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Canberra Branch News

ACS Canberra Workshop - Workplace Conflict Resolution

As individuals our needs, ideas, beliefs, values, goals and expectations vary consistently; resulting in much diversity in the workplace. Unfortunately the diversity in thought and actions often becomes the very trigger of Conflict between team members; affecting employees, clients and ultimately the bottom-line of the business. What starts as a simple disagreement if unresolved may escalate to avoidance, inability to work together, verbal assaults and resentment. In some cases it leads to hostility, eventual separation from the organization and exhaustive legal battles.

By end of workshop, you will:

Understand how you relate to conflict
Recognise the stages of conflict
Understand your approach to conflict resolution
Learn to move forward when win-win seems impossible
Understand the role that pay-offs play in conflict situations
Understand the interplay of games in relation to conflict
Learn how to map conflict – simple and complex
Learn to read complex conflict
Create options and know to act on them
Apply a creative response to a conflict
Value differences
Understand behavioural styles during a conflict
Active Listening
Assertiveness vs. Aggression
Managing Emotions
Handling difficult emotions
Facilitating another’s exploration of a conflict situation
Willingness to resolve
Acknowledgement in Conflict

Managing ‘unwillingness to resolve in others’

Click the link to register online now: Register

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ACS Meet your Potential Employers - ICT Career Week

Interactive Meeting of ICT Student and Graduate Members with Prospective Employers

Venue: The Canberra Club in West Row Civic
Date: 30 July 2012
Time: From 5.15pm to 7.15pm

You are invited to be part of “ACS Meet your Potential Employers” event and to promote the ICT Career week.

This event will be an interactive meeting with potential employers, graduate students and members with great deal of energy and enthusiasm to take up new challenges and orient themselves to advance themselves in their career and professional as per the requirements of the industry.

The main objective of the meeting is to generate appreciation among student and graduate members about the skills that the employers value in their prospective employees so to enable them to orient themselves and enhance their career prospects.

As Employers, this will provide a great opportunity for you to meet recent graduates and job seekers with modern ICT skills to meet your needs. Given the proven success of our previous "Meet Your Employers" experience, you can expect to find your future employees by being here, you will also be promoting your organisation amongst ICT graduates, industry and the local community.

As Graduate Students and Job seekers, you would benefit by meeting with potential employers to better understand their organisational needs, current ICT industry demands and explore possible employment opportunities to be successful in your career.

Venue: A Booth space (desk with two Chairs) will be provided to each Employer and a minimum two staff member per Employer is allowed, you are welcome to bring your organizational banners and brochures, promotion materials to the event.

Catering: A light hot finger food & soft drink and water will be also provided

Employers Booth is limited; a line of confirmation shall be highly appreciated. For more info and to secure the booth space, please contact ACS Canberra Office on 6230 1588 or RSVP your attendance of confirmation to Jenalle.wei@acs.org.au as soon as possible or before 23rd July 2012.

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ACS Canberra Job Opportunity – Policy Role

A role exists for a Federal Government Relations Executive to be located at the ACS Canberra offices on Northbourne.

Reporting to the Manager, Policy and Stakeholder Planning, the role will assist in ongoing engagement with Government including representation on reference groups, and forums.

The successful applicant will need to provide analysis and advice, including strategic positioning for ACS policy.

If you have the relevant background, or skills to perform well and you are passionate about ongoing professionalization of the ICT workforce, then please apply at acscanb@acs.org.au attention ACS Canberra Branch Manager.

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PSARN International Job Opportunity - Software Engineer

PSARN International Pty Ltd is seeking a software engineer to work within Software Engineering Team. The successful candidate will be participate in the development of a of our leading edge products using our award winning Titan Framework. As such, an ability to communicate and collaborate with clients to determine requirements will be an essential part of the role.

The position will also be responsible for developing prototype through to production user applications environment (in combination with Java script and PHP). As such the successful candidate will have very strong Java script expertise and significant experience in development and testing of commercial software applications. They will also be adept in use of software development processes and systems.

Location: Canberra

For more info, please contact: Peter Lucey on 02 6162 1342 and send your resume via email to recruitment@psarn.com.au.

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WICked news... Leadership workshop

As the ACS Canberra is a strong supporter of WIC and qualifies for the member rate of $75. Please click here for registration for this event if you are an ACS member. For more info, please go to http://www.wic.org.au/default.aspx .

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2012 VETnetwork Australia - Biennial National Conference

VETnetwork Australia (Vocational Education and Training Network Australia Incorporated) is a national professional association dedicated to the advancement and improvement of vocational education and training across Australia. VETnetwork Australia’s mission is to provide nationally focused, quality leadership and professional support for the engagement of young people in vocational education, leading to successful transitions. Members include teachers, trainers, career advisers, program coordinators, peak industry bodies, business, administrative and support personnel committed to vocational education and youth transition.

VETnetwork Australia’s core values are:
* We value engagement on a national basis - this is to ensure congruence between the expectations of our members and our other key stakeholders and to assist in disseminating innovations and initiatives efficiently and effectively nationally;
* We value quality leadership and professional learning - these are demonstrated by the services we provide to our members and the advocacy we provide on behalf of them;
* We value diversity of membership - including all individuals and organisations that support the engagement of young people in vocational education, leading to successful transitions;
* We value successful transitions - a successful

Overview
The VETnetwork Australia 2012 Biennial National Conference will be held at the National Convention Centre in Canberra from Wednesday October 17th to Friday October 19th 2012.

The Conference provides an opportunity for VET practitioners from senior secondary schools and colleges, career and enterprise educators, training organisations, university academics, researchers, policy developers, consultants and industry to network, learn, interact and engage.

The theme for the 2012 conference is “Paving Pathways – improving quality : realising opportunity”.

It is expected that there will be at least 600 delegates from across Australia and overseas.

Sponsoring this Conference will provide your organisation with an excellent opportunity to participate in high quality professional learning, showcase your products and services and engage with a diverse network of inspiring leaders in VET from across Australia.

For all enquiries, please contact:
Keri Torney
VETnetwork Australia
PO Box 436
Highgate SA 5063
P 08 8372 6944
E keri.torney@urrbraehsa.sa.edu.au
F 08 8372 6943

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National News

Expressions of Interest for ACS Specialism Advisory Groups

Are you passionate about Software Development or your role as a Business Analyst?

The ACS is seeking expressions of interest from individuals to join our new Specialism Advisory Groups. Currently the specialist areas are Software Development and Business Analyst.

Specialism Advisory Groups provide advice to the ACS on matters concerning competency/skill requirements necessary for certification, body of knowledge, educational and ongoing professional development requirements for a specialism that has been certified under the ACS Certification Scheme. The groups also advise on and form the basis of how the ACS will engage with the members of the specialism.

The method for determining appointees is to be by election, and nominations for the positions are now being sought. Only individuals with experience, or qualified in these areas are eligible to nominate. Nominations close midnight EDT Friday 1st June 2012.

The level of commitment for these roles will involve an initial meeting that may require travel. For any costs incurred, it is preferred these are absorbed by the individual, or organisation they currently represent. You must be prepared to commit to any meetings required for the duration of the role. Ensure you read the Terms of Reference for the Specialism Advisory Group for further details.

Should you wish to apply for a position in one of the groups, please submit an application to emma.horgan@acs.org.au with the following information:

Your specialist area – Software Development or Business Analyst
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of why you are suitable for the role
Confirmation that any current organisation you currently represent supports you being part of an external advisory group

If you have questions regarding the expression of interest process, or the role and responsibilities of the group within the ACS, please contact Bob Hart at bob.hart@acs.org.au

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Updating Your Profile

Does the ACS have your contact details current? To better serve you we need to ensure we have an accurate picture of who you are and where your interests lie. This will let us offer more relevant and streamlined communications with members. To update your membership details, click here

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2012 ACS Past Event Presentations

For past Events and Conference presentations, please login to your ACS membership account and click on the "Online Resources" or contact Jenalle.wei@acs.org.au for a copy if you are not a member of ACS.

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ACS Canberra Special Interest Group Convenors

To find out more about the following SIGs and to become more involved please contact

ICT Management SIG

ICT Management Convenor: Brett Petersen
Email: brett@petersenassoc.com.au NO SPAM

Telecommunication TSA SIG

TSA Convenor: Geoff Fietz
Email: geoff.fietz@apisgroup.com.au NO SPAM

Software Testing SIG

Software Testing Convenor: Andrew Hammond
Email: andrewh@kjross.com.au NO SPAM

Agile SIG

Agile Convenor: Eric Lam
Email: Eric.Lam@cit.edu.au NO SPAM

ACS Canberra Toastmasters SIG

Toastmasters SIG

Contact: Jenalle.Wei@acs.org.au

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