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• 2026 Ignite Program

  • Start
    12 Feb 2026
  • End
    08 Dec 2026
  • Schedule
    13 sessions
  • Location
    Various
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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.

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• 2026 Strategic Management Program

  • Start
    26 Feb 2026
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    11 Sep 2026
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Adelaide University
  • Spaces left
    8

  

  Developed in partnership with Adelaide University 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. 

  Please note: As at 19 December 2025 the Prospectus has been updated with new dates for Module 3.

  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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• 2026 Emerging Leaders Program

  • Start
    28 May 2026
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  • End
    27 Nov 2026
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • 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. 

  Registrations open Wednesday 14 January 2026.

  Download the prospectus here.

  Check your Council Classification 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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• Councils Tackling Homelessness

  • When
    02 Jul 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Virtual via Teams

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  Proudly delivered in partnership with LG Professionals NSW.

  Homelessness is a complex and growing challenge for local government. Councils are uniquely placed to bring stakeholders together, align efforts across services, and work alongside other councils, community organisations, housing providers, health and justice partners, and central government to support better outcomes for communities.
  
  This Forum brings together two experienced local government professionals in the field of homelessness to share their experience and insight. You will hear methods for strengthening relationships across the sector and practical ways councils can collaborate, particularly with councils of similar demographics, to coordinate responses, reduce duplication, and scale approaches that deliver results. We will also discuss how councils can clarify their role, use their influence and levers, and take shared responsibility for supporting their communities.
  
  You will hear from two practitioners working at the centre of council led collaboration: Peniel Elliott from New Zealand, drawing on her work with Rotorua Lakes Council to build partnerships, improve coordination, and translate collective intent into practical action; and Leanne Mitchell from Australia, drawing on her work at the City of Melbourne Council and her experience with the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness. They will both share practical tips for engaging stakeholders and working council to council to progress shared priorities and support more consistent outcomes.
  
  Discussion will focus on moving beyond crisis response and using a whole of council approach. We will explore prevention and early intervention, shared measures of success, and the internal governance and ways of working that help councils partner effectively and sustain momentum.
  
  By the end of the forum, you will leave with practical engagement tips and real world examples from New Zealand and Australia to help build stronger partnerships, create more connected communities, and better support people experiencing homelessness.
  

  

  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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• Network Lunch and Learn Series: Spark Program - Community-Led Solutions to Loneliness

  • When
    14 Jul 2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual via Zoom

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  Join us for our next Network Lunch and Learn Session, hosted by the LG Professionals SA Community Development Network.

  Loneliness is a growing challenge across communities, requiring evidence-based, locally led approaches to build connection, belonging and wellbeing.

  Join Dr Nadia Corsini, Associate Research Professor at Adelaide University, for a practical session exploring Spark, a community-led initiative designed to ignite local solutions to end loneliness. Spark evolved from The Loneliness Project, a community co-design collaboration between the University of South Australia and The Hut Community Centre, which brought together community members, partners and volunteers to create evidence-based responses to loneliness.

  In 2024, more than 120 people contributed ideas, lived experience and perspectives through co-design workshops, interviews and surveys, helping shape the creation of Spark. Now active in the Adelaide Hills and expanding into Alexandrina and Murray Bridge regions with support from the National Health and Medical Research Council, Spark is continuing to grow into new communities.

  This session is a must-attend for Network Members interested in social connection, community-led and co-designed solutions, and local approaches to strengthening belonging. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions during a Q&A at the end of the session.

  This webinar will be delivered via Zoom. Please be aware that our Network Lunch & Learn Series is open to LG Professionals SA Members 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.

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• 2026 People and Culture Network Conference: Culture by Design

  • When
    24 Jul 2026
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    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Pullman Adelaide - 16 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide SA 5000

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  Join us at the 2026 LG Professionals SA People and Culture Network Conference - Culture by Design. This conference brings together local government people and culture professionals for a practical, future-focused day dedicated to shaping workplaces with intention, courage and care, and explores how communication, capability, mental safety and values-driven leadership intersect to create strong, sustainable council cultures.

  Through engaging keynotes, real-world council case examples and an interactive panel, attendees will gain fresh insights into psychosocial risk, workforce capability uplift and cultural transformation in the local government sector. From building confidence and connection, to creating mentally safe workplaces and embracing constructive “good trouble,” the program is designed to be relevant, practical and energising. Join peers from across the sector to learn, reflect and connect, and leave equipped with ideas and tools you can apply immediately to design culture that delivers for people, councils and communities.

  This conference is open to all local government people and culture, work health safety and human resource professionals - we also strongly encourage anyone who works closely with people and culture or with a passion or role in leading the future of the local government workforce to attend.

  Download the conference brochure 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.

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• Introduction to Project Management

  • When
    29 Jul 2026
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    9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    LG House, 148 Frome Street Adelaide SA 5000
  • Spaces left
    14

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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.

  Suitable for: those seeking to enhance their self-developed project management skills, including Officers, Coordinators and Team Leaders.

  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.

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• LG Professionals SA Women's Network Forum: The Stories We Lead From

  • When
    30 Jul 2026
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    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Arts Centre - 22 Gawler Street, Port Noarlunga SA 5167 and via Zoom

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  Join us for the LG Professionals SA Women's Network Forum: The Stories We Lead From.

  
  

  Step into a thoughtfully curated space where leadership is explored as both a practice and a lived experience. This Forum invites women to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the stories, values, and moments that shape who they are and how they lead. Through Sharon Mason’s insights on values-based leadership and Joanna Giannes’ exploration of storytelling as a leadership practice, you’ll be encouraged to lead with greater intention, clarity, and authenticity. Personal stories shared by speakers from across the sector - some newly forging their path, others who have built long careers in and adjacent to local government - offer honest reflections on resilience, purpose, and navigating change, reminding us that leadership rarely follows a straight path. Together, this session creates an opportunity to connect meaningfully and leave with renewed confidence in your own voice and impact.

  
  

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  Values-Based Leadership: Leading with Purpose, Integrity and Impact

  Sharon Mason - Chief Executive Officer, City of Onkaparinga 

  
  

  Leadership is not defined by position or title - it is defined by the values we demonstrate every day.

  
  

  Drawing on an accomplished career spanning military service, health governance, the not-for-profit sector, and local government leadership across Australia and New Zealand, Sharon will share insights into leading with purpose, integrity, and accountability. Throughout her career, she has learned that while circumstances change, the fundamentals of leadership remain the same: kindness, integrity, clarity, and accountability.

  
  

  This session invites women to reflect on the values that shape how they lead, influence, and create positive impact within their organisations and communities. Through practical examples and personal reflections, Sharon will explore how values-based leadership builds trust, strengthens decision-making, fosters inclusive workplaces, and helps leaders balance performance with compassion.

  
  

  Participants will leave with renewed confidence in their ability to lead authentically, remain grounded in their values, and create meaningful impact in the teams, organisations, and communities they serve.

  
  

  

  
  

  Storytelling as a Leadership Practice: Reimagining the Narratives We Carry

  Joanna Giannes - Founder and Principal Facilitator, Heal Education

  
  

  Leadership is often shaped by the stories we tell ourselves about who we are, what we value, and what is possible. In this inspiring and reflective session, leadership development specialist, story coach and retreat facilitator Joanna Giannes explores the power of storytelling as a leadership practice.

  
  

  Drawing on more than 35 years of experience in leadership and community development, Joanna will introduce participants to the principles of Public Narrative, a leadership framework developed by Harvard Professor Marshall Ganz.

  
  

  Through guided reflection, practical insights and experiential activities, participants will explore how personal stories influence leadership identity, purpose and confidence. This session offers a valuable opportunity to pause, reflect and reconnect with the experiences that have shaped your leadership journey.

  
  

  Discover how authentic storytelling can strengthen connections, inspire others and support meaningful change within teams, organisations and communities. 

  
  

  

  
  

  My Story

  Jade Bird - Director Corporate, City of Onkaparinga

  
  

  Finding meaning in the work that Jade undertakes has always been at the core of what drives her forward. From completing a degree in psychology to later returning to university to study accounting at a time when life felt uncertain and numbers simply made sense, Jade has woven the themes of building financial acumen, delivering strong community outcomes and leading with empathy into a fulfilling career.

  
  

  Jade has worked in the private and not-for-profit sectors and state government, and has spent the past seven years working in local government. Whilst always striving to grow her career, she has also juggled parenting responsibilities – first as a stepmother to two children, and now as a mother to her own children.

  
  

  Her experiences over the past 25 years have taught her that purpose is not something you find once, but something you continually reconnect with throughout different stages of life and career. Whether navigating professional challenges, raising a family or finding direction in an ever-changing world, she has learned that meaningful leadership comes from understanding the impact of your work, staying true to your values and helping others see the difference they can make.

  
  

  

  
  

  My Story

  Chloe Downes - Technical Officer - Wastewater, Alexandrina Council

  
  

  Chloe’s story highlights the value of following her strengths and staying true to what drives you. With a lifelong curiosity for how things work, Chloe pursued a hands-on pathway as a Chemical Engineer that allowed her to apply her skills in meaningful ways; from improving efficiency and reducing waste in manufacturing, to transitioning into wastewater operations where she now contributes to essential services on a larger scale. Her journey reflects the power of embracing your strengths, seeking purpose in your work, and setting high standards for the environments you choose to be part of.

  
  

  

  
  

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  Natasha Jones - Manager Governance, Risk and Strategy, City of Unley

  
  

  Natasha has spent over 20 years advising local government through complex legal, governance and strategic challenges, with key moments shaping her approach to leadership, resilience and success.

  
  

  She co-founded and co-led Kelledy Jones Lawyers, building a successful specialist practice before stepping away to begin a new chapter. At the same time, becoming a mother while navigating profound personal loss became her most transformative experience, challenging her to hold grief and joy side by side.

  
  

  These experiences reshaped her views on ambition and leadership, highlighting the importance of resilience, vulnerability and authenticity. Her journey reflects the realities of leading teams, building organisations and balancing professional and personal responsibilities.

  
  

  Natasha will share how owning her story has enabled her to lead with purpose, confidence and authenticity, both professionally and personally.

  
  

  
  

  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.

  Distance shouldn’t be a barrier to participation - registrations are open for you to join us at one of our regional hubs. Simply select this option when registering so we can accommodate your needs. If you require assistance or are interested in hosting a regional hub, please reach out to networks@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

  Thinking about making the trip? We encourage our members to join us in-person for this forum. Reach out to your colleagues for carpooling opportunities to maximise connection and reduce your environmental footprint. 

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• Incremental Innovation

  • When
    13 Aug 2026
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    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Virtual via Teams

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  Proudly delivered in partnership with LG Professionals NSW.

  In a world defined by rapid change and emerging technologies, innovation is often associated with large-scale transformation, redesigning departments, redefining roles, and redeploying talent. These initiatives tend to capture the headlines. However, within local government, where established processes guide performance and work often spans multiple teams, innovation can feel complex, disruptive, and even detrimental to productivity.
  
  But what if innovation didn’t have to be large or disruptive? What if it could be incremental? By applying the principles of innovation in small, practical ways, organisations can foster a culture of curiosity, creativity and continuous improvement. Even large, complex organisations with legacy systems can embrace change in manageable and meaningful ways.
  
  This session explores how two councils have successfully embedded incremental innovation and continuous improvement into their operations. They will share their experiences, demonstrating how creating space for staff to contribute ideas, test them safely, and refine workflows can transform organisational performance. Participants will gain practical insights and real examples that can be applied within their own roles in local government.
  
  Maricopa County, Arizona
  At Maricopa County, staff process thousands of property documents each day. While experienced teams bring deep operational knowledge, established routines can sometimes limit openness to change. Rather than pursuing a large-scale overhaul, the organisation focused on incremental innovation.
  
  Staff were encouraged to identify challenges, suggest improvements, and experiment with new approaches in a safe and supported environment. Leaders were equipped with the skills to foster curiosity, encourage idea generation, and support continuous improvement.
  
  As ideas emerged from across the organisation, small efficiencies in individual tasks began to accumulate. These incremental gains reduced repetitive effort, improved accuracy, and freed up capacity for more complex work, without increasing resourcing. Regular check-ins, cross-team collaboration, and clear accountability ensured momentum was maintained. Long-serving employees contributed valuable insights, while newer staff introduced fresh perspectives. Over time, this approach embedded a culture where everyone felt empowered to contribute, and incremental innovation became part of the organisational norm.
  
  Sutherland Shire Council
  At Sutherland Shire Council, continuous improvement has been a strategic priority, strongly championed by the CEO and embedded through the leadership team’s approach to organisational development.
  
  Recognising that innovation is often overlooked in environments with long-tenured staff, leaders have taken a respectful and inclusive approach. They actively acknowledge the deep organisational knowledge of experienced employees and leverage their expertise to improve workflows, strengthen ways of working, and support transitions into more contemporary roles.
  
  This approach balances respect for the organisation’s history with a clear focus on the future, ensuring staff feel valued while adapting to evolving expectations and opportunities. At the same time, the leadership team has remained committed to strengthening the fundamentals, clarifying processes, building capability, and creating the conditions necessary for sustainable, long-term improvement across the organisation.

  

  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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• AI Transformation: Introduction to AI

  • When
    19 Aug 2026
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    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Spaces left
    28

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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, as your first step into AI.

  Key learnings:

  This session will provide you with an introductory overview into AI, focusing on the different platforms, how you can integrate AI into your daily work, and the current best practice governance on use. 

  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.

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• AI Bootcamp

  • When
    19 Aug 2026
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Spaces left
    27

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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.

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• Unlocking the Power of AI with Microsoft Copilot

  • When
    27 Aug 2026
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    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Spaces left
    28

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  Whether you are Copilot curious or ready to ramp up your AI game, this hands-on workshop will turn uncertainty into capability.

  This engaging and immersive workshop is designed to empower participants with the practical skills and knowledge to confidently understand the full potential of all versions of Microsoft Copilot. The session includes Copilot Free, Copilot for Windows 11, Copilot Chat, CoPilot Pro and Microsoft 365 Copilot, along with brief insights of additional offerings such as Copilot for Sales, Service, Studio, GitHub Copilot, and integrated tools like Loop, Pages, and BizChat.

  Participants will explore the latest amazing AI-powered features, learn how to embed Copilot tools into everyday workflows, and gain insights into how different versions align with their organisational needs and budgets. The session moves from entry-level use cases to advanced applications - demystifying capabilities, pricing, and strategic value.

  By the end of the workshop, you will have a solid understanding of how Copilot fits into the broader AI landscape and how to evaluate which version is right for your team. Most importantly, you will gain the knowledge to determine the best option to effectively transform your productivity.

  
  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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• Speak with Influence, Negotiate with Ease

  • When
    28 Aug 2026
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    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual (via Zoom)
  • Spaces left
    25

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  In the local government environment, being able to influence those inside and outside of our organisations is a critical skill. Our ability to communicate clearly and influence ethically is essential to being able to productively manage projects, workloads and timelines.

  In addition, we build ongoing collaborative relationships as a by-product of establishing effective negotiation behaviours. This short course encourages you to gain an insight into your current negotiation preferences and to develop the micro-skills necessary to navigate through the range of negotiations you face in the workplace. 

  This course will provide you with tips and tricks to enhance your current communication, negotiation and influencing styles. Course facilitator, Gary Edwards, will share a range of tools and frameworks that will enable you to communicate more effectively in any situation.

  For the first time, our Speak With Influence, Negotiate With Ease short course will be held online via Zoom. Get in quick to secure your spot in this engaging and accessible learning format. 

  For more information, visit lgprofessionalssa.org.au/speak-with-influence-negotiate-with-ease

  
  

  This course will be delivered via Zoom.
  

  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.

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• Advanced Project Management

  • When
    18 Sep 2026
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    9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    LG House, 148 Frome Street Adelaide SA 5000
  • Spaces left
    18

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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/or those who have completed our 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.

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• Powerful Business Writing

  • When
    27 Oct 2026
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
  • Spaces left
    24

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  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.

  This course will be delivered in person at LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide. 
  

  For more information, visit 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 admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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• Introduction to Project Management

  • When
    04 Nov 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    LG House, 148 Frome Street Adelaide SA 5000
  • Spaces left
    19

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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.

  Suitable for: those seeking to enhance their self-developed project management skills, including Officers, Coordinators and Team Leaders.

  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.

  
  
  

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• Performance Coaching

  • When
    09 Nov 2026
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
  • Spaces left
    20

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  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 lgprofessionalssa.org.au/performance-coaching for more information.

  
  

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