Leading as a digital professional

A leader can be at any level.

We've designed this section for those who are:

  • experts in their field and/or
  • in a formal leadership position like the SES and/or
  • are mentors or teachers.

If you:

  • have the mindset to implement digital and cultural change in your workplace
  • want to influence your leaders and your agency’s digital strategy
  • are looking to help mentor others in your organisation or across government.

We think you will find this content useful.

Gamification in government

At PAX AU 2022, the Gamifying Government Panel showcased public sector innovation that uses game design technology and priciples. Since 2018, the Gamifying Government Panel at PAX Aus convention has showcased how government is using gaming, 3D and virtual reality technology…

Taking steps towards accessibility and inclusion

Talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion helps remove barriers that exclude people with a disability. Cath Rayner at work at her desk By Susan Baird I recently took the…

Develop your career and connect with women in digital

The Coaching for Women in Digital is now open for applications. The Digital Profession and Accenture’s online Coaching for Women in Digital program focuses on group coaching to help you develop leadership skills in digital related roles within the public sector. This…

Giving back – rejoining WITEM™ as a mentor

Past WITEM™ mentee Sarah Polhill (Chief Information Officer, ACCC), shares her experience as a mentor, and her desire to give back to the program. The Dell Women in IT Executive Mentoring (WITEM™) is a 12-month mentoring and coaching program for talented Executive Level 2 (…

Reflections on WITEM

The Dell Women in IT Executive Mentoring (WITEM) is a 12-month program for talented Executive Level 2 (EL2) women in the APS. How was your experience on the program, especially during COVID-19? There are 3 key words I would use to describe my experience – …

APS Career Pathfinder tool

We designed the APS Career Pathfinder tool to help people explore digital career options in government. We designed the APS Career Pathfinder tool to help people explore digital and other career options in government.

Join the Digital Profession

Connect, learn and collaborate across all levels of government. Connect, learn and collaborate across all levels of government.

Senior Executive Program in Digital Transformation for the Public Sector

Learn new strategies, insights and approaches for leading in the digital age. The Senior Executive Program was held on 7-8 March 2023. We will publish details for the next round when details have been confirmed. 

APS Head of the Digital Profession

APS Head of the Digital Profession Chris Fechner is the Head of the Digital Profession. Chris leads the Digital Profession to build the digital capability of the Australian Public Service (APS) to deliver government services fit for the digital age.