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Practitioner-Led Learning for the Australian Public Service

The Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) was commissioned in 2022 by the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) Academy to explore Practitioner-Led Learning (PLL) as a strategy for professional development.

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  • 5 May 2025
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The Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) was commissioned in 2022 by the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) Academy to explore Practitioner-Led Learning (PLL) as a strategy for professional development. PLL is an established approach that takes various forms and names but is grounded in the core principle of learning from those with relevant expertise and experience. It is widely recognised as a key component of workplace and professional learning, contributing to a culture of continuous learning across the Australian Public Service (APS).

This literature review examines core concepts of learners and learning, with a focus on adult education (andragogy) and professional development. It also identifies common challenges and enabling strategies for implementing PLL in the public sector. By drawing together diverse perspectives, the review highlights the evolving relationship between theory and practice in practitioner-led learning and offers guidance for supporting professionals in their development.

  • TITLE: Practitioner-Led Learning for the Australian Public Service

  • AUTHORS: Dr Subho Banerjee, Dr Patrick Brownlee, Dr Julia Richardson

  • SERIES: ANZSOG Research Insights

  • NUMBER: 46

  • DATE: November 2022 (updated 5 May 2025)

  • PUBLISHER: Australia and New Zealand School of Government

  • ISSN: 2653-7281

  • DOI: 10.54810/YQUE8437

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