Ready to grow your skills, build confidence and connect with colleagues across the University? A diverse range of professional development workshops is available for registration, offering practical learning to support you at every stage of your career. From leadership and performance conversations to mindfulness and mental health first aid, there’s something for everyone.
Explore the full program and secure your place via the Staff Learning Portal.
Conversations About Performance – Tuesday 23 June (online)
Designed for supervisors and managers, this practical workshop delivered by Pia Grimm, explores how to approach performance conversations with authenticity and confidence. You’ll learn how to navigate discussions within a broader performance management framework.
Key highlights include:
- Creating opportunities to invite and respond to feedback
- Building confidence in performance conversations.
Mindfulness for Stress Reduction and Resilience – From Wednesday 24 June
This three-week program develops practical tools to manage stress and build resilience through evidence-based mindfulness sessions led by counsellor Chris O’Grady. Through guided practice and reflection, you’ll enhance focus, regulate emotions and cultivate self-compassion.
Session themes:
- Understanding stress and building resilience
- Enhancing focus and concentration
- Emotional regulation and self-compassion.
Leadership Fundamentals – Wednesday 1 July (online)
Stepping into leadership can be both exciting and challenging. This workshop, delivered by Pia Grimm, is tailored for aspiring leaders and those new to leadership roles, offering essential tools to navigate the transition with confidence.
You will:
- Explore core leadership behaviours and skills
- Discuss common challenges and practical solutions
- Build a strong foundation for future leadership success.
Effective Business Writing: Reports and Business Cases – Thursday 23 July (online)
Delivered by Shaun McNicholas from Cool Rules (for writers), this workshop is ideal for experienced writers looking to refine their skills and produce clear, persuasive and professional documents.
You will learn to:
- Structure reports and business cases for maximum impact
- Craft clear, concise and audience-focused content
- Build persuasive arguments with logical flow.
Coaching Skills for Leaders – Friday 24 July | HMRB
Enhance your leadership toolkit with practical coaching skills that empower individuals and teams. Led by experienced ICF credentialed coaches Julie Lines and Philippa Hurford, this interactive workshop offers hands-on learning in a supportive environment.
Key outcomes:
- Understand when coaching is the right approach
- Develop core coaching capabilities and techniques.
Mental Health First Aid – 4 & 5 August 2026 | HMRB
Gain the skills and confidence to support colleagues experiencing mental health challenges. Delivered by Clinical Psychologist Jacinta Durrand, this nationally recognised course equips participants with a practical first aid framework.
You will learn how to:
- Provide initial support during a mental health crisis
- Recognise early signs of mental health concerns
- Reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking behaviours.
Participants can also choose to become accredited Mental Health First Aiders.
Attendance at both full days is required.