Tasmanian broadband development program

The Tasmanian Government is committed to enabling the business, social and education benefits of the digital economy by fostering an innovative, sustainable and vibrant digital services and information communications technology ICT industry. This is being achieved by:.

Tasmania's geographic, demographic and economic diversity along with its size means that it provides a robust, representative and easily accessible sample population for digital companies and research organisations wanting to test and adapt their products for a western market. Through improved access to super-fast broadband, Tasmania is a hub for digital content developers, digital technology innovators and digital economy entrepreneurs, such as:.

Sense T is using data, sensing technologies and data analytics to help see alignments and opportunities, to improve decision making and create real impact. It has already made a dramatic impact on innovation and productivity, as well as supporting better resource and environmental management. Participants must have direct reports and supervise between four and eight people.

Register P Click on the link corresponding to the appropriate program above. There has been a range of communication techniques and management resources provided that I can draw on in my role.

The facilitators of the sessions are great at linking the theory to real life implementation and I feel that it has helped me build confidence when approaching difficult situations in the workplace.

The course is constructed to be very supportive, it has been really good to meet and learn from other participants. It is a great course for managers at all levels. I have learned some real skills that are usable in the workplace. The trainers are extremely knowledgeable. I'm networking with people who are sharing my experiences, even if we come from different areas.

Above all, I've found out that we all share similar stories. We investigate problems we all recognise, from different perspectives. This has helped to develop creative strategies I would never consider. I can highly recommend it. The Program provides a great opportunity to build upon your experience and previous training, to extend your skills, and to continuously improve in your role as a State Service Manager.

Jennifer Fitzpatrick, Marketing and Communications Manager, Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority I found the Manager Essentials Program incredibly helpful for better understanding the State Service as well as making connections with other managers from different agencies who are dealing with similar challenges. I have benefited, as has my whole team, from the skills and perspective I have gained through the self-reflection on my own management style and the small positive changes I have been able to implement in our work environment that has improved overall contentment, motivation and productivity The content of the program was interesting and relevant as a whole, some aspects were of more interest on a personal basis and some you do because there is inherent value.

You get out of it what you put in. As a package the program has contributed to my knowledge base as a people manager. Ross Thomas, Deputy Registrar. Department of justice The Program is extremely interactive and provides participants with a fantastic opportunity to network and hear from others undertaking a wide range of roles across the State Service.

Senior Executive roles are offered as fixed-term contracts for up to five years, with similar conditions such as leave provisions to non-executive level appointments. Recruitment is to a Statement of Duties, which includes the duties that are to be performed; the criteria for selection of a person to perform those duties; the level of responsibility associated with those duties; and any essential requirements for the performance of those duties consistent with Employment Direction No 1.

Appointment is made by an Instrument of Appointment which sets out all the terms and conditions of employment. Other key documents describing your appointment will be provided by the agency into which you are recruited. These include:. Senior Executives, in common with all State Service employees, are required to participate in a Performance management and development process.

Employment Direction No 17 outlines the recommended approach to performance management and development for Senior Executives. Professional development opportunities, such as the continuance of the Tasmanian Executive Leadership Development Program ; SES Officer Masterclasses and Forums ; and the establishment of formal mentoring and coaching networks are the main strategies to be pursued in As enrolments for individual SES development initiatives are opened, information will be sent to Heads of Agencies, for dissemination to the SES cohort.

Senior Executives are employed on an attractive salary that includes superannuation with the approval of salary progression made in accordance with Employment Direction No Our work philosophy recognises that people have lives outside of work, and conditions and attitudes in our workplaces support this.