The People and Culture Network Conference is designed to challenge your thinking about the future of the local government workforce

Overview

Join us for the 2024 LG Professionals SA People and Culture Network Conference as we unpack issues relevant to people and culture professionals in local government today, and equip you with the tools and knowledge to influence across all levels, providing the opportunity to grow your skills and expand your networks, connecting with colleagues from across the state. .

Attendees will leave with:

A practical understanding of team psychological safety, and an actionable psychological safety framework
A new perspective from HR, WHS and P&C professionals working outside the local government sector, and proven innovative strategies which can be applied within councils
An understanding of how focussing on employee engagement can deliver successful outcomes
Insights into what EAP providers are currently seeing from local government organisations, and recommendations to enhance wellbeing strategies
Knowledge of current trends and innovations in the people and culture sector
The ability to think with a ‘Champion Mindset’ and leverage it to achieve amazing results

and more!

Who should attend:

CEOs
General Managers / Directors
People & Culture / Organisational Development and Learning & Development Staff
If you work closely with the people and culture department you are encouraged to attend

Key Dates

The 2024 People and Culture Network Conference was held on Friday 5 July at Crowne Plaza Adelaide.

Resources

Contact

Megan Down
Manager - Events & Partnerships
e: megan@lgprofessionalssa.org.au
p: 08 8224 2088

Megan Hay
Events Coordinator
e: mhay@lgprofessionalssa.org.au
p: 08 8224 2087

2024 People and Culture Network Conference: 'Connect Influence Grow'

On Friday 5 July, more than 120 people and culture professionals representing 40 councils and subsidiaries from across South Australia gathered at the Crowne Plaza Adelaide for the 2024 LG Professionals SA People & Culture Network Conference ‘Connect Influence Grow’. The event provided attendees with essential tools and resources for managing psychological safety, a critical topic in today’s workplace, provided insights into human resources issues in other sectors, and equipped us with great tips to manage our own wellbeing.

Highlights included a panel featuring Linda Reinhardt, Chief People and Strategy Officer at Credit Union SA, Hugh Wells, Director of Organisational Development and Workforce Strategy at Central Adelaide Health Network, and Miranda McDonald, Executive Director of People, Talent and Culture at Uni SA, who shared insights on people and culture trends beyond local government. They highlighted the importance of good culture, engagement and collaboration.

After lunch we heard an invigorating CEO Panel discussion, featuring Mark Withers - City of Port Adelaide Enfield, Nat Traeger - District Council of Robe, and Nathan Cunningham - District Council of Yankalilla. They emphasised openness, authenticity, the need for shared values and the importance of culture in driving success to deliver on strategy. The day concluded with an inspiring keynote from Sarah Prime of Champions Academy, who spoke about champion mindsets and empowering people and communities to become change agents.

Thank you to the LG Professionals SA People & Culture Network Committee for organising such a fantastic event, to Ritu Datta from the Network Committee for emceeing the day, and to all attendees for investing in their professional development.

Lauren Green, People and Culture Advisor, Whyalla City Council
LG Professionals SA People and Culture Network Committee Member

View the 2024 Conference Program

Mailing Address: 148 Frome Street ADELAIDE SA 5000 Phone: 08 8224 2080 Email: admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au