APS Workplace Excellence Awards

These awards presented recently in Melbourne, showcase outstanding psychology programs in workplaces that are developed to improve outcomes and the bottom line.

The EPA had partnered with BDO Industrial and Organisational Psychology to deliver the EPA Aspiring Leaders Development program which was jointly submitted earlier this year for the Awards.

The EPA was subsequently nominated as a finalist in the Award for 'Learning and Development'.

The award recognises outstanding approaches to learning and development that demonstrate strong links to the organisation’s strategy.

Entrants were required to show innovative use of learning process and technology in the program and demonstrate the application of learning content in the workplace by its participants.

EPA HR Manager Special Projects Sue Kite, said it was a hard challenge and although BHP Billiton won the category, it was still a significant achievement for the EPA to be amongst some of the best in this field.

“The Workplace Excellence Awards are an initiative of the APS College of Organisational Psychologists that celebrate exceptional achievement and innovation in the workplace and recognise best practice in organisational psychology,” she said.

“The nomination follows the EPA’s comprehensive approach for the program including 360 degree surveys and two psychometric pre-assessments, coursework, experiential learning, coaching, development plans, rigorous evaluation and follow up refreshers for participants.”

EPA Chief Executive Tony Circelli said by being named a finalist was a recognition of the EPA’s work towards investing in programs that develop future leaders in the public service.

“This reflects on our commitment to develop and encourage the next generation of leaders from within our organisation,” Mr Circelli said.