Victoria's public purpose sector association

IPAA Victoria is where public purpose sector leaders share ideas, experiences and nurture the leaders of tomorrow.

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In conversation with Commissioner Ro Allen AM

Public Sector Perspectives Podcast

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Public purpose work is involved. Capability and connection matters.

Capability that keeps you ahead
Build high-impact skills in policy, leadership and service delivery through expert-led courses, webinars and workshops.

Connections that open doors
Join a statewide network of public purpose professionals across more than 90 organisations and build valuable sector connections.

Recognition that builds pride and reputation
Celebrate excellence and grow your profile through awards, recognition programs and fellowship opportunities.

Events where the sector meets
Access Victoria’s leading public purpose events, with member discounts, priority access and year-round networking opportunities.

Victoria's public purpose sector association

Enjoy the benefits of being a member

In conversation with Commissioner Ro Allen AM

Public Sector Perspectives Podcast

Thursday 6 Aug 2026

Top 50 Women Awards 2026

Recognising and celebrating leadership across the public purpose sector

Ready for the new financial year?

August registration open

Gain the Policy Edge

Your pathway to policy excellence starts here. Turn ambition into influence and shape policies that deliver better outcomes for communities across Victoria.

Public purpose work is involved. Capability and connection matters.

What's On

Top 50 Women Awards 2026

Navigating caretaker conventions

Gain the Policy Edge

Writing Briefs for Decision Makers

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Executive Program for Digital and AI Project Governance

Public Sector Writing

Influencing

Systems Thinking & Systems Leadership

AI readiness in government: data, privacy, policy and governance

AI‑enabled team: redesigning collaboration with trust, transparency and shared accountability

AI and the capabilities that matter: judgement, accountability and responsible decision-making

Making AI Work in practice: embedding and scaling AI

News & Insights

IPAA Victoria celebrates mentor program pilot graduation

Empathy and objectivity: must public servants choose?

Fellows feature: in conversation with Commissioner Ro Allen AM

Top 50 Women Awards 2026

Garran Oration at Government House Victoria: reflecting on democracy and the institutions that protect it

Sector leaders unpack the 2026–27 State Budget at the IPAA Victoria State Budget Briefing

International Women’s Day 2026 revisit – Karen Fletcher

International Women’s Day 2026 revisit – Tania Farha

Balancing the scales: every story matters

How to write a great nomination

Top-sharing: job-sharing at the executive level

In conversation with Jonathan Spear, CEO, Infrastructure Victoria

Fellows Feature: Interview with Paul Broderick PSM, Commissioner of the State Revenue Office

Public Sector Perspectives: AI, Policy and Practice with Dr Steve Hodgkinson

International Women’s Day revisit – Professor Jayashri Kulkarni AM

International Women’s Day revisit – Professor Marion Saville AM

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IPAA Victoria's strategic plan 2026 - 2030

Strategic Pillar 1: Member Driven

Strategic Pillar 2: Strengthen Sector Capability

Strategic Pillar 3: Strengthen sector pride & reputation

Strategic Pillar 4: Advancing Self-Determination​

Strategic Pillar 4: Advancing Self-Determination