We are here for our members and are highly committed to the sector. All of our programs and events are developed by the sector, for the sector.


Leadership Programs

Our Leadership Programs are designed to help you continue to learn, develop and evolve as a leader in a local government context, no matter what stage of your career you're in.

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CONFERENCES

Like all of our professional development opportunities, our conferences are uniquely local government and designed to help you connect, learn and grow in your career.

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MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE

Get a team together and challenge yourselves with this simulation-based team-building, learning and networking program using real local government themes.

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EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Our Excellence Awards recognise outstanding achievement and innovation in local government, contributing to the advancement and improvement of the sector.

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IN-HOUSE TRAINING

We offer off the shelf and bespoke In-house Training solutions to meet the diverse needs of your council. We can arrange for any of our programs to be delivered on-site for your convenience.

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SHORT COURSES

Ranging from a half-day upskill or a more in-depth two-day session, our Short Courses are an effective, efficient and affordable way to develop new skills and enhance your career.

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Upcoming Programs & Events

    • 29 Jan 2025
    • 29 Apr 2025
    • 11 sessions
    • Various
    Register

    What role will you play in the future of local government?

    With a complex and continuously evolving sector, it is now more essential than ever that local government is prepared for the future. New services, new skills, local and global impacts and the ever-changing digital landscape have fundamentally changed expectations of both the nature and delivery of services.

    On completion of this program, participants will be able to:

    • Make progress on complex problems in an agile way
    • Navigate rapidly changing and evolving environments
    • Collaborate and work more effectively with different stakeholder groups
    • Make better decisions in uncertain, complex and ambiguous situations
    • Manage their energy to best serve their communities
    • See and consider multiple perspectives
    • Be more conscious of what is personally holding them back from delivering to their full potential
    • Build resilience through cognitive flexibility and a strengths-focused mindset

    • Apply strengths in addressing challenges, improving leadership effectiveness and driving team performance. 

    This program is for experienced senior local government leaders in regional and metropolitan councils and subsidiaries who are seeking to expand their thinking and leadership impact.

    Download the 2025 Prospectus


    Registration at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.

    By registering for this program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.


    • 06 Feb 2025
    • 15 Aug 2025
    • 10 sessions
    • University of South Australia City West Campus, North Terrace, Adelaide and Virtual
    • 7
    Register

    Developed in partnership with UniSA and local government experts, the Strategic Management Program (SMP) has been designed to increase the skills and capabilities of leaders and managers in local government.

    Participants will build high-level leadership and management skills within a local government context, and learn technical skills to manage business functions and enhance innovation, strategic thinking, business acumen and operational excellence. 

    Download the prospectus here

    Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

    • 06 Feb 2025
    • 04 Feb 2026
    • 15 sessions
    • Various
    • 0
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    The LG Professionals SA Ignite Program is a leadership learning path for supervisors, team leaders and coordinators in local government across South Australia.

    The focus of the program is to enable those who have limited experience in managing and leading people to develop the competencies required to be successful in their role. 

    Download the full prospectus here.


    Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

    By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email eve@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.


    • 20 Feb 2025
    • 27 Mar 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
    • 5
    Register

    The LG Professionals SA Career Catalyst Program is designed for female leaders who want to build a strong leadership legacy and identity, without compromising their values, wellbeing or relationships.

    The program equips participants with:

    • a deeper understanding of their current professional terrain, and the skills and tools required to navigate it with resilience and authenticity
    • skills to build an authentic 'leadership presence', communicate with clarity and increase workplace impact and influence
    • an understanding of how gender dynamics can influence workplace, particularly leadership experience, and tried-and-tested tools to respond effectively to bias and double standards

    Designed to be highly interactive with an emphasis on peer learning, the Career Catalyst Program is made up of a virtual orientation session, two-day in person workshop and three virtual implementation sessions, which provide ongoing accountability, the opportunity to troubleshoot, experiment, celebrate successes and share insights and support with co-participants.

        Download the full flyer here

        Registrations for this event are open to female Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests

        By registering for this program, you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

        • 24 Feb 2025
        • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
        • LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
        • 17
        Register


        In the Local Government environment, being able to influence those inside and outside of our organisations is a critical skill. Our ability to communicate clearly and influence ethically is essential to being able to productively manage projects, workloads and timelines.

        In addition, we build ongoing collaborative relationships as a by-product of establishing effective negotiation behaviours. This short course encourages you to gain an insight into your current negotiation preferences and to develop the micro-skills necessary to navigate through the range of negotiations you face in the workplace. 

        This course will provide you with tips and tricks to enhance your current communication, negotiation and influencing styles. Course facilitator, Gary Edwards, will share a range of tools and frameworks that will enable you to communicate more effectively in any situation.

        Before registering please note that the course will be delivered in person at LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide.

        For more information, visit https://lgprofessionalssa.org.au/speak-with-influence-negotiate-with-ease/

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        Registrations for this event are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.

        By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email eve@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

        • 28 Feb 2025
        • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
        • LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
        • 16
        Register


        The Plain English movement was designed to cut through the confusing legalese of important documents in an effort to create clear and coherent communication using common, everyday language that is easily understood by the reader. Incorporating Plain English principles into your work will result in less writing time, shorter documents and enhanced readability.

        Even if your role doesn’t require a lot of writing, how you come across is crucial to your credibility. The ability to write clearly, precisely, powerfully and persuasively is a key skill that enables you to summarise and present ideas, build relationships and gain commitment to action. It can also demonstrate your knowledge, confidence and professionalism.

        This course uses your own writing examples to demonstrate the use of Plain English principles and persuasive writing techniques.

        This course will be delivered in person at LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide. 

        For more information, visit lgprofessionalssa.org.au/powerful-business-writing.

        Registrations for this event are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.

        By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email eve@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

        • 13 Mar 2025
        • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
        • Unley Oval Community Hub - Trimmer Terrace, Unley SA 5061


        Registrations for this forum are not yet available. Please continue to check this page as further details will be provided closer to the event.

        If you would like to host a regional hub please contact Jade Falco via email jade@lgprofessionalssa.org.au

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        Registrations for this forum are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.

        By registering for this forum, you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au

        • 18 Mar 2025
        • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
        • LG House, 148 Frome Street Adelaide SA 5000
        • 11
        Register


        Project management is a fundamental skill in our modern workforce, as it ensures that what is being delivered is not only right, but that it also delivers against the business opportunity - so it's important that we get it right.

        This course is designed to cover the basic principles of managing projects to help you plan, control and organise activities to ensure that you are delivering successful projects every time. It is best suited for staff who may be new to managing projects or have not previously undertaken any formal project management training.

        This course will be delivered in person at LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide. 

        For more information, visit lgprofessionalssa.org.au/introduction-to-project-management.



        Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

        By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email eve@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.


        • 19 Mar 2025
        • 16 Apr 2025
        • 4 sessions
        • LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
        • 8
        Register

        The LG Professionals SA Career Navigator Program supports women to develop a strong, authentic professional identity and approach their career and work with positivity and proactivity.

        The Program equips participants with the knowledge, skills and confidence to:

        • build their professional presence and profile
        • maintain their cool in stressful and challenging situations
        • understand and navigate organisational politics and team dynamics with integrity
        • apply a Growth Mindset to personal and professional challenges to build resilience and wellbeing
        • set and pursue personal and professional goals.

        Designed to be highly interactive, with an emphasis on peer learning, the Career Navigator Program is made up of two 1.5-hour online sessions and a two-day in person workshop at LG House, which will equip you with skills and tools to dial down your inner critic, build your career courage and take charge of your life and career.

        • Aspiring leaders
        • High potential women
        • Women who may not wish to move into more senior roles, but who want to build their professional profile and cultivate greater influence and impact in the workplace.
        Download the full flyer here

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        Registrations for this event are open to female Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests

        By registering for this program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au

        • 20 Mar 2025
        • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
        • LG House - 148 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000

        Registrations for this forum are not yet available. Please continue to check this page as further details will be provided closer to the event.

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        Registrations for this forum are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.

        By registering for this forum you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au 

        • 21 Mar 2025
        • 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
        • Adelaide Entertainment Centre - 98 Port Road, Hindmarsh SA 5007
        Register


        Join us for the LG Professionals SA Annual State Conference, themed “Growth Unleashed”, where we will explore the essential dimensions of professional, community, and economic growth for local government employees.

        The conference will begin with insights on enhancing work-life balance and performance through effective transitions between tasks and interactions. You will learn how to create supportive work environments that minimise stress and foster resilience, ensuring that individuals can thrive during periods of change.

        We’ll dive into critical demographic trends affecting Australia, identifying both challenges and opportunities for government and business in the coming years. Thought-provoking discussions will challenge conventional thinking about local government, focusing on the qualities that contribute to high-performing cultures.

        Empowering community members to become champions of change will be a central theme, with actionable strategies to inspire collective action and drive meaningful initiatives in local communities.

        With interactive sessions and networking opportunities, the LG Professionals SA Annual State Conference promises to be a rich and enriching experience. Join us as we harness actionable strategies to unleash our potential, and collaborate to create a brighter future for our communities!

        Developed by the sector for the sector, this conference program is highly relevant and engaging for local government professionals in all job roles and levels, from metropolitan and regional councils and subsidiaries. Join us at the flagship local government conference for 2025 to learn, develop and network with your sector colleagues.

        To download the program please click here.


        Looking to book multiple guests?

        Let us do the work for you! Please complete this form and email to Megan Hay, Events Coordinator at mhay@lgprofessionalssa.org.au 

        Registrations for this event are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.

        By registering for this event you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au


        • 25 Mar 2025
        • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
        • City of Charles Sturt Civic Centre - 72 Woodville Road, Woodville SA 5011

        Registrations for this forum are not yet available. Please continue to check this page as further details will be provided closer to the event.

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        Registrations for this forum are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.

        By registering for this forum you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au

        • 09 Apr 2025
        • 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
        • Adelaide Showground - Goodwood Road, Wayville SA 5034
        Register


        The Management Challenge is a simulation-based team building, learning and networking program using real local government themes—the types of issues that a senior management team in a council would most likely face.

        The teams are challenged to respond to a series of tasks in a unique one-day, fast paced, ‘pressure cooker’ environment. Some tasks will require written responses (such as a council report or recommendation document), and some will take the form of role plays or presentations and the teams are also scored on observations of how well they display energy, synergy, effectiveness and creative thinking.

        View the prospectus here.

        Registrations for this event are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.

        By registering for this event you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

        • 29 Apr 2025
        • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
        • LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
        • 23
        Register


        This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to improve your time management approach to your daily and weekly workload - work smarter, not harder!

        You’ll dive into issues that are preventing you from reaching optimum effectiveness and develop a range of techniques and strategies to better manage your time and get more out of your day.

        This course will be delivered in person at LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide. 

        For more information, visit lgprofessionalssa.org.au/managing-your-time-energy-and-priorities.

        Registrations for this event are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.

        By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email eve@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

        • 06 May 2025
        • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
        • LG House, 148 Frome Street Adelaide SA 5000
        • 13
        Register


        Project management is something we do every day in local government and it’s an area we should be leaders in.

        Beyond providing you with essential knowledge and skills to plan, manage and execute projects on time and on budget, this program takes a deeper dive into project management theory and looks at both operational and strategic elements of project management.

        Best suited to those who have some project management experience behind them, and those that have completed the Introduction to Project Management course.

        This course will be delivered in person at LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide. 

        For more information, visit lgprofessionalssa.org.au/advanced-project-management.


        Registrations for this event are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.

        By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email eve@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

        • 29 May 2025
        • 9:00 AM
        • 28 Nov 2025
        • 5:00 PM
        • Various Locations
        • 0
        Join waitlist

        The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is a program aimed to provide participants with a greater level of comprehension and understanding of local government; increased understanding of leadership concepts and practices and how to integrate these learnings into the workplace, increased confidence; enhanced self-awareness; an appreciation of and an ability to work with different personality types; the opportunity to challenge their assumptions. 

        The 2025 Emerging Leaders Program has currently sold out. Please join our waitlist in case a place becomes available.

        Download the prospectus here.


        Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

        By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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


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