**Please note, this course is open to middle to senior managers of Victorian statutory agencies and authorities only

Course leader
Julian Gardner

This program is an exciting new ANZSOG initiative for holders of statutory offices in Victoria and their senior staff. The program recognises that while statutory offices are established in a wide variety of forms with varying degrees of separateness from government, they share a need to operate within a public sector framework as well as a distinct set of management and governance challenges.

The program will use a mix of engaging case studies and vignettes, group exercises and interaction with leading current practitioners to explore the key issues involved in balancing interconnectedness and independence with Ministers and departments. Designed after close consultation with a range of statutory officers and purpose-built to help explore common dilemmas, the program is designed to provide frameworks, skills and knowledge to help participants negotiate the practical challenges they face daily.

Who should attend?
The course is ideally suited for statutory officers who have not previously worked in senior roles inside government, and for middle to senior managers in statutory offices who need to think strategically and manage relationships with Ministers and departments.