Leadership Program Application Form 2012

Leadership Program – Application Form 2012

LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 2012

Diploma of Government

The Leadership program (formerlyknown as Wal-Meta) provides an Indigenous specific career development program, with accredited and non-accredited components. The Program is targeted at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Public Sector staff employed at the AO3-AO5 leveland equivalent. The 12 month program has been designed to provide participants with the relevant skills and qualifications (Diploma of Government) to advance to higher level positions within the Queensland Public Sector (QPS).

The program is comprehensive with an emphasis on proactive learning through quality on-the-job work experience, accredited and non-accredited training. The Diploma will be delivered through a flexible study mode with the use of print-based materials. All units are inclusive of the program and are compulsory to complete.

To assist culturally inclusive curriculum and improve learning outcomes for participants, most presenters will be Indigenous, however, non-Indigenous people will contribute to the Program.It specifically targets Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander QPS employees with the drive and energy to embrace the opportunity to develop their leadership skills on a personal and professional level.

The non-accredited component of the Program is delivered through 3 x three day block training sessions. The training provided on these blocks will be tailored to meet student’s needs. Areas of study will include networking, change management and time management as well as the eleven topic areas of the Diploma of Government.

The Program fee of $5,600 is inclusive of all training including the accredited and non-accredited components. For ALL STUDENTS, each agency is responsible for organising and paying for travel to and from the venue in Brisbane and accommodation if required for the training blocks.

REFUND POLICY - For all government funded courses, a refund of the Program fee will beconsidered up to the start of delivery of scheduledclasses (Block Training 1). After that date, there will be limited groundsfor consideration of refunds, including:Illness/injury for which a medical certificate isrequired;Acceptance of a QTAC offer; and other exceptional circumstances forwarded in writingwith the final decision byRudTek Pty Ltd. However, in exceptional circumstancesstudents may approach the Trainers to have their case considered.THERE ARE NO REFUNDS ONCE A COURSE HAS COMMENCED.

Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (verified by a certified Confirmation of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Islander descent form or a confirmation letter from anAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation/Elder), and must be committed to advancing themselves on both a personal and professional level.

AS PART OF THE FINAL SELECTION PROCESS, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM IN FULL AND FORWARD A SIGNED ORIGINAL TO RudTek PTY LTD. (Failure to do this could result in risking selection for participation on the Program). Final selection is competitive. Departments are required to be judicious when nominating suitable/and or interested applicants, ensuring they are genuinely committed to completing the Program.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: FRIDAY 29 JUNE 2012

We look forward to your participation in the 2012 Leadership Program.

Leadership Program

2012 - Application Form

Please provide as much information as possible, if you need to add additional information attach extra pages. When completing the form type or print clearly in strong black ink.

FORWARD ELECTRONICALLY YOUR CURRENT RESUME

PARTICIPANT DETAILS
Name: / Date of Birth:
Department: / Work Unit:
Work Address (postal & physical location):
Work Phone: / Mobile no:
Fax number:
Work Email:
Current position: / Level: / Years of service with the Qld Public Sector:
Preferred mode of contact/s (please circle):
PostEmailFaxPhoneIn-person
SUPERVISOR DETAILS
Name: / Position:
Department: / Work Unit:
Work Address (postal & physical location):
Work Phone: / Fax number:
Work Email:
Preferred mode of contact/s (please circle):
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WORKPLACE COACH DETAILS
Name: / Position:
Department: / Work Unit:
Work Address (postal & physical location):
Work Phone: / Fax number:
Work Email:
Preferred mode of contact/s (please circle):
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EMPLOYMENT

CLEARLY DESCRIBE YOUR CURRENT ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES FROM YOUR CURRENT POSITION DESCRIPTION:

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Position: / Period of Employment:
Department/Organisation:
Describe your role & responsibilities:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. Do you have any formal qualifications? Please list includingthe date of completion. / Course title/code/number / Completion date
2. What other training and development programs have you completed? Please indicate course name and date undertaken, this includes non-accredited training.(i.e. computer course in-house – year completed) / Course title/code/number / Completion Date

This section is to be completed by your IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Please comment on the above applicant’s skills and development needs.

How can you assistto develop these skills?

REFEREES

Referees are an essential phase of the selection process. Applications may not be considered without a recommendation from at least 2 referees. Referees can be workplace or departmental or community people.

It is important you inform the referees about your interest in the Program and the reason you are seeking their support.

YOUR REFEREES SHOULD NOT BE MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY.

Departmental Referee: / Name/Title:
Department:
Work Phone/Fax/Email:
Reason to support the applicant in participating in the program:
Community Referee: / Name/Title:
Organisation:
Phone/Fax/Email:
Reason to support the applicant in participating in the program:

Your commitment to the Program is essential for your success.

APPLICANT’S ENDORSEMENT

I wish to participate in the 2012 Leadership Program and I commit to the requirements of this program in the form of attendance at all blocks, active participation in all classes and completion of all study components.

APPLICANT’S NAME / APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE
______/ ______
DATE:______

SPONSOR’S (MANAGERS) ENDORSEMENT

I endorse this nomination and agree to support the applicant’s participation on 2012 Leadership Program. I understand that our Department will meet the full program costs and any ancillary costs as mentioned.

MANAGER’S NAME / MANAGER’S SIGNATURE
______/ ______
DATE:______
PROGRAM INVOICE TO BE FORWARDED TO DEPT/PERSON PAYING FOR YOUR COURSE FEES:
Name: / Agency:
Postal Address:
Phone no:
Fax no: / Email:

**IMPORTANT – PLEASE MAKE SURE THIS IS COMPLETED BEFORE YOU SEND IN YOUR APPLICATION – PAYMENT IS DUE PRIOR TO STARTING THE PROGRAM**

PSP50104 DIPLOMA OF GOVERNMENT

Number of units needed for the qualification – 11 units (6 core + 5 electives)

CORE UNITS

PSPOHS501AMonitor and maintain workplace safety

This unit covers the monitoring and improvement of the organisation's occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area to achieve and maintain occupational health and safety standards.

PSPLEGN501A Promote Compliance with Legislation in the Public Sector

This unit covers promotion of compliance with legislation in the public sector. It includes modelling compliance with legislation and related public sector guidelines and procedures and encouraging and assisting others to comply.

PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service

This unit covers the responsibility of those in public service to model and encourage in others the highest standards of ethical conduct. It includes promoting ethical standards, assisting staff to avoid conflicts of interest, and modelling and fostering integrity of conduct.

PSPGOV512AUse complex workplace communication strategies

This unit covers complex workplace communication for working at middle management level with internal and external clients, colleagues and other staff. It includes preparing for complex communication, analysing and responding to opinions, presenting a convincing argument, and developing a range of communication strategies.

PSPGOV504BUndertake research and analysis

This unit covers research and analysis to develop advice and recommendations. It includes identifying and undertaking research, analysing information and applying the results of analysis, maintaining information systems, and compiling reports from information.

PSPGOV505APromote diversity

This unit covers the implementation of workplace diversity strategies to promote diversity through the development of effective and inclusive work practices, the generation of new ideas, and to improve the organisation's responsiveness to the community. It includes providing diversity input to strategies, policies and plans, attracting and developing a diverse workforce and monitoring diversity outcomes.

ELECTIVE UNITS

PSPGOV502A Develop Client Services

This unit covers identification of service requirements to meet client needs. It includes analysis of client needs, review of client service, and promotion, development and enhancement of client service.

PSPGOV519A Manage performance

This unit covers supervision and performance management in accordance with the organisation’s performance management system. It includes linking individual / workgroup activities to organisational goals, setting performance expectations, measuring performance achievements, and renegotiating performance and development plans.

PSPGOV514A Facilitate change

This unit covers facilitation of workplace change in public sector environments where role ambiguity and uncertainty often accompany the change process. It includes planning for the introduction of change, dealing with emerging challenges and opportunities and handling ambiguity in the change process.

PSPGOV511A Provide leadership

This unit covers achievement of operational results and effective working relationships through leadership, feedback and support of individuals in a workgroup that may exist in the workplace, be formed for a special purpose or project, or consist of community members, volunteers, interagency members, etc.

PSPGOV506A Support workplace coaching and mentoring

This unit covers promotion and support for coaching and mentoring in the organisation. It includes developing a coaching/mentoring strategy, establishing a coaching/mentoring framework, implementing and supporting coaching/mentoring, monitoring coaching and mentoring arrangements and consolidating opportunities for further coaching/mentoring.

Delivery for the Diploma of Government

Workbook 1 - PSPOHS501A Monitor and maintain workplace safety

Workbook 2 - PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service |PSPLEGN501BPromote compliance with legislation in the public sector | PSPGOV502B Develop client services | PSPGOV505A Promote diversity

Workbook 3 –PSPGOV512A Use complex workplace communication strategies |PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis

Workbook 4 - PSPGOV511A Provide leadership |PSPGOV506A Support workplace coaching and mentoring |PSPGOV514A Facilitate change |PSPGOV519A Manage performance

Dates for 2012 Leadership Programs

PROGRAM 1

1. Block Training 1 – 20-22March 2012

Workplace Assessment Visit 1 – June 2012

2. Block Training 2 – 18-20 September 2012

Workplace Assessment Visit 2 – December 2012/January 2013

3. Block Training 3 – 19-21 March 2013

PROGRAM 2

1. Block Training 1 – 24-26 July 2012

Workplace Assessment Visit 1 – October 2012

2. Block Training 2 – 5-7 February 2013

Workplace Assessment Visit 2 – April 2013

3. Block Training 3 – 23-25 July 2013

CHECKLIST:

PLEASE CHECK TO ENSURE THAT ALL INFORMATION IS COMPLETEAND RETURN TO:

The selection process requires applicants to complete:

2012 Leadership Program Application Form – completing ALL sections in detail and SIGNED endorsement;
Attach their current Resume Electronically;
A certified copy of Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent Formor a confirmation letter from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation/Elder

By Post:

RudTek – Leadership Program

PO Box 2064

Sunnybank Hills Qld 4109

By Email:

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact:

Cherie Rudzitis

0409 577 233

OR TRAINERS -

Sonia Williams - 0421 430 608 –

Debra Mooney - 0409 622 627 –

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: FRIDAY 29 JUNE 2012