Please see below for scheduled programs and events. 
We also have Expressions of Interest open for our Short Courses.

Upcoming Programs & Events

    • 01 Feb 2024
    • 13 Jun 2025
    • 15 sessions
    • 4 Milner St Hindmarsh, 148 Frome St Adelaide and Live Virtual Classroom
    • 1


    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.


    • 06 Feb 2024
    • 23 Apr 2024
    • 11 sessions
    • Various

    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

    This program is for accomplished and aspiring Executives in regional and metropolitan councils and subsidiaries who are seeking to expand their thinking and leadership impact.

    Download the 2024 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.


    • 08 Feb 2024
    • 16 Aug 2024
    • 9 sessions
    • University of South Australia City West Campus, North Terrace, Adelaide and Virtual
    • 1

    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.

    • 17 Apr 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
    • 0
    Registration is closed


    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.


    For more information, visit https://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.

    • 10 May 2024
    • 6:45 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace Adelaide
    Register

    The Local Government Professionals Australia, SA Leadership Excellence Awards Program recognises outstanding achievement and innovation in local government.  The association is pleased to present a program that not only recognises excellence, but contributes to the advancement and improvement of local government as a sector.

    Join us to celebrate the achievements of local government professionals.

    Event Details:

    • Pre-Dinner Arrivals: 6:45pm

    • Dinner: 7:30pm

    • Dress: Cocktail

    Registrations close Friday 26 April 2024 unless sold out prior.

    Download the invitation. 

    For assistance, please email mhay@lgprofessionalssa.org.au or phone 8224 2087.

    This event is only open to people employed by a council or other local government entity unless they are event sponsors or corporate partners. 

    Note: A cancellation policy applies to this event. Please view the policy here before registering. 

    • 15 May 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
    • 0
    Join waitlist


    Many leaders find conversations about performance to be difficult and too often avoid them altogether.  Providing feedback, particularly when a team member’s performance falls short of expectations is one of the most critical functions a leader performs.  Yet for many this is one of the most dreaded and avoided.

    This program enables participants to develop skills and confidence in holding these conversations in an easy and comfortable environment.  Participants are provided opportunities to engage with a new and contemporary approach.  They will prepare for effective performance conversations in their workplace.

    Visit https://www.lgprofessionalssa.org.au/performance-coaching for more information.


    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.


    • 30 May 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • 29 Nov 2024
    • 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. 

    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.

    • 26 Jun 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide
    • 5
    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.

    For more information, visit http://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.

    • 27 Jun 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
    • 6
    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 https://www.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.


Past events

10 Apr 2024 LG Professionals SA 2024 Management Challenge
08 Apr 2024 LG Professionals SA Business Performance and Improvement Network Forum: What's Next?
04 Apr 2024 LG Professionals SA People and Culture Network Forum: A Deep Dive into Enterprise Bargaining
27 Mar 2024 Introduction to Project Management - In Person
25 Mar 2024 Managing Your Time, Energy and Priorities - In Person
22 Mar 2024 2024 LG Professionals SA Annual State Conference: Next Gen
21 Mar 2024 LG Professionals SA CEO Network Forum: Cybersecurity
21 Mar 2024 LG Professionals SA General Managers and Directors Network Forum: Psychosocial Safety
14 Mar 2024 LG Professionals SA Women's Network Forum: My Worth
09 Feb 2024 LG Professionals SA Ignite Program - Celebrating our Participants
08 Feb 2024 Women's Career Catalyst Program
06 Feb 2024 Women's Career Navigator Program
12 Dec 2023 2024 Emerging Leaders Program - Information Session
30 Nov 2023 2023 Emerging Leaders Program Presentations and Graduation
23 Nov 2023 Business Performance and Improvement Network Forum: Collaboration - Why is it so hard?
20 Nov 2023 Navigating your Life Journey and the Road to Retirement
17 Nov 2023 General Managers and Directors Network and People and Culture Network Forum: Innovation in Recruitment
16 Nov 2023 23rd Annual Leadership Excellence Awards - Information Session
16 Nov 2023 Hostplus Women and Super
10 Nov 2023 Advanced Project Management - In Person
10 Nov 2023 2023 Economic Development Conference
09 Nov 2023 LG Professionals SA 2023 Annual General Meeting
03 Nov 2023 2023 Women's Network Conference: Connect, Discover, Soar
01 Nov 2023 2024 Ignite Program - Information Session
31 Oct 2023 2024 Executive Leaders Program - Information Session
27 Oct 2023 Community Managers Network Open Meeting - Early Childhood
23 Oct 2023 2024 Strategic Management Program - Information Session
19 Oct 2023 LG Professionals SA 2023 Rural Management Challenge Dinner
19 Oct 2023 LG Professionals SA 2023 Rural Management Challenge
22 Sep 2023 Women's Network Forum: Taking the Plunge
20 Sep 2023 LG Professionals SA 2023 Prospective Board Member Virtual Information Session
20 Sep 2023 Introduction to Project Management - In Person
15 Sep 2023 Executive Leaders Program Alumni Event
06 Sep 2023 People and Culture Network Forum - Psychosocial Safety: Aware and Prepared
01 Sep 2023 Community Managers Network Open Meeting - Volunteering
31 Aug 2023 Foundations in Systems Thinking
30 Aug 2023 Leading with Emotional Intelligence
25 Aug 2023 2023 Community Managers Network Conference - Community Development: Getting it Right
18 Aug 2023 CEO Network Forum - Exploring the challenges and opportunities of AI
11 Aug 2023 2023 Strategic Management Program Graduation
10 Aug 2023 Business Performance and Improvement Network Forum: Thinking Differently
09 Aug 2023 Powerful Business Writing
02 Aug 2023 Women's Career Navigator Program
28 Jul 2023 2023 People and Culture Network Conference: Leading the Future
06 Jul 2023 General Managers and Directors Network Forum: Your Brand, Your Culture
26 Jun 2023 Performance Coaching - In Person
02 Jun 2023 Advanced Project Management - In Person
01 Jun 2023 2023 Emerging Leaders Program Dinner
01 Jun 2023 Conflict Resolution - In Person
31 May 2023 Women's Network Forum: Now You See Me
19 May 2023 22nd Annual Leadership Excellence Awards Gala Dinner
08 May 2023 Introduction to Project Management - In Person
04 May 2023 LG Professionals SA 2023 State Management Challenge
13 Apr 2023 People and Culture Network Forum: Emerging Trends and Innovation
05 Apr 2023 Business Performance and Improvement Network Forum: Welcome to BPIN
29 Mar 2023 Negotiation Skills - In Person
24 Mar 2023 CEO Network Forum - Austerity and Innovation
23 Mar 2023 General Managers and Directors Network Forum
22 Mar 2023 Powerful Business Writing - In Person
16 Mar 2023 Women's Network Forum: Positioning Yourself for You
09 Feb 2023 2023 Ignite Program
08 Feb 2023 Customer Service in a Compliance Environment - In Person
07 Feb 2023 2023 Executive Leaders Program
06 Feb 2023 2023 Strategic Management Program
15 Dec 2022 2023 Emerging Leaders Program - Information Session
01 Dec 2022 2022 Emerging Leaders Program Presentations and Graduation
25 Nov 2022 2022 Economic Development Conference
11 Nov 2022 2023 Graduate Certificate in Business Administration - Information Session
10 Nov 2022 CEO Network Forum - Leading through times of change
09 Nov 2022 Managing Your Time, Energy and Priorities - In Person
04 Nov 2022 2022 Women's Network Conference: Unlock YOU
27 Oct 2022 General Managers and Directors Network Forum 2022
27 Oct 2022 2023 Ignite Program - Information Session
20 Oct 2022 2023 Strategic Management Program - Information Session
18 Oct 2022 2023 Executive Leaders Program - Information Session
06 Oct 2022 2022 People and Culture Network Committee - Information Session
28 Sep 2022 LG Professionals SA 2022 Prospective Board Member Virtual Information Session
26 Sep 2022 Foundations in Systems Thinking
23 Sep 2022 Executive Leaders Program Alumni Event
21 Sep 2022 Women's Network Forum: 2022 - Empower U
31 Aug 2022 Introduction to Project Management
14 Jul 2022 Customer Service in a Compliance Environment
02 Jun 2022 2022 Emerging Leaders Program Dinner
02 Jun 2022 2022 Emerging Leaders Program
01 Jun 2022 Introduction to Project Management
27 May 2022 21st Annual Leadership Excellence Gala Awards Dinner
27 May 2022 Women's Network Forum: 2022 - Renew U
12 May 2022 Powerful Business Writing
06 May 2022 2022 LG Professionals SA Annual State Conference
06 Apr 2022 CEO Network Forum - Thriving in Challenges and Change
05 Apr 2022 Managing Your Time, Energy and Priorities
25 Mar 2022 Valuing Social Outcomes Tool Workshop
17 Mar 2022 Women's Network Forum: 2022 - Your Year
10 Feb 2022 2022 Emerging Leaders Program - Information Session
09 Feb 2022 2022 Strategic Management Program
09 Feb 2022 2022 Ignite Program
08 Feb 2022 2022 Executive Leaders Program
19 Nov 2021 Advanced Project Management
18 Nov 2021 Rural Management Challenge Dinner 2021
18 Nov 2021 LG Professionals SA 2021 Rural Management Challenge
12 Nov 2021 2021 Economic Development Conference
11 Nov 2021 LG Professionals SA 2021 Annual General Meeting
05 Nov 2021 2021 Women's Network Conference - Grow & Thrive
28 Oct 2021 2022 Ignite Program - Information Session
26 Oct 2021 Managing Your Time, Energy and Priorities
22 Oct 2021 Introduction to Project Management
20 Oct 2021 Powerful Business Writing
15 Oct 2021 In Conversation with the CEO & General Managers Network
15 Oct 2021 People & Culture Network Forum: Partnerships and Planning Projects
12 Oct 2021 2022 Executive Leaders Program - Information Session
30 Sep 2021 2022 Strategic Management Program - Information Session
27 Sep 2021 LG Professionals SA 2021 Prospective Board Member Virtual Information Session
17 Sep 2021 Introduction to Project Management
17 Sep 2021 Women's Network Forum: Find Time For You
16 Sep 2021 Executive Leaders Program Alumni Event
14 Sep 2021 Performance Coaching
08 Sep 2021 Managing Your Time, Energy and Priorities
30 Aug 2021 Powerful Business Writing
27 Aug 2021 Advanced Project Management
20 Aug 2021 2021 Community Managers Network Conference - Made to Measure
09 Aug 2021 Customer Service in a Compliance Environment
05 Aug 2021 Introduction to Project Management
23 Jul 2021 Women's Network Forum: Anything is Possible
09 Jul 2021 Continuous Improvement Network Forum: Data Collection
23 Jun 2021 Working with Communities Workshop
11 Jun 2021 Advanced Project Management
09 Jun 2021 Managing Your Time, Energy and Priorities
27 May 2021 2021 Emerging Leaders Program Dinner
27 May 2021 2021 Emerging Leaders Program
21 May 2021 20th Annual Leadership Excellence Gala Awards Dinner
18 May 2021 Powerful Business Writing
14 May 2021 2021 People and Culture Network Conference: The People Experience
05 May 2021 Women's Network Forum: Financial Fitness for Women with Statewide Super
16 Apr 2021 CEO Network Forum: Conversations about Remuneration
25 Mar 2021 Women's Network Forum: I'm not there yet... But how do I get there?
19 Mar 2021 2021 LG Professionals SA Annual State Conference
17 Mar 2021 Customer Service in a Compliance Environment
05 Mar 2021 General Managers Network Forum - Fatigue: Managing ourselves and others
03 Mar 2021 Introduction to Project Management
24 Feb 2021 Performance Coaching
23 Feb 2021 Performance Coaching
22 Feb 2021 Managing Your Time, Energy and Priorities
11 Feb 2021 People & Culture Network Forum: Wellbeing through connectedness
08 Feb 2021 Introduction to Project Management
02 Feb 2021 Ignite Program 2021
02 Feb 2021 Executive Leaders Program 2021
03 Dec 2020 2020 Emerging Leaders Program Presentation and Graduation
30 Nov 2020 Strategic Management Program 2020
19 Nov 2020 LG Professionals SA 2020 Annual General Meeting
06 Nov 2020 CEO Network Forum: In Conversation with the Minister
04 Nov 2020 Strategic Management Program: Information Session
28 Oct 2020 Managing Your Time, Energy and Priorities
23 Oct 2020 Women's Network Forum: Becoming Self Aware with Self Care
22 Oct 2020 Ignite Program: Information Session
19 Oct 2020 LG Professionals SA 2020 Special General Meeting
15 Oct 2020 People & Culture Network Forum: Lessons Learnt from 2020
23 Sep 2020 Performance Coaching
16 Sep 2020 General Managers Network Forum: Innovating the Future
27 Aug 2020 Women's Network Virtual Forum: Financial Fitness for Women with Statewide Super
24 Aug 2020 Performance Coaching
23 Jul 2020 People and Culture Network: Trending Topics with Norman Waterhouse
26 Jun 2020 19th Annual Leadership Excellence Awards- Virtual Event
25 Jun 2020 Women's Network Virtual Forum: Stepping Up in Adversity
18 Jun 2020 People and Culture Network Virtual Forum: Update from Statewide Super
17 Jun 2020 Statewide Super Market Update: Making the most of your superannuation
04 Jun 2020 2020 Emerging Leaders Program
02 Jun 2020 Conflict Resolution
24 Mar 2020 Ignite Program 2020
13 Mar 2020 General Managers Network Forum: Delivering Public Good
13 Mar 2020 Introduction to Project Management
12 Mar 2020 Powerful Business Writing
27 Feb 2020 People and Culture Network Forum: Exploring Purpose
14 Feb 2020 Leading with Emotional Intelligence: 1 Day Masterclass
13 Feb 2020 Executive Leaders Program Alumni Event
07 Feb 2020 Working with Communities Workshop
04 Feb 2020 Making and Influencing Decisions at Council
23 Jan 2020 Informal gathering of Members to discuss gender equity
06 Dec 2019 2019 Emerging Leaders Program Presentation and Graduation
05 Dec 2019 General Managers Network Forum: From Surviving to Thriving
29 Nov 2019 Leading Culture
15 Nov 2019 2019 Women's Network Conference - You Got This
08 Nov 2019 Customer Service in a Compliance Environment
05 Nov 2019 Enhanced Speaking and Presenting for Leaders
16 Oct 2019 Introduction to Project Management
14 Oct 2019 Continuous Improvement Network Forum - Inspiring a Commercial Culture
04 Oct 2019 CEO Network Forum - In Conversation With Chiefs for Gender Equity
26 Sep 2019 Rural Management Challenge Dinner 2019
26 Sep 2019 LG Professionals, SA 2019 Rural Management Challenge
25 Sep 2019 Negotiation Skills
16 Sep 2019 Navigating the Road to Retirement
13 Sep 2019 HR Network Conference - The Brand of HR: Perception, Influence and Impact
11 Sep 2019 LG Professionals, SA 2019 Annual General Meeting
06 Sep 2019 Managing Your Time, Energy and Priorities
26 Aug 2019 Executive Leaders Program 2019
22 Aug 2019 Women's Network Forum - My Story: Women in Local Government
16 Aug 2019 CEO Network Forum: Conversations about Reform
05 Aug 2019 Australasian LG Performance Excellence Program User Group Forum
05 Aug 2019 Continuous Improvement Network Forum - Service Registers, Service Reviews and Automation
26 Jul 2019 HR Network Forum: Strategy and Innovation for People & Culture
24 Jun 2019 Australasian LG Performance Excellence Program User Group Forum
21 Jun 2019 Women's Network Forum - My Story: Women in Local Government
17 Jun 2019 Continuous Improvement Network Forum - City of Marion: Innovation 2.0
14 Jun 2019 2019 Economic Development Conference - Community Prosperity: Threading it Together
13 Jun 2019 Community Managers Network Forum - Can integrated social infrastructure planning deliver better value for communities in the context of constrained budgets?
13 Jun 2019 General Managers Network Forum - In Conversation with Our CEO's
06 Jun 2019 Advanced Project Management
29 May 2019 HR Network Forum: The Experience. The Technology. The Change
27 May 2019 Introduction to Project Management
23 May 2019 2019 Emerging Leaders Program Dinner
23 May 2019 2019 Emerging Leaders Program
17 May 2019 18th Annual Leadership Excellence Gala Awards Dinner
09 May 2019 Continuous Improvement Network Forum - Benefits Realised: Managing Financial Savings and Reporting Positive Outcomes
12 Apr 2019 Leading Change & Transition
10 Apr 2019 Women's Network Forum - My Story: Women in Local Government
08 Apr 2019 Powerful Business Writing

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


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