The PWSS Academy
The PWSS Academy facilitates learning and professional development for MoP(S) Act Employees and parliamentarians.
The PWSS designs and develops bespoke professional development training to meet the needs of our nation's leaders and their staff in their fast-paced, dynamic workplace.
This includes in-house delivery of programs customised for CPWs; the development of new initiatives to address emerging needs.
The PWSS Academy brings our education, training and professional development offerings into a central learning hub, which includes:
- Work-integrated education and training programs;
- Learning and development pathways to support you to reach your full potential;
- Executive coaching to elevate leadership practice;
- Curated professional development pathways for individuals and offices;
- Promotion of key wellbeing and inclusion events to raise awareness and understanding;
- Guest speaker events to share excellence in practice; and
- Networking opportunities for peer learning.
Login to PWSS Academy to view the full range of training currently on offer, or contact the PWSS Learning and Development team to request a user account.
Professional Development Program
The PWSS Academy delivers the Professional Development Program (PDP) for MOP(S) Act employees.
Staff can access training through a range of flexible methods, including face-to-face, virtual live learning, and webinars, as well as self-paced options such as e-learning and tools (e.g. handouts, templates, articles, books, podcasts, and videos).
Popular courses that may be offered through the PWSS Academy, include:
- De-escalating Challenging Conversations
- Wellbeing and Performance under Pressure
- Communicating Effectively with Stakeholders
- Project Management
- Effective Time Management
- Media Relations
- Write to Influence
- Policy Essentials
- Speech Writing
- Cultural Appreciation
- Bystander Action
- Managing Vicarious Trauma
- Trauma Informed Practice
- Mental Health First Aid
- Disability Awareness
- Deaf Awareness
- Basic Auslan
The PWSS Academy team are available to consult with staff and offices who have particular needs to assist in finding quality, fit-for-purpose solutions. We offer bespoke training to offices around Australia.