MaPS provides free learning and development training and resources to parliamentarians and MOP(S) Act employees through the Professional Development Program (PDP).
Log in to MOP(S) Learning to view the full range of training currently on offer. If you do not have a MOP(S) Learning account, you can email MOPSTraining@finance.gov.au to create one.
MOP(S) Act Employee Induction Program for new and existing staff
The MaPS Induction Program is available to all MOP(S) Act employees via the MOP(S) Learning Portal. You will need a MOP(S) Learning account to register. If you do not have a MOP(S) Learning account, please contact MOPSTraining@finance.gov.au.
All staff are encouraged to attend. You will learn about your WHS obligations, workplace behaviours and responsibilities, as well as employment arrangements under the MOP(S) Act, expenses, terms and conditions and workplace support options available.
Virtual Induction
Sessions are delivered face to screen monthly, via GovTEAMS. Login now to MOP(S) Learning and register for the next available face to screen session here.
Face to face Induction
Face to face Induction sessions were delivered across all states from February to April 2023. You can request an office based session for your team if you have new and/or existing staff employees who wish to attend a face to face session. For more information, please contact MOPSTraining@finance.gov.au.
Online Foundation module
All new employees should complete the Online foundation module, a self-paced module that will provide you with foundation information relating to your employment under the MOP(S) Act, including workplace support options available. You are strongly encouraged to complete the module in the first few weeks of your commencement. Existing staff are encouraged to complete the Online foundation module to refresh their understanding of employment arrangements.
PEMS Training
You can request individual or group training sessions via GovTeams (online) with one of our external trainers. For individual training sessions and help, please call our MaPS Staff Help Desk for assistance on (02) 6215 3333 and ask to be directed to the PEMS training facilitator.
Upcoming training
June
Speech Writing and Presentation Training - Write to influence (2 June 2023)
Speech Writing and Presentation Training - Supercharge your writing style (6 June 2023)
Mental Health First Aid part a (7 June 2023)
AEC: referendum information session for staffers (13 June 2023)
Mental Health First Aid part b (14 June 2023)
Dealing with Conflict and Difficult Behaviour (16 June 2023)
Constituency Management (19 June 2023)
Mental Health and Burn-Out Personal Basics parts a & b (22 June 2023)
Cultural Appreciation (26 June 2023)
Resilience Foundations for Personal Wellbeing (27 June 2023)
What happened in the sittings (29 June 2023)
July
Cultural Appreciation (3 & 6 July 2023, 1hr and 45 mins each day) *Additional session for NAIDOC Week
Accidental Counsellor part a (13 July 2023)
Accidental Counsellor part b (14 July 2023)
Optimising Performance (24 July 2023)
On demand training and resources
A range of resources and on-demand training aimed at supporting your ongoing professional development is also available in MOP(S) Learning, including:
- SBS Inclusion Program
- Psychometric diagnostic tools - Express your Interest for a facilitated group session
Articles, podcasts and videos:
- 7 Stories That Prove The Importance of Teamwork
- Dare to Lead – with Brené Brown
- Seth Godwin – Leadership vs. Management
- The Power of Teamwork
External learning
Have you recently completed professional development training outside of MOP(S) Learning? You can have your training recorded by uploading the details of your completed training into your training history on MOP(S) Learning.
Learn how to upload your external training with our Creating an External Learning guide.