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• 2025 Strategic Management Program

  • Start
    06 Feb 2025
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  • End
    15 Aug 2025
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    University of South Australia City West Campus, North Terrace, Adelaide and Virtual
  • Spaces left
    7

  

  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.

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• 2025 Ignite Program

  • Start
    06 Feb 2025
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  • End
    04 Feb 2026
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  • Schedule
    15 sessions
  • Location
    Various
  • Spaces left
    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.

  
  

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• Network Lunch and Learn Series: Cross-Council Collaboration in Action

  • When
    28 May 2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual (via Zoom)

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  Join us for our second Network Lunch and Learn Session, hosted by the General Managers and Directors Network.

  The Cities of Mitcham and Marion, in partnership with Flinders University, have launched a sector-focussed initiative to address critical engineering skills shortages in local government.

  Join Executive Sponsors Ben Keen, General Manager City Development at the City of Marion and Dan Baker, General Manager Engineering & Horticulture at the City of Mitcham as they share insights from the Local Government Engineering Talent Pipeline initiative, including:

  • How cross-council collaboration created real workforce outcomes
  • Reflections on challenges, achievements, and what’s next
  • A practical 5-step framework for effective collaboration
  • The power of setting multi-dimensional goals in complex partnerships.

  This online forum is an opportunity to learn from a successful partnership that’s inspiring a new generation of local government professionals and setting a benchmark for future collaborations.

  This session is a must-attend for interested Network Members seeking to harness the benefits of collaboration.

  This webinar will be delivered via Zoom

  Registrations for this event are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA Network Members, 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 admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au

  
  

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• 2025 Emerging Leaders Program

  • Start
    29 May 2025
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    28 Nov 2025
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Various Locations
  • Spaces left
    0

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  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.

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• 2025 Emerging Leaders Program Dinner

  • When
    29 May 2025
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    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    The Monastery Function Centre, 15 Cross Rd, Glen Osmond

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  Please note, this is an invitation only event.

  Please ensure dietary requirements are specified with your registration.

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• LG Professionals SA Women's Network Forum - Navigating Boldly

  • When
    11 Jun 2025
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    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Gawler Civic Centre, 89-91 Murray Street, Gawler South Australia 5118

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  Join us for the upcoming LG Professionals SA Women’s Network Forum: Navigating Boldly. We’ll be joined by four speakers who will share their personal and professional journeys, offering practical insights and reflections relevant to a wide range of roles and career stages. 

  • Jacque Opie, Community Leasing Co-ordinator, City of Adelaide will explore how clarity, courage and confidence can support women navigating change.
  • Bailee Major, Site Supervisor, Sarah Constructions will offer a perspective from the trades, highlighting the importance of representation and support for women in non-traditional industries.
  • Paula Duldig, Senior Consultant, EMA Consulting will share her experiences in leadership and the role neuroscience can play in how we think, feel and work.
  • Hayley Edwards, Open Space Lead, Town of Gawler will reflect on leadership and creating inclusive spaces through design and collaboration. 

  This Forum will be held in person at the Gawler Civic Centre and via Zoom on Wednesday 11 June from 9:30AM - 12:30PM. 

  
  

  The Inner Work of Clarity, Courage, and Confidence 
  Jacque Opie 

  Community Leasing Co-ordinator, City of Adelaide 

  
  

  Jacque Opie is one of us - working within local government while bringing decades of experience as a coach and facilitator for women seeking clarity, courage, and confidence. She has supported hundreds of women through change, helping them reconnect with their purpose and build confidence from the inside out, confidence that isn’t tied to titles or ticking boxes. 

  Now embedded in the sector herself, Jacque understands the unique pressures that come with a career in local government. Her work focuses on the “inner journey,” empowering women to find clarity in what they truly want, the courage to pursue it, and the confidence to keep showing up, even when things feel uncertain or messy. 

  In this supportive and engaging session, Jacque will guide you through a process of reflection, conversation, and light-hearted exploration to: 

  • Identify what’s important to you now, and what may need to shift 

  • Make courageous decisions, even when it’s uncomfortable 

  • Build real, lasting confidence from the inside out. 

  This session is about making space for what matters, coming home to yourself, and supporting others to do the same. 

  
  

  

  Building Towards Women in Trades 

  Bailee Major 

  Site Supervisor, Sarah Constructions 

   

  As a woman working in a field where fewer than 5% of tradespeople on-site are female, Bailee Major knows what it means to carve your own path. 

  Now 28, Bailee has navigated her way through the male-dominated construction industry - completing her apprenticeship, building a successful trade business, and rising to become a site supervisor with a leading construction company. Her journey has not been without challenges, but it’s also been full of wins, lessons, and a growing platform to inspire others. 

  Bailee uses her story - and opportunities like this event - to champion trades as a fulfilling career path for young people, especially women. With authenticity and drive, she advocates for better support, greater visibility, and more opportunities for women in trades. 

  Her message is simple but powerful: we can’t change the statistics without first changing the story. 

  
  

  

  Navigating Life, Navigating Neuroscience 

  Paula Duldig 

  Senior Consultant, EMA Consulting 

  
  

  Following a long and rewarding career in local government, Paula Duldig made the bold decision to step away from her role as Senior Manager Organisational Development to pursue further study in the Neuroscience of Leadership. This decision came during a time of personal transformation, following the loss of a significant loved one. 

  Paula’s professional and personal journey has taken many turns - each one shaping her into the leader and learner she is today. A mother of four, a proud Irish Australian, and a passionate student of the mind, Paula brings warmth, wisdom and lived experience to her work. 

  In her session, Paula will share insights from her study and life, including topics such as: 

  • Mindfulness and emotion contagion 

  • Attentional intelligence and bias 

  • The S.C.A.R.E model and how it applies in real workplaces. 

  Paula hopes to offer practical takeaways you can apply in your own leadership and life - with a few stories, a touch of humour, and a deep belief in human potential. 

  
  

  

  My Story 

  Hayley Edwards 

  Open Space Lead, Town of Gawler 

   

  Hayley Edwards is a Senior Registered Landscape Architect based on Kaurna Country in South Australia. With more than a decade of experience across private consultancy, land development, and local government, Hayley brings a passion for regenerative design and environmental stewardship to the creation of ecologically rich, community-focused urban spaces. 

  Raised on a fourth-generation farm in rural Victoria, Hayley’s early connection to land continues to influence her approach to place and people. She also draws inspiration from the quiet strength of women - those who balance expectations, demonstrate resilience, and earn respect in systems not always built for them. 

  As a woman working in a traditionally male-dominated profession, Hayley is committed to challenging unconscious bias and dismantling barriers. Her leadership style is grounded in trust, empathy, and vulnerability - focusing on inspiration over control, and always lifting others as she climbs. 

  This Forum is a chance to connect with peers, hear diverse stories, and take away ideas that can support your own work and wellbeing. 

  
  

  If you would like to host a regional hub please contact Jacqui Arthur, Manager – Professional Networks Engagement via email jacqui@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

  
  

  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

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• Save the Date: Business Performance and Improvement Network Forum

  • When
    23 Jul 2025
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    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    City of Victor Harbor Civic Centre

  

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

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• Introduction to Project Management

  • When
    28 Jul 2025
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    9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    LG House, 148 Frome Street Adelaide SA 5000
  • Spaces left
    9

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  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.

  
  

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