Probity in Procurement: Rules, Roles and Red Flags
Probity in procurement means running a process that is fair, impartial and defensible. Learn the rules, roles and red flags that every Australian procurement professional needs to understand.
Why Financial Literacy Matters in Grants Management and Administration
Financial literacy in grants management is the ability to read, interpret and act on financial information across the grant lifecycle — from budgeting an application to acquitting the funds. This guide covers what Australian rules require, what the ANAO found
Balancing Rigour and Reach: The Real-World Challenges of Proportionality in Government Grants
While government grant guidelines mandate "proportionality," a risk-averse public sector culture and rigid digital systems often force excessive compliance onto low-value and low-risk grants. Learn more about how to protect under-resourced grantees and drive community impact.
What Skills Do Grants Administrators Need?
Grants administrators need a blend of technical and people skills: command of the Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles, probity, financial literacy, fair assessment and disciplined record keeping. Here is what the role involves at every stage of the grant lifecycle.
Why Does Strategic Risk Matter in Local Government?
Strategic risk threatens a council's ability to deliver services, renew infrastructure and stay financially sustainable. This guide explains the main strategic risks facing Australian councils, from finances to cyber and climate, and how councils are now required to manage them.
From compliance to confidence: reframing probity as a core public sector capability
Recent procurement failures highlight the danger of treating probity as a mere checklist rather than an active, professional judgement. Explore why embedding probity as a core capability is essential for safeguarding decision quality and public trust.
Strategic Risk Management for Not-for-Profit Leaders
One-day strategic risk management workshop for not-for-profit leaders. Delivered in Perth by AcademyGlobal and ISRM. Covers risk identification, assessment, governance, and emerging threats.
Risk Management Fundamentals
A practical 1-day workshop centred on ISO 31000:2018. Learn to identify, assess and mitigate enterprise risks through case studies and group exercises.
Public Sector Procurement Fundamentals
A one-day program for public sector staff covering the procurement lifecycle, probity, governance frameworks and value for money.