Centium understands that your people are the most important resource, and your performance and success is based on the capability of your staff. Centium programs are designed to the individual learning needs of you and your people. Whether it is training or development focused, Centium is committed to delivering programs that transfer easily to the workplace.
Centium designs and delivers structured and proactive learning and development programs for government agencies to help them meet statutory requirements and develop the capability of their people. We deliver training programs that complement and embed Centium’s risk management and performance improvement services.
Our training is highly engaging and includes contemporary content, scenarios and case studies that facilitate interaction and deliver enriched learning experiences. Every training engagement is tailored to meet client context and local policies and approaches.
Our team of experienced trainers and performance improvement professionals can provide learning and development solutions which can be delivered inhouse or online. Our engaging eLearning programs can also complement or replace clients' training programs and be tailored to address client organisation's needs.
Good governance requires that organisations make their general conduct requirements and behaviour expectations explicit in relation to fairness and equality, harassment and discrimination, bullying, conflicts of interest and gifts and benefits. We provide face to face and online training for staff to understand and comply with these requirements, based on relevant legislation and an organisation’s policy framework.
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Centium training professionals are familiar with the local government context for Elected Members and can provide solutions on a range of topics relevant to the role of Mayors and Councillors in local government. People elected to office within local government are often experienced in community and business life, but elected life presents them with a diverse array of topics and issues on which they must make decisions.
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Centium has developed a suite of eLearning modules for government agencies which are available for organisations to immediately enhance their compliance programs. These self-paced online training solutions are designed to educate and reinforce messages to your staff about their conduct in a way that is accessible and enjoyable.
Our tailored offerings include:
Bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment can cause major harm to the wellbeing of individuals, as well as major disruption to the workplace. It can have an impact on an individual’s health and happiness, affecting their ability to do their job. Breaches can incur heavy costs for organisations, including fines, loss of reputation and high levels of employee turnover. As well as the impacts on the individuals, it impedes performance and reduces the organisation’s ability to deliver.
On completing Centium’s tailored training course, learners will be able to:
Inclusive workplaces are imperative to deliver high quality services to clients and the community generally. They are workplaces in which people feel they are valued, respected, they can speak up and feel safe to bring their whole self to work, have access to employment equity and are empowered to make a genuine contribution.
By fostering inclusive workplace cultures benefit from workforce diversity, enabling innovation, improving productivity and driving better service delivery. As an additional bonus we support human rights, dignity and fairness in society generally. Our Diversity and Inclusion training covers:
The Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022 came into force in October 2023. This Act is substantially different to the PID Act 1994 - it significantly strengthens criminal penalties and civil liabilities for individuals and agencies, imposing clear training and awareness responsibilities on all managers and employees.
Centium has an implementation and awareness program that will ensure your organisation and its key staff are compliant with the Act. As the implementation plan must be reflective of and applicable to your agency’s workplace and operating environment, including its dedicated volunteer workforce, we can assist in the policy development phase as well.
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Centium’s extensive experience provides a great platform to explore and deliver interactive and empowering strengths-based programs. Lack of positive and effective leadership provides gaps that hinder personal growth and performance. Authentic leadership provides the organisational culture to succeed. Focusing on communication and behaviours demonstrate the intended cultural frameworks Centium challenges participants to assess whether actions are consistent with their message.
Using adult learning principles and action-based learning can build programs based on self-awareness to address leadership goals. Centium can tailor a program using your policy frameworks, performance reports and evidence from critical incidents to identify the culture required, the barriers or structures that impede achievement.
Learning and development training programs are designed to enhance the skills and capabilities of staff, ensuring they meet statutory requirements and improve overall performance.
Tailored training programs address the specific needs and context of an organisation, leading to more effective learning and better application of skills in the workplace.
eLearning programs offer flexibility, accessibility, and the ability to complement or replace traditional training programs, making learning more convenient and efficient for participants.
Code of Conduct training ensures staff understand and comply with organisational policies related to fairness, equality, harassment, discrimination, conflicts of interest and more, promoting good governance.
Topics include induction for newly elected councillors, understanding the Code of Meeting Practice, professional development planning and specialist programs for mayors.
This training helps to create a safe and respectful workplace by educating staff on identifying, preventing, and responding to bullying and harassment, ultimately improving employee wellbeing and organisational performance.
Diversity and inclusion training promotes a workplace culture that values and respects differences, leading to innovation, improved productivity, better service delivery and support for human rights.
Public interest disclosures involve reporting wrongdoing within an organisation. Training is essential to ensure staff are aware of their responsibilities, understand the process and know how to handle complaints effectively.
Leadership development training focuses on enhancing leadership skills, fostering authentic leadership, and building a positive organisational culture through self-awareness, communication, and action-based learning principles.
Tailored training programs ensure that the specific needs and goals of the organisation are met, leading to more relevant and effective learning outcomes and better overall performance improvement.
