MaPS provides free learning and development training and resources to parliamentarian 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.
What's new?
The Induction Program is available face to screen to all new and existing employees. New dates for face to face sessions have been added to the calendar and will be available starting February 2023 across all states.
Enrol here to attend the next available session near you.
The program covers HR terms and conditions, WHS obligations, health & wellbeing and support options available to you. The engaging face to face sessions will provide you with an opportunity to hear from our HR experts, interact with and meet other MoP(S) Act staff from across your state and get to know your Commonwealth Parliamentary Office (CPO).
If you would like to discuss options for office-based sessions delivered to your team in an electorate office, please contact mopstraining@finance.gov.au.
2023 Face to Face Schedule*
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Canberra |
Sydney |
Brisbane |
Darwin |
Melbourne |
Adelaide |
Perth |
Launceston |
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10-Feb |
20-Feb |
22-Feb |
24-Feb |
27-Feb |
1-Mar |
15-Mar |
3-Apr |
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21-Feb |
23-Feb |
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28-Feb |
2-Mar |
16-Mar |
4-Apr |
* The current schedule is based on the proposed 2023 Parliamentary Sitting Calendar and may be subject to change
PEMS Training
The PEMS National Training Program face-to-face sessions will be available in your state starting February 2023. Dates coincide with the Induction Program and provide a great opportunity for you to register for both.
The sessions are targeted at MOP(S) Act employees and will assist you as a new PEMS user to build on your current knowledge. Registrations are now open via the MOP(S) Learning Portal.
Upcoming training
February
Resilience Foundations for Personal Wellbeing (8 February 2023)
Constituency Management (14 February 2023)
Resilience Skills & Psychologically Safe Team Leaders (15 February 2023)
Empathy Skills & Positive Communications for Leaders (28 February 2023)
Cultural Appreciation (28 February 2023)
Dealing with Conflict and Difficult Behaviours (28 February 2023)
March
Mental Health & Resilience – The Working Mind for Managers part b (2 March 2023)
Constituency Management (8 March 2023)
Speech Writing & Presentation Training (16 March 2023)
Welcoming Customers with a Disability (20 March 2023)
Cultural Appreciation (22 March 2023)
Mental Health and Burn-out Personal Basics (29 March 2023)
April
Disability Awareness (18 April 2023)
Accidental Counsellor part a (19 April 2023)
Accidental Counsellor part b (20 April 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 – New!
- Psychometric diagnostic tools - Express your Interest for a facilitated group session – New!
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.