Please see below for scheduled programs and events. We also have Expressions of Interest open for our Short Courses.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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
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.
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 lgprofessionalssa.org.au/advanced-project-management.
Registrations for this forum are not yet available. Please continue to check this page as further details will be provided closer to the event.
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.
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: 6:30pm
Dinner: 7:00pm
Dress: Cocktail
Registrations close Monday 28 April 2025 unless sold out prior.
For assistance, please email mhay@lgprofessionalssa.org.au or phone 8224 2080.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For more information, visit lgprofessionalssa.org.au/introduction-to-project-management.
Mailing Address: 148 Frome Street ADELAIDE SA 5000 Phone: 08 8224 2080 Email: admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au