EL 2 Data Leadership
The EL2 level has a critical role to play in lifting the data capabilities of the APS in all of these dimensions. In addition to their responsibility to show data leadership in their use of data in their own activities, EL2s have a number of leadership responsibilities including building organisational capability and responsiveness, marshalling professional expertise, and harnessing information and opportunities. EL2s are also required to help raise the reputation of the entire public service, including by demonstrating professionalism and probity.
This course is designed to enhance data leadership knowledge and capability, focusing on the role data plays in the work of the public service and critical issues that impact on the availability, integrity and use of data. The course is pitched at EL2s in the APS, working in policy, regulatory, corporate, service delivery and other roles. That is, those that might not otherwise see themselves as Data Professionals.
This learning experience has been created by the Australian National University (ANU) in partnership with the APS Data Profession.
Participant benefits
- Optional additional assessment to obtain a micro-credential.
- Action-based and social learning to reinforce course content by utlising related case studies and problem solving relevant current issues facing APS agencies.
- Familiarity with the various uses of data in public policy, program management, and regulation.
- Awareness of agency data strategies and the capability expectations of APS, EL, and SES staff who are not employed as Data Professionals.
- Knowledge of key data concepts in the context of a leader making decisions, developing and implementing policy, and understanding the data analysis process.
- Ability to critically examine different ways of presenting data and how to communicate the results of data analysis.
- Recognition of how to safely manage data and to maximise its value for public policy and administration.
- Awareness of data quality frameworks and ethical and privacy principles.
- Familiarity with the latest developments in data analytics and their applicability to public policy and administration.
Suitable for
EL 2
Considerations
- The course is designed around 8 modules of 2 hours each. It is recommended that participants spend approximately 2 hours prior to the course familiarising themselves with material and completing some initial readings if possible.
- ANU will send out course material to enrolled participants via email before the course commences.
Category and User Level
This learning experience aligns with the Data Profession at the Lead level.
Price
$1,130 per attendee. Payment by credit card.
Note: This course has an optional micro-credential that can be obtained at an additional cost of $314. To successfully attain the micro-credential there is a requirement to complete additional assessment tasks. For further information about this micro-credential, please email dataprofession@abs.gov.au.
