- Institute of Public Administration Australia recognises excellence in public administration
- Department of Education leader wins major public service accolade
- Key education initiatives recognised for important community impact
Education Minister Dr Tony Buti has congratulated the Department of Education for their outstanding success at today's 2024 Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) WA Achievement Awards.
The awards are the premier accolades for the public sector in Western Australia, recognising individual and organisational excellence in public service achievement.
The Department was recognised for outstanding leadership with former Director General Lisa Rodgers PSM winning the Leader of the Year in State or Federal Government.
This award acknowledges an individual who is respected for leading an organisation to the highest of standards and delivering impactful outcomes in the interests of serving the community.
The Premier's Reading Challenge, Alcohol and other Drug Virtual Reality pilot project, and Western Australian Student Assistance Payment, were also recognised as category finalists.
WINNER
Leader of the Year in State or Federal Government
Department of Education - Former Director General Lisa Rodgers PSM
FINALISTS
Best Practice in Children's Consultation
Department of Education - The Premier's Reading Challenge
Best Practice in Innovation
Department of Education - Alcohol and other Drug Virtual Reality pilot project
Best Practice in Collaboration Across Government Agencies
Department of Education, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, School Curriculum and Standards Authority - Western Australian Student Assistance Payment
As stated by Education Minister Dr Tony Buti:
"This really is testament to the outstanding work being done by the Department of Education and the commitment of former Director General Lisa Rodgers to enhancing educational outcomes for children in Western Australia during her time in the role.
"Winning this prestigious accolade shows her outstanding charge of the Department, which has produced great results for public education.
"Her exceptional leadership as Director General over the past six years has set the Department up for the future and helped enable these initiatives to be implemented."
