s diverse career has spanned human services with roles focused on homeless youth, substance users, disadvantaged families, people with disabilities, survivors of sexual assault and the unemployed. Annette has worked with not-for-profit, private and local government organisations and has been involved in State and Commonwealth funded employment services since the early 1990’s.
Annette was the General Manager of a successful employment service organisation and later came to NESA where she worked for 10 years as the Policy Manager. Prior to commencing her current consultancy business, Annette held the role of Policy and Research Manager of Karingal, a large community and disability services organisation with annual revenue of approximately $100 m and which was part of the NDIS Barwon trial. In this role, Annette led the policy and research agenda as well as undertaking bid management contributing to organisational growth, particularly in its aged care and employment services divisions.
DURATION
Held on-line from 2.00pm to 3.30pm AEST on all 5 days
PRICING
FOR ALL 5 MODULES:
NESA members $720pp (per person)
Non-members $900pp
OR
PICK ANY MODULE:
NESA members $200pp per module
Non-members $300pp per module
All prices GST inclusive.
To register please email max croft
In your email please indicate if you would like to register for all 5 modules or for which single modules. If you are registering more than one person, please provide Max with a list of names and email addresses, and indicate whether they are registering for all 5 modules or for which single modules.
NESA CEO FORUM AND
PRACTITIONERS CONFERENCE
THANK YOU!
Thank you to all of our valuable attendees, great speakers and workshop presenters, both in person and virtual. We hope you had the opportunity to catch up with old friends, connect with new colleagues, and network with like-minded thought leaders.
Event photos, recordings and presentations are now available – for attendees only.
NESA CEO FORUM AND
PRACTITIONERS CONFERENCE
NESA is proud to present two action packed days on 9 and 10 June 2022 at the Pullman Hotel in Melbourne and via virtual attendance. Networking drinks will be held on the evening of Thursday the 9th.
Our CEO Forum gives CEOs the opportunity to come together to share thoughts and experiences around transition and the 1 July Workforce Australia implementation. Guest speakers will include Mr Nathan Smythe, Deputy Secretary, Employment and National Workforce Group, Department of Education Skills and Employment.
The Practitioners Conference will feature a number of DESE presentations on topics including the latest transition advice, activation in Workforce Australia Services, the Workforce Australia Services Provider Performance Framework and licensing arrangements, and updates on ESS web 2.0 and the Learning Centre. DESE’s presentations will be supported by a booth where providers can discuss the types of things that DESE will track as part of their compliance monitoring. The Conference will also include presentations from some of our partners on strengthening employer engagement, addressing jobseeker barriers through integrating into goals, and the latest research on digitalisation of welfare to work.
Topics
Our Practitioners Forum offers a perfect opportunity for your staff to prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead, with a range of sessions and workshops covering topics including:
• Welcome to Workforce Australia
• Workforce Australia Transition and Branding
• Activation and Points Based Activation System (PBAS) in Workforce Australia Services
• Workforce Australia Services Provider Performance Framework and Licensing Arrangements
• Supporting Complex Participants: A Workshop On Integrating Participant Barriers & Goals
• Workforce Australia Services – Quality and Assurance Analytics
• Tools of the Trade: ESS Web 2.0/Learning Centre
• Workforce Australia: the big opportunity for employer engagement
• The Digital Governance of Welfare to Work: Findings from the Interim Report
• Working with the States
• Optimising potential
SPEAKERS - CEO FORUM
SOCIAL CHANGEMAKER
A social changemaker, Corinne has helped shape the impact investing and social economy landscape in Australia through critical roles with Jobsbank, Impact Investing Australia, Good Shepherd Microfinance, The Difference Incubator, The Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative, and others.
A Churchill Fellowship (2009), and MoneySmart Award recipient (2013) with a Master’s in Environmental Science, Corinne is driven by a sense of fairness and social justice to create spaces where business and positive impact intersect.
Corinne is passionate about ensuring commercial organisations effectively integrate inclusive employment and social procurement into their business. Recently, she founded an award-winning social enterprise where she developed solutions to help vulnerable consumers access fair and affordable finance.
Lecturer in Political Science in the School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Melbourne.
Michael McGann is Lecturer in Political Science in the School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Melbourne. He specialises in the governance of welfare and active labour market policies, with a particular focus on issues related to the contracting out and marketization of public employment services. He is the co-author of Buying and Selling the Poor: Inside Australia’s Privatised Welfare-to-Work Market (Sydney University Press, 2021) and his research has appeared in international journals including Public Administration, Administration and Society, Journal of Social Policy, Social Policy and Society, Policy Sciences, and Politics & Policy.
Associate Professor in Social Policy and Research at the University of New South Wales (Sydney, Australia).
Siobhan O’Sullivan is Associate Professor in Social Policy and Research at the University of New South Wales (Sydney, Australia). Her research focuses on the delivery of contracted employment services in Australia, the UK, and around the world. She has a broad interest in the welfare state and ‘mission drift’ as well as an ongoing interest in animal welfare policy and environmental ethics. She is the co-author of several books on street-level bureaucracy and the governance of welfare-to-work, including Getting welfare-to-work: Street-level governance in Australia, the UK, and the Netherlands (Oxford University Press, 2015) and, most recently, Buying and Selling the Poor: Inside Australia’s Privatised Welfare-to-Work Market (Sydney University Press, 2021).
SPEAKERS - PRACTITIONERS CONFERENCE
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
“A tour bus is a petri dish of human behaviour, and is the best way to get to know exactly how to work with all different types of people”
How do you go from being an industry trainer and leader across Europe for Contiki Holidays to being one of the most sought after keynote speakers and professional trainers in Australia and the Asia Pacific? That is the question asked often of Mark and the answer he says is simple, it is all about understanding people. Understanding how they behave, think and make the choices they do, both professionally and personally.
As an experienced motivational keynote speaker it’s this understanding that has seen Mark hold senior and strategic leadership development roles for major global players across the Asia Pacific and Europe and led to him to being invited to work on projects design and implement sales strategies and bespoke methodologies for billion-dollar sales teams across the globe. Add to that some serious hard work and that is how in twenty years Mark has moved from connecting with people in Europe to connecting with people in their own lives, all as a guest speaker and trainer.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY, FUNDS AND PAYMENTS BRANCH
Quyen Tran is the Assistant Secretary, Funding and Payments Branch, Workforce Australia for Individuals Division in the Department of Education, Skills and Employment.
Since joining the department in 2008, Quyen has held a number of senior leadership roles driving major reforms in school funding, quality teaching, supporting the National School Resourcing Board, and more recently, driving reforms in the delivery of employment services. Quyen has worked across a broad range of public policy issues within Government including issues of social policy, aviation and maritime security, National Broadband Network impacts on schools and infrastructure.
Quyen holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Actuarial Studies from the Australian National University.
CEO, CREATING NEW PATHWAYS
Sharon is a qualified human services program designer and lecturer with many years of experience in Human Resources. For the last 5 years, she has focused on researching and working with disengaged job seekers and their complex needs. Sharon combines clinical psychotherapy and professionalism with a natural and down-to-earth approach. She is a qualified Drug and Alcohol Facilitator, Psychotherapist & Social Sciences Professional and has worked as a psychotherapist in employment services for over 8 years. As an expert in encouraging mandated and resistant clients to change, she keynotes at national conferences on topics of behavioural change, AOD, mental health and neuropsychotherapy.
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR,
PROSPERT CONSULTING & TRAINING
Prospert was founded by Paul Diviny whose experience includes 30 years in sales, marketing and operations management including line management in employment services. Paul has consulted with ASX200, multinationals, Government departments, training providers, not for profits as well as small and medium enterprises.
Prospert believes that every job seeker and employer should have access to quality employment services which enable them to find meaningful and sustainable work and grow their businesses, respectively. Our name reflects our promise to employment service providers and their customers alike – “you prosper from our expertise”.
Prospert brings together experts in training, coaching, consulting, and tendering to increase the capacity of the employment services sector to better meet the needs of its customers, while also building strong organisational reputations and sustainable businesses.
Prospert’s specialist services include:
• Training and coaching with a focus on employer engagement
• Tender management from business cases, to bid preparation & writing, and transition to new contracts
• Consulting and strategic advice to manage risk and diversify revenue
Prospert’s talented team comprises experienced industry professionals with deep subject matter expertise including expert trainers and mentors, strategic project managers, business analysts, tender writers and various subject matter experts.
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW
Dr Sarah Ball is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow working on the ARC Linkage Project titled ‘The new digital governance of welfare-to-work’. Prior to this she completed her PhD at the Institute of Social Science Research at the University of Queensland. Her research explored the use of behavioural insights and experimental methods in the development of social policy in the Australian Federal Government. Prior this she worked for 5 years in the Australian Public Service, where she developed a deep interest in public administration, knowledge sharing and evidence-based policy.
CEO and Founder
Bounce Australia/Bounce USA
The CEO & Founder of Bounce Australia, Maria Smith is a communications and behaviour change expert with over two decades of experience in workforce engagement and activation. She is the creative force behind the Bounce Program and the Bounce Job Coach Certification, two transformational wellbeing & work-readiness programs credited with impacting the lives of thousands of people across the world. Since 2006, Maria has grown Bounce to become a globally recognised company by expanding her programs into the USA, the UK and New Zealand.
Maria’s in-deep knowledge of wellbeing science and her unique skills in emotional intelligence, behavioural nudging and positive psychology are the cornerstone of Bounce’s training programs and make her highly sort-after for executive-level coaching and mentoring. Recognised for her energetic communication style and her dynamic story-telling ability, Maria delivers highly impactful content, backed up by scientifically proven methodologies that are guaranteed to bring greater self-awareness and influence behaviour change in the most positive way.
Passionately dedicated to personal growth and development, Maria holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, a Diploma in Positive Psychology, a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) specialising in Managing and Leading People, and is currently completing a Masters of Applied Positive Psychology (University of Melbourne).
Event Details
VENUE
PULLMAN MELBOURNE, ALBERT PARK
65 Queens Rd, Albert Park VIC 3004
CEO FORUM
Thursday 9 June 2022
8.30am Registrations Open
5.00pm Forum Closes
NETWORKING DRINKS
Thursday 9 June 2022
Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm
PRACTITIONERS CONFERENCE
Friday 10 June 2022
8.00am Registrations Open
9.00am Welcome to Country
5.00pm Conference Close
Cost
NESA Member
CEO FORUM-
Attendance at the CEO Forum
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Complimentary attendance at Networking Drinks
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Prices are inclusive of GST
NESA Member
PRACTITIONERS CONFERENCE ONLY-
Attendance at the Practitioners Conference Only
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Prices are inclusive of GST
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NESA Member
NETWORKING DRINKS ONLY-
Attendance at the Networking Drinks Only
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Prices are inclusive of GST
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NESA Member
CEO FORUM + PRAC CONFERENCE-
Attendance at the CEO Forum and Practitioners Conference
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Complimentary attendance at Networking Drinks
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Prices are inclusive of GST
NESA Member
NETWORKING DRINKS + PRAC CONFERENCE-
Attendance at the Practitioners Conference
-
Attendance at the Networking Drinks
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Prices are inclusive of GST
NESA Member
VIRTUAL REGISTRATION-
Access to all sessions presented live virtually
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Ability to ask real-time questions of presenters available during live sessions
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Prices are inclusive of GST
NON Member
CEO FORUM-
Attendance at the CEO Forum
-
Complimentary attendance at Networking Drinks
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Prices are inclusive of GST
NON MEMBER
PRACTITIONERS CONFERENCE ONLY-
Attendance at the Practitioners Conference Only
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Prices are inclusive of GST
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NON MEMBER
NETWORKING DRINKS ONLY-
Attendance at the Networking Drinks Only
-
Prices are inclusive of GST
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NON MEMBER
CEO FORUM + PRAC CONFERENCE-
Attendance at the CEO Forum and Practitioners Conference
-
Complimentary attendance at Networking Drinks
-
Prices are inclusive of GST
NON MEMBER
NETWORKING DRINKS + PRAC CONFERENCE-
Attendance at the Practitioners Conference
-
Attendance at the Networking Drinks
-
Prices are inclusive of GST
NON MEMBER
VIRTUAL REGISTRATION-
Access to all sessions presented live virtually
-
Ability to ask real-time questions of presenters available during live sessions
-
Prices are inclusive of GST
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
genU Training
NETWORKING DRINKS SPONSOR
As a national registered training organisation our primary purpose is to deliver quality education and training to assist all members of the community to reach their employment goals.
Our job ready microcredential courses assist learners to develop core skills and to build the knowledge and confidence they need to enter the workforce. Our valuable industry connections with key employers and labour hire firms enable us to support our learners beyond their training.
We believe that everyone should have equal access to quality education and training.
ALFFIE
MC SPONSOR
Placing the right person into the right course is critical to achieving a successful participant outcome.
This is why alffie empowers people to tailor programs to meet their individual needs — in-line with the new Workforce Australia contract.
We do this through our custom-built technological and digital solutions, including our dashboards, alffie app, local labour market tools and post-placement support application.
alffie’s training programs provide participants with the skills, knowledge and practical experience they need to gain and sustain employment.
Select from our range of full courses, accredited micro-credential skill sets, employability skills modules and skills in demand employment training programs.
CVCHECK
Since 2005, CVCheck has helped nearly 1,000,000 individuals and over 30,000 employers to meet the demands of regulatory environments.
Our systems help thousands of employers across Australia and New Zealand make the most of their people. We partner with large and small businesses that want to hire the best workforce and ensure they meet all regulatory and company requirements.
CVCheck’s range of pre-employment checks are ideal for individuals looking to be job-ready and employers who need fast and accurate background checks on new and existing staff.
MARSH
NESA
NESA Community Development
Program Forum
Supporting strong delivery now & stronger design for the future
NESA MEMBERS ONLY EVENT!
It has been over twelve months since Community Development Providers (CDP) providers have had a chance to come together and discuss innovations, opportunities, and challenges within the program.
During that time, we have seen a range of policy and program decisions implemented, and the election of the Albanese Government.
Over the next twelve months, there are opportunities to improve the way we support job seekers and employers in remote communities.
The opportunity also exists to contribute to the design of a new approach to remote employment services.
Providers should attend to:
• Connect and network with other service providers
• Hear from the Department on the current policy and program parameters affecting remote employment services
• Inform and shape NESA’s policy contribution to the redesign process
MORE INFO COMING SOON!!
Event Details
VENUE
CANBERRA SOUTHERN CROSS CLUB
92-96 Corinna St, Phillip ACT 2606
FORUM
2 DAY EVENT
Wednesday 20 & Thursday 21 July 2022
8.30 - 9.00 Registrations
9.00 - 5.00 Forum
PRICE
NESA MEMBERS ONLY
$599.00pp
GST inclusive
CONTACT US
Alicia Weiderman
0432 919 899
aliciaw@nesa.com.au
NESA Coaching Program
Performance Management for new Leaders
ONLINE | 3 PARTS
WEDNESDAY 7, 14 AND 21 SEPTEMBER 2022
2.00PM - 3.00pm AEST
TARGET GROUP
All managers, team leaders and aspiring mangers
SUMMARY
The mere mention of the term ‘performance management’ is enough to send a shiver up the spine of new managers/team leaders and their staff. Many of us immediately think of nerve-wracking performance appraisals and sleepless nights prior to those underperformance discussions. It doesn’t have to be like this.
This 3-part coaching program introduces new team leaders, and those looking for new ideas or to benchmark, to some of the key elements of performance management. While Most providers will have extensive HR assistance and Performance Management Frameworks, this coaching program focuses on an inclusive outcome centred approach to addressing, rewarding or re-aligning staff performance.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Session 1 – Performance Management Framework? It’s much more than a Performance Agreement!
In this session we’ll look at performance management and why it’s so important to the success of an organisation. Good performance management is like preventative medicine: people and organisations can thrive, and costs of solving staffing problems are reduced. What does good performance management look like? What does a good Performance Agreement look like? We’ll talk about it today.
We’ll also commence work on our coaching program project – to develop a Performance Agreement template for frontline staff.
Session 2 – Performance Appraisal and Managing Under Performance
A good Performance Management Framework allows people and organisations to flourish. Performance Appraisal is an integral part of the ongoing performance management process. Most of us are good at good news. Sometimes, however, there will be performance issues that we need to address. In a few cases we may need to work through a more formal under performance management process. In today’s session we’ll look at the Performance Appraisal process and managing under performance.
Session 3 – Over to You….
Over the last two weeks participants have been developing a Performance Agreement template for the ‘employment consultant role’. Today is ‘show and tell’ day! What performance indicators did you include in your template? How will you measure performance, and what will your evidence sources be?
Facilitator
Damien Opolski
cost
OTHER
Each webinar session is expected to run for approximately 60 minutes including ample Q&A and discussion time. A PDF copy of the presentation will be distributed to all registrants. Once the series has been completed, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
CONTACT US
For further information on NESA PD training events please contact Amanda Owen +61 3 9624 2311 | EMAIL
NESA PD BOOST SUBSCRIPTION
BOOST YOUR WORKFORCE CAPABILITY
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INTRODUCING NESA’S PD BOOST SUBSCRIPTION OFFER
EXCLUSIVE TO NESA MEMBERS