January 2020

Register today for the Australasian Management Challenge.

“We’ve met so many great people from other councils, industry and LG Professionals and these connections will be really valuable.”

“We are so grateful for everyone who made this life changing experience happen, from the organisers and mentors, to all of the support from fellow council staff, to our partner team, but mostly to each other for the friendship, good times and many, many teachable moments throughout this amazing journey. If we could do it all over again, we would!”

Registrations are still open before the program kicks off next month. 

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BRANCH MEETINGS

The Branch meeting event dates are found on our website here. The first of this year’s meetings in your area are scheduled on:

Thursday 27 February: North West Branch – in partnership with Cradle Coast Authority

Wednesday 25 March: Northern Branch

Thursday 26 March: Southern Branch

Keep an eye out for the invitation in your mail box.

We are also seeking your feedback regarding the topics you would like to hear about, the speakers you would like to hear from and the initiatives that are happening in your local community.

Your input is highly valued and may be made by clicking below or calling Mary on 0438 100 076.

NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH CRADLE COAST AUTHORITY

The North West Branch is delighted to announce a new partnership with Cradle Coast Authority to deliver collaborative networking events and professional development opportunities.

The aim of the partnership is to increase the level of sector engagement in the region.

Register now for the first of the events this year at Latrobe Council on Thursday 27 February from 3.30 pm. During the meeting Gerald Monson, General Manager, Latrobe and Kentish Councils will present on the cultural change required to embed shared resources across two Councils. This will be followed by a networking event from 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm.

The North West Branch and Cradle Coast Authority are encouraging all members to bring along a guest to the free event.

This is a joint LG Professionals Tas and Cradle Coast Authority initiative as part of the Cradle Coast Local Government Networking Program.

Meeting and Networking Event
Thursday 27 February
3.30 pm - 6.00 pm
Latrobe Council, 170 Gilbert Street, Latrobe

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GENERAL MANAGERS APPOINTED

Devonport City Council and Meander Valley Council have appointed new General Managers.

Devonport City Council

Following an extensive recruitment processes, Matthew Atkins has been appointed as General Manager for a five-year term. He has worked in local government for 18 years, 15 at an executive level across Burnie and Devonport City Councils and the last six as Deputy General Manager at Devonport. Previously he worked as an Estimator/Project Manager in the construction industry. Matthew is a Director of LG Professionals Tasmania’s Board and represents Tasmania on the National Board.Click here for full media release.

Meander Valley Council

The Meander Valley Council has appointed John Jordan to the position of General Manager for a four-year term commencing at the end of January. John joins the Council from Queensland Health and has management experience in the QLD public sector and Brisbane City Council. He holds two Master degrees and a graduate certificate in public sector management. John is looking forward to meeting the staff and working closely with Councillors to build a stronger Meander Valley. The media release is found here.

SAVE THE DATE - SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

Risk, Legal & Property SIG - Wed 4 March - Northern Midlands Council

HR SIG - Thursday 12 March - West Tamar Function Centre

Agenda and invitations out soon!

LEADERSHIP JOURNEY - GARY ARNOLD

LG Professionals Australia and the New Zealand Society of Local Government Managers collaborated to produce a series showcasing our local government leaders. Whether you are a current council leader or aspiring to the role, the leadership journeys of real local government professionals has valuable takeaways for all.

Within the series lies the leadership story of Gary Arnold, GM, Kingborough who has worked in local government over 40 years. Gary is also the President of LG Professionals Tasmania.

Click here to read Gary’s inspiring story.

This full collection of personal stories showcases the breadth of leadership talent across Australia and New Zealand’s broad council landscape, and provides a pathway in this landscape for aspiring leaders in local government’s next generation. Read the full series here.

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LG REVIEW NEWS

The December edition of Tasmania's Local Government Legislation Review Newsletter – LG Review News is available here to view or download.

We are very keen to know if you have any ideas or requests for activities, programs or services you wish to have on offer this year.

You are welcome to call or send me an email if you have any specific requests or ideas.

Kind regards

Mary Frost

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