AI Tools & Ethical Practice
Overview
Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in public service
AI Tools & Ethical Practice supports public sector professionals to responsibly explore and apply AI tools in their work. The program focuses on understanding current and emerging AI capabilities, ethical considerations in public sector contexts, and how to balance innovation with privacy, fairness and trust. Participants will build confidence navigating practical AI use while upholding ethical standards.
Understand AI tool applications
Strengthen ethical judgement
Advance responsible practice
Key People
Faculty & Presenters
Martin Stewart‑Weeks is a strategic thinker, organisational consultant, policy analyst and author with more than 35 years’ experience spanning government, the social sector and corporate advisory roles. He is an ANZSOG Practice Fellow for Digital Government Strategy and Leadership, and founder of Public Purpose Pty Ltd, where his work focuses on the intersection of public policy, leadership, strategy and emerging technologies.
He has led the design and delivery of senior leadership programs exploring the public sector implications of digital transformation, data and artificial intelligence, with a particular emphasis on ethics and responsible practice.
Who It's For
From knowledge to action - we make it stick.
This focused online program is designed for all public sector professionals, particularly managers and leaders needing a practical understanding of AI tools. It’s ideal for those who:
Want to lead with confidence in a digital environment
Need to understand ethical issues and risk frameworks around AI
Want to shape discussions and policy on AI in their organisations
AI in practice
Innovation with integrity.
AI Tools & Ethical Practice provides space to explore AI tools with an ethical lens. Through discussion and reflection, participants build confidence in using AI tools while understanding risks, privacy considerations and governance expectations that support public trust and effective practice
Program highlights
Program Structure
Understand the risks and benefits of new technology
Program format
The program is delivered online through four live sessions, supported by self-directed learning.
Learning sessions
Sessions will focus on equipping public sector professionals with the skills and confidence to successfully and safely leverage AI for practical outcomes.
Peer engagement
Learning is centred on facilitated discussion and shared experience across data and policy contexts.
Program duration
This program runs over approximately four weeks.
Learning Approach
Trusted learning. Practical insights. Public value.
Exploration and practice
Engage with AI tools and ethical scenarios to understand practical implications and responsible use.
Facilitated dialogue
Facilitators guide discussion focused on real AI challenges and ethical considerations.
Reflective practice
Reflection supports deeper insight into how AI and ethics intersect in public sector work.
Contextual application
Learning is grounded in participants’ own organisational and problem contexts.
How to Register
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