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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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• 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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• LG Professionals SA 2024 Ignite Program Graduation - Celebrating our Participants

  • When
    20 Jun 2025
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    3:30 PM - 5:15 PM
  • Location
    LG House, 148 Frome Street Adelaide SA 5000

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  LG Professionals SA invite you to join us in congratulating the 2024 Ignite Program cohort on their successful completion of the Program.

  Arrivals from 3:30PM with formalities commencing at 3:45PM sharp. We are pleased to invite attendees to stay on for networking drinks and nibbles.

  Registrations are open to 2024 Ignite participants, their Manager and CEO, and invited guests of LG Professionals SA.

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• Network Lunch and Learn Series: AI Demystified

  • When
    25 Jun 2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual (via Zoom)

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  Join us for our third Network Lunch and Learn Session, hosted by the Business Performance and Improvement Network.

  Artificial intelligence isn’t just on the horizon—it’s here. But what does it really mean for your organisation, your workforce, and the communities you serve?   

  AI Demystified is a dynamic session designed to break through the hype, build awareness, and spark meaningful conversation about how AI is shaping the future of local government. 

  Join speakers Sara Kinzie and Ania Karzek, as they explore how to build a bold, ethical AI culture - equipping staff to embrace AI with curiosity and confidence, while navigating its ethical risks with responsibility and care.
  
  

  From Fear to Foresight: Building a Bold, Ethical AI Culture
  Sara Kinzie, Artificial Intelligence Solutions Lead, City of Mitcham

  AI isn’t just a tech issue - it’s a people issue. This session explores how to build a culture of curiosity, adaptability, and trust, where staff see AI as an enabler to progress. Learn strategies to equip teams with the skills and mindset needed to embrace AI in their everyday work.

  Welcome to Algorithm Park: We Never Asked If We Should
  Ania Karzek, Manager Strategy and Governance, City of Holdfast Bay

  AI raises complex ethical questions - so how do we ensure we're using it responsibly? By considering issues beyond cyber security like bias, misinformation, surveillance, and digital exclusion. This session explores a practical AI ethics checklist to guide thoughtful implementation. 

  This online session is a must-attend whether you're curious, cautious, or ready to dive in and will give you the understanding to start your AI journey ethically, confidently, and with purpose. 
  

  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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• Exploring a Flinders University Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

  • When
    27 Jun 2025
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    12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual (via Teams)

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  Join the General Managers and Directors Network to explore the potential for establishing Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeships.

  The Cities of Mitcham and Marion have established a strategic partnership with Flinders University focussing on Local Government opportunities to:

  1. Cultivate the Next Generation of Local Government Talent
  2. Build a Collaborative Learning Environment
  3. Enhancing Employer Branding and Recruitment

  At their most recent Steering Group meeting in May, the potential for establishing ‘Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeships’ with Cities of Mitcham, Marion or the broader Local Government was discussed. 

  Recognising the anticipated demand for 500+ engineers over the next decade through major projects like T2D we have an opportunity to embed a pipeline of local government professionals through initiatives like this. 

  LG Professionals SA is pleased to support the facilitation of this online session for General Managers and Directors and People and Culture Network members to hear direct from Professor Giselle Rampersad, Dean (Education) in the College of Science and Engineering at Flinders University on the potential the Flinders University Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship.

  This session will be delivered via Teams.

  Registrations for this event are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA General Managers and Directors and People and Culture Network Members, and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.

  By registering for this session 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 Transformation: Introduction to AI

  • When
    02 Jul 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Spaces left
    22

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  Join us for an eye-opening and educational session on the potential of AI!

  Discover how AI is enhancing productivity, transforming industries and unlocking new opportunities to be efficient. We’ll delve into the benefits of AI and its offerings; from automating routine tasks to driving innovation. Learn how AI has been used for years up until this point, and how AI has developed over time to be more accessible and user-friendly as ever.

  To support you in your journey, this session will explore the challenges and risks associated with AI, including ethical concerns, job displacement, and data privacy issues. Learn practical strategies to mitigate these problems and harness AIs full potential responsibly. Whether you’re an industry professional or just curious about AI, this session is your gateway to understanding and mastering the future.

  Suitable For: All staff within local government, especially decision makers.

  Key Learnings:
  

  This session provides an overview and basis for understanding the very essence of artificial intelligence. It’s designed to:

  • Allow decision makers the ability to make informed decision on AI use
  • Allow decision makers to future proof decision making due to their understanding of how AI actually works
  • Allow workers an overview of its ability to boost productivity
  • Allow people to comprehend its benefits for work and home
  • Allow everyone to understand its challenges, dangers and possible bias
  • Understand the requirement for appropriate and safe AI use, stay within your governance and data privacy guidelines
  • 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-training

  
  
  

  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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• AI Bootcamp

  • When
    04 Jul 2025
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    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Spaces left
    20

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  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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• 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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• 2025 Community Development Network Conference - Community Development: Taking it to the Streets

  • When
    25 Jul 2025
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    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    UCity Function Centre - 43 Franklin Street Adelaide SA 5000

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  Proudly presented by the LG Professionals SA Community Development Network

  This year's Community Development Network Conference theme is Community Development: Taking it to the Streets.

  Join community development practitioners from across South Australia for a day of bold ideas, practical insights, and real-world stories that reflect the evolving role of local government in shaping stronger, more connected communities. With keynote speaker Dr Peter Westoby, a thought-provoking panel, and case studies from councils leading the way, this is your chance to be inspired, challenged, and re-energised for the future of community development.
  

  All local government professionals with an interest in, or responsibility for, community development or community services are encouraged to attend.

  The full program is coming soon.

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

  
  

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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
    3

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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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• 2025 Rural Management Challenge

  • When
    18 Sep 2025
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    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    TBC

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  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.

  

  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

  • When
    18 Sep 2025
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    6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    TBC

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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

  • When
    29 Sep 2025
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    9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    LG House, 148 Frome Street Adelaide SA 5000
  • Spaces left
    19

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  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 eve@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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