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Welcome to the first edition of
Leaders Connect for 2023! I hope it finds you refreshed after a well-deserved
break and ready to take on whatever the year has in store.
The team and I are excited to see what this year brings and
look forward to continuing to curate opportunities for local government
professionals to come together to share, learn and build lasting connections.
LG Professionals SA have
welcomed two new team members in 2023, Haylie Maynard, Membership and Networks
Officer and Megan Hay, Events Coordinator. I look forward to introducing
them, and the rest of the team, to you in future editions of Leaders Connect.
If you have been thinking about
nominating for a Leadership Excellence Award but haven’t yet found the time – a
friendly reminder that nominations close this Friday 3 February 2023. I
encourage you to take the time to reflect on your achievements and submit your
nomination. We look forward to reading about and celebrating all of the
fantastic achievements of the sector over the last year. Of course, if you have
any questions about the process or online nomination form please don’t hesitate
to reach out.
Wishing you all the very best as you
settle back in for the year and I look forward to seeing you at an event or
program soon!
Best wishes
Rhiannon |
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SAVE THE DATE
Please save the date for the below LG Professionals SA events for 2023. If you are planning a local government event, we invite you to contact us to avoid date clashes. Friday 19 May 2023 - 22nd Annual Leadership Excellence Awards Gala Dinner
Friday 28 July 2023 - LG Professionals SA People and Culture Network Conference
Friday 25 August 2023 - LG Professionals SA Community Managers Network Conference
Friday 3 November 2023 - LG Professionals SA Women's Network Conference
Thursday 9 November 2023 - LG Professionals SA Annual General Meeting
Friday 17 November 2023 - LG Professionals SA Economic Development Conference |
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2023 EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM
Program commences Thursday 1 June
We are pleased to advise that our 2023 Emerging Leaders Program is now sold out. If you missed out please join the waitlist and we will reach out should a place become available.
If you'd like to learn more about this program please visit the website. |
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22nd ANNUAL LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARDS NOMINATIONS CLOSE THIS FRIDAY!
The LG Professionals SA Annual Leadership Excellence Awards program recognises outstanding achievements and innovation in local government. Consider encouraging your colleagues to nominate, or submit your own nomination, for one of the 11 categories listed below:
- Excellence in Customer Service or Experience
- Excellence in Cross Council Collaboration
- Community Partnerships and Collaboration
- Emerging Leader of the Year
- Excellence in Environmental Leadership and Sustainability
- Excellence in Emergency Management / Disaster Recovery
- Leadership in Community Services and Development
- Excellence in Local Economic Development
- Excellence in Infrastructure Delivery
- Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
- Excellence in People and Culture
Nominations close 5.00pm Friday 3 February 2023. **Nominations for the 22nd Annual Leadership Excellence Awards are open to Council or
Subsidiary Organisation Members only. Should you be unsure if you are eligible, please visit
www.lgprofessionalssa.org.au/Membership** |
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2023 ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE: REACHING NEW HEIGHTS
Friday 24 March 2023
The LG Professionals SA 2023 Annual State Conference - Reaching New Heights program draws on the knowledge and experience of multiple expert speakers outside our sector, as well as key insights from those within it to deliver a day of inspiring, relevant and educational content to invigorate you for the challenges and opportunities that working in local government brings. With a carefully curated program designed to provide insights into current local government challenges, this is an event not to miss.
All local government professionals are encouraged to attend.
Download the full program here.
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2023 AUSTRALASIAN MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE
Thursday 4 May 2023
The Australasian Management Challenge has been at the forefront of professional development in local government in Australia and New Zealand for more than 25 years. The 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.
Teams are challenged to respond to a series of tasks in a unique, fast paced, "pressure cooker" environment. Some tasks will require written responses (such as a council report or recommendation document), 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.
The Management Challenge provides an excellent professional development opportunity to become more effective in leading, thinking, communicating, negotiating, decision-making, analysing and engaging. Register your team today! |
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We are your association, and we are here to support you on your career journey.
Not a member? Check here to see if your council or subsidiary is a member - if so, you can activate your membership for free!
We've put together a list of 10 great reasons to join as a member of LG Professionals SA - see the full list here.
4. EXPAND YOUR INFLUENCE - AT EVERY CAREER STAGE
Our range of Leadership Programs and Short Courses provide professional development opportunities, for every stage of your career journey and are developed by the sector for the sector. |
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Member Profile -
Proudly sponsored by |
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Vesna Haracic
This month we caught up with Vesna Haracic, Manager Community Health & Wellbeing at City of Salisbury about her role, the Leadership Excellence Awards and what she loves about working in local government.
What is your role and what does it involve?
My current role
is Manager of the Community Health and Wellbeing Division. I work with a great team of staff to provide services to our ageing residents
(funded under the Commonwealth Home Support Program), people with disability
and intercultural communities.
In addition, I have responsibility for the HR function of volunteers involved
across Council. Read more...
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Network News
LG Professionals SA Members are invited to join one of our many Networks.
Networks are groups of professionals who share a common interest or experience. We run a comprehensive range of Network meetings and forums throughout the year, offering staff the opportunity to learn and develop whilst sharing and networking with peers from their own and other councils and subsidiaries, across the state.
Our Networks include:
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Women's Network Forum
SAVE THE DATE
Thursday 16 March 2023
9:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Stretton Centre, 307 Peachy Road, Munno Para and via Zoom
Further information will be released soon. |
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Women's Network Forum
SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday 31 May 2023
Further information will be released soon. |
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Women's Network Forum
SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday 20 September 2023
Further information will be released soon. |
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General Managers and Directors Network Forum
SAVE THE DATE
Thursday 23 March 2023
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide and via Zoom
Further information will be released soon. |
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General Managers and Directors Network Forum
SAVE THE DATE
Thursday 6 July 2023
Further information will be released soon. |
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General Managers and Directors Network Forum
SAVE THE DATE
Thursday 26 October 2023
Further information will be released soon. |
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Community Managers Network
Open Network Meetings -
Friday 10 March 2023
- Thursday 6 April 2023
- Thursday 4 May 2023
- Friday 30 June 2023
- Friday 1 September 2023
- Wednesday 25 October 2023
- Friday 15 December 2023
These meetings are held at
LG House and via Zoom from 9:30 AM -11:30 AM and are open to all Network members. |
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People and Culture Network Forum
SAVE THE DATE
Thursday 13 April 2023
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
City of Adelaide and via Zoom
Further information will be released soon. |
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People and Culture Network Forum
SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday 6 September 2023
Further information will be released soon. |
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People and Culture Network Forum
SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday 16 November 2023
Further information will be released soon. |
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Business Performance and Improvement Network Forum
SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday 5 April 2023
Further information will be released soon. |
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Business Performance and Improvement Network Forum
SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday 5 April 2023
Further information will be released soon. |
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Business Performance and Improvement Network Forum
SAVE THE DATE
Thursday 23 November 2023
Further information will be released soon. |
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New Members Welcome to our 71 new members! Click here to see the list. We look forward to providing support and professional
development and networking opportunities through every stage of your local
government career. |
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Kickstart your professional development journey in 2023
We offer a range of short courses that have been curated to equip the sector’s staff with the skills essential to deliver on efficiency, performance and continuous improvement.
Our short courses are scheduled based on expressions of interest. If you are interested in attending any of the following short courses please complete an EOI through the link below and we will be in touch once we have adequate numbers to deliver that short course.
All of our short courses can also be run in house at your council. Please contact Elyse Hearne at admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au for more information. |
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Wednesday 8 February 2023 - FINAL CHANCE TO REGISTER
Deliver a great customer service experience while balancing compliance and regulatory requirements. This course enables you to identify the dynamics at play where there is tension between needing to meet compliance requirements, meeting strategic objectives and maintaining strong customer relations within the community. You’ll learn the approaches, skills and behaviours that you can use on a daily basis to navigate this situation and be known for providing excellent customer service and improved performance, while meeting required levels of regulation.
Please note: This course will be held in person at LG House. |
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Wednesday 22 March 2023
Learn how to improve your writing skills to communicate clearly, efficiently and with impact using plain English principles. 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.
Please note: This course will be held in person at LG House.
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Wednesday 29 March 2023
Learn the strategies and behaviours of effective negotiations with constructive outcomes.
This course is designed to help professionals gain an insight into their current negotiation behaviours and preferences, to understand the fundamental framework for all negotiations and to develop the skills and micro-skills that are necessary to navigate through the range of negotiations they face in the workplace.
Please note: This course will be held in person at LG House.
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LG Professionals SA Sponsorship and Corporate Partnership
Do you work for or know an organisation who would be interested in gaining exposure to local government professionals through sponsorship with LG Professionals SA?
As a not-for-profit association, LG Professionals SA rely on the support of sponsors to be able to continue to deliver the range of high quality events and professional development programs that we are known for.
Partnering with sponsors also creates opportunities for our members to learn, build relationships and receive best value. Please contact Rhiannon for further details on corporate partnership opportunities. |
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About Local Government Professionals Australia, SA
LG Professionals SA is a not-for-profit member based association representing professionals working in local government in South Australia.
We have the ability to link and connect people from different councils who may not otherwise form relationships or share.
Our high quality professional development programs and networking events are uniquely local government – reflective of the culture of the sector and sensitive to the needs of its professionals.
The content of our events and programs are informed by our members and people who genuinely care about the sector.
We provide a safe and supportive environment in which to grow and learn while creating opportunities to make time away from the office to work on the business or on self.
We award and acknowledge achievements of excellence. We are proud to be part of a national Federation of State based Local Government Professionals Australia organisations, supported by a national office dedicated to supporting the National Local Government sector. |
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