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Summary
AIM Public Sector, which is supported by our dedicated leadership and development group, the Centre for Public Management, is where Australians come to learn the unique intricacies of working in the public sector.
Faculty description
Of the 20,000 managers and leaders who attend AIM programs every year, more than 40% of them currently work in the public sector. AIM Public Sector is committed to providing Australia’s government and civic workforce with the professional development they need to succeed in their careers. Across a range of Short Courses, which are available for study at AIM campuses and through virtual classrooms to ensure all Australians can access this premier training, you will explore advanced management techniques catered to the nature of the public sector, as well as government finance and writing skills.
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>2,000,000 Australians are employed in the public sector between Commonwealth, state, and local government
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(AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF STATISTICS, 2020)
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The Australian Public Service Commission prioritises skills around Leadership practice and Management expertise
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(APSC, 2018)
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Full-time public sector employees earn 10% more weekly on average than those in the private sector
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(AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF STATISTICS, 2020)
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29.2% of public servants hold either a certificate or diploma as their highest qualification
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(GOOD UNIVERSITIES GUIDE)
Target Audience
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PUBLIC SERVANTS
who want to expand their relevant knowledge to advance their career
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BEGINNERS AND NEWCOMERS
wanting to start a career in the public sector
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GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
looking to grow their management and leadership capability
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PRIVATE SECTOR MANAGERS
seeking skills that will allow them to shift their career path
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AIM Public Sector Facilitators
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Call to Action
Download the AIM Public Sector Guide
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FAQs
Public sector leadership operates within higher accountability, complex stakeholder environments and stricter policy and governance frameworks. Leaders must balance service outcomes with transparency, equity and stewardship of public resources, often working across agencies and community expectations.
Public sector professionals face rapid digital change, rising community expectations, workforce capacity pressures and the need to deliver more with limited resources. AIM’s public sector courses build capability in adaptive leadership, strategic planning and practical management tools, enabling teams to respond to change, improve performance and deliver consistent public value.
