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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

  • 2025 Strategic Management Program

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

    • 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.


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  • 2025 Emerging Leaders Program

    • 29 May 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 28 Nov 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • Various Locations
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    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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  • AI Bootcamp

    • 28 Jul 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual
    • 4
    Registration is closed


    Learn how to use AI to enhance your local government workday.

    AI is revolutionising the way we work - join us in this hands-on session designed to equip you with practical skills for leveraging ai tools effectively within your workplace.

    Suitable For: All staff within local government who hold a general understanding of AI including principles, ethics and AI tools; especially suited for those who complete their work frequently on their computers. 

    Looking to gain a basis of understanding with AI? Check out our AI Transformation: Introduction to AI short course.

    Key Learnings:

    This session has been designed to:

    • Overview of free AIs available to improve your efficiency/effectiveness with Microsoft Office apps like Word, Outlook and Excel
    • Discover amazing AI tools like Feedly, Yabble and Perplexity
    • Discover the capabilities of Microsoft Copilot’s AI from a business point of view
    • Super-charge your work using AIs for first drafts or summarising
    • Speed up your content creation process
    • Learn to collate and proof documents and content
    • Identify file types that can be imported/exported
    • Understand the interface and limits of AIs like ChatGPT and Midjourney
    • Learn the how to prompt the AI for best results
    • Understand the requirement for appropriate and safe AI use to stay within your governance and data privacy guidelines
    • Overview of paid Ais, like Microsoft Copilot Pro
    • Understanding the limitations and issues of this technology
    • Best Practice application of external generative AI.

    This course will be delivered online via Zoom. 

    For more information, visit lgprofessionalssa.org.au/ai-bootcamp



    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 pd@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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  • Introduction to Project Management

    • 28 Jul 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • LG House, 148 Frome Street Adelaide SA 5000
    • 0


    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 jade@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.


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  • Network Lunch and Learn Series: Financial Fitness for Women: Get Super-Empowered

    • 29 Jul 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual (via Zoom)
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    Join us for our fourth Network Lunch and Learn Session, hosted by the Women's Network.

    Super can feel over-complex and difficult to understand – which is why our LG Professionals SA Women’s Network is hosting our fourth Lunch and Learn session in collaboration with Hostplus, Financial Fitness for Women: Get Super-Empowered. 

    Whether you're just starting out, returning from a career break, or planning for retirement, it's never too early (or too late) to take charge. This practical session is designed to help women understand how super works and the small, achievable steps that can lead to greater security in retirement.

    In this session we'll explore how life stages, career breaks, and gender pay gaps can impact super, and what you can do about it. You'll walk away with simple, actionable strategies to grow your balance and feel supported in the process.

    Join Connie Letizia, Account Manager at Hosplus, as she brings deep expertise and a heartfelt commitment to helping members navigate their financial futures. Driven by a passion for financial literacy and a strong belief in the power of superannuation, Connie is dedicated to delivering clear, practical guidance to women along their superannuation journey.

    The LG Professionals SA team recently experienced a Hostplus session first-hand - and even our super-savvy team learned a few new tricks!

    Own your super. Own your future.

    This online session is a must-attend whether you're new to super, seeking to scrub up on your current knowledge, or if you’re confident in your super situation – you never know how one thing (or many things!) can assist you in building toward your ideal retirement outcomes 

    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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  • Unlocking the power of AI with Microsoft Copilot Pro

    • 07 Aug 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Virtual
    • 13
    Register


    Microsoft Copilot is an AI companion designed to assist with various tasks, offering information, entertainment, and creative help - and through some organisations, you will have a Microsoft Copilot Pro subscription made available to you through your Microsoft accounts. 

    Please note: Participants must have a Microsoft Copilot Pro subscription to partake in this course. Unsure what program you have? Ask your IT team before registering.

    This short course will consist of a workshop designed to empower you with the skills and knowledge to harness the full potential of Microsoft Copilot Pro. You'll explore the cutting-edge features of Copilot, learn how to integrate AI-driven productivity tools into your daily tasks, and discover best practices for maximising efficiency. It provides with practical insights and real-world applications to elevate your productivity to new heights.

    By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with the expertise to leverage Copilot effectively, transforming the way you work and achieve your goals.


    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 pd@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.


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  • 2025 Strategic Management Program Graduation

    • 15 Aug 2025
    • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    • UniSA - Enterprise Suite, Yungondi Building, 70 North Terrace
    Register


    Join us in congratulating the 2025 Strategic Management Program participants on their successful completion of the Program.

    Presentations will take place in the Enterprise Suite of the Yungondi Building, UniSA City West Campus, followed by networking drinks and nibbles.

    Registrations are open to SMP participants, their Manager and CEO, and invited guests of LG Professionals SA.

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  • XLP Alumni Session: Your Cast of Characters – Embracing the Full Story of You

    • 05 Sep 2025
    • 1:45 PM - 6:00 PM
    • LG House 148 Frome Street Adelaide 5000
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    Join us for an Alumni Workshop on Humanness, Complexity and Leadership facilitated by Andrew Stevens, director and co-founder of the Uncharted Leadership Institute.

    We each show up to work and life with a whole cast of characters, some we know well, others we tend to keep backstage. This interactive alumni session invites you to explore the many roles you play, the traits you’re known for (and those you keep hidden), and the paradoxes that shape how you lead.

    Through personal reflection, creative exercises, and meaningful conversation, you’ll map your own cast of characters, naming the qualities that support you, those that sometimes trip you up, and the shadow traits that deserve a second look.

    Together, we’ll explore what it means to lead with authenticity and humanness in complex, demanding environments. This is an opportunity to reconnect with your story, hear from others, and walk away with a deeper understanding of what it means to lead as your authentic self.

    Whether you’re meeting your cast for the first time or returning to deepen your understanding of your ensemble, this session offers fresh insight and valuable connection.

    What to expect:

    • A creative deep dive into your leadership roles and personal traits
    • A playful but insightful activity to explore your inner “cast”
    •  Partner work and whole-group dialogue
    • Reflections on how embracing your whole self enables more authentic and compassionate leadership

    Come prepared to reflect, connect, and perhaps meet a few surprising characters along the way.


    Timing:

    1:45 PM Arrivals

    2:00 PM Welcome

    2:00 PM - 5:10 PM Workshop

    5:15 PM - 6:00 PM Networking Drinks

    Please note: this session is for Executive Leaders Program Alumni only.

    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 Rural Management Challenge

    • 18 Sep 2025
    • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Lakes Hotel - 141 Brebner Drive, West Lakes SA 5021
    Registration is closed


    The Rural 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 flyer here.

    Don't forget to also register for the Rural Challenge Dinner here.

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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 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 Rural Management Challenge Dinner

    • 18 Sep 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Lakes Hotel - 141 Brebner Drive, West Lakes SA 5021
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    Join us for the exciting Rural Management Challenge Dinner where the winner of the 2025 Rural Management Challenge will be announced. We strongly encourage all participants to attend.

    Don't forget to also register a team for the Rural Management Challenge 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

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  • Advanced Project Management

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


    Every day in local government, we're managing projects.

    Whether you’re leading infrastructure upgrades, delivering community programs or improving internal processes, strong project management skills are essential. And as local government professionals, we should be leading the way.

    This course will explore project leadership and you will learn how to manage some of the challenges faced when managing big projects in a local government context.

    Our Advanced Project Management course is designed for those ready to move beyond the basics. Perfect for anyone with experience managing projects, or who has completed our Introduction to Project Management. This course digs deeper 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 jade@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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