Julian has extensive professional experience in the areas in which he trains. The training is hands-on, practical and targeted at people who need to implement the programs.
Julian is an accredited trainer with the Australian Public Service Commission.
Julian is based near Canberra but courses can be run anywhere in Australia by arrangement. On-site training is a specialty.
Julian can be contacted directly or courses can be arranged through training providers Acorn Training and Consulting or Anne Jenkins and Associates. Julian also trains at the Australian Public Service Commission.
Recent clients include:
- Department of Immigration and Citizenship (Canberra & Adelaide)
- Department of Defence (Canberra)
- Department of Parliamentary Services (Canberra)
- Australian Public Service Commission (Canberra)
- National Archives of Australia (Canberra & Sydney)
- Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne)
- Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (Sydney)
- Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (Canberra)
- Australian Crime Commission (Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne & Adelaide)
- Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (Canberra)
- IP Australia (Canberra)
- Indigenous Land Corporation (Adelaide)
- Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (Canberra)
Some of Julian’s courses:
Writing
- Writing for Technical Experts
- Persuading and Influencing Through Writing
- Preparing Articles and Features
- Preparing Press Releases
- APSC Essential Writing Skills for the Australian Public Service APS 1 – 4
- APSC Essential Writing Skills for the Australian Public Service APS 5 – 6
- APSC Essential Writing Skills for the Australian Public Service EL1 – EL2
- APSC Report Writing for the Australian Public Service APS 5 – 6
- APSC Report Writing for the Australian Public Service EL1 – EL2
Speed Reading
- APSC Smart Reading Skills
The Web
- Writing for the Web
- Using Photos and Diagrams on the Web
- Strategic Use of Content to Build Website Readership
- APSC Publishing Web Content for the Australian Public Service – intranets
- Publishing Web Content for the Australian Public Service – external websites
Each workshop is tailored to the participants and takes place over a full day. A work booklet is provided.
Excellent course. Well-paced and I would highly recommend Julian as a teacher. – Maureen Lipinski, Director, Corporate Information, Office of National Assessments, Canberra
I was really surprised and enthused by this course. It was very well presented in a very entertaining way that encouraged productive engagement – Matt Lyons, Assistant Director, National Archives of Australia, Canberra
Course content was great. Trainer had huge knowledge. – Vicki Oats, ACT Govt
Julian is a great trainer who keeps things going. The best things about this course are the trainer and content. – Leslie Hoh, Department of Defence.
Julian is an outstanding training facilitator. He is well-organised, consults widely on the needs of the participants, establishes a strong relationship with the group, and carefully and conscientiously monitors feedback. – John Gleeson, Managing Director, Acorn Training and Consulting, Canberra
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