February 2021

TASPLAN INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2021 VIRTUAL EVENT

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The Tasplan International Women’s Day Awards for Excellence 2021 are designed to recognise and give visibility to outstanding contributions by women in the Tasmanian State Service, the community services industry and local government.

This year, the event is going virtual! This will enable those from around Tasmania to attend the event from home, their office or join with colleagues in a meeting room at work.


Join us to hear from keynote speaker Grace Tame, an inspirational Tasmanian advocate for survivors of sexual assault who was recently awarded 2021 Australian of the Year, along with sector leaders.

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women — while also marking a call to action for accelerating gender balance. The theme for International Women’s Day in 2021 is #ChooseToChallenge. A challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we are all responsible for our own thoughts and actions — all day, every day.

Ticket options and pricing includes:

  • Individual Admission: $22 (incl. GST)
  • 3 x Admission Package: $55 (incl. GST)
  • 5 x Admission Package: $88 (incl. GST)

All ticket options, including those with multiple admissions, will be provided with one login. Details on how to join the Microsoft Teams virtual event will be distributed closer to the date.

Tickets are available on the TasCOSS website. 

Registration closes 5.00 pm, Friday 26 February 2021.


COMMUNITY SERVICES SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP

Registrations are now open for the Community Services SIG.

Date: Tuesday 23 March

Time: 10.00 am – 3.00 pm

Venue: Campbell Town Recreation Ground Complex

Agenda: Click here for the agenda and speaker list

Members and non-members are welcome.

HR SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP

Registrations are now open for the HR SIG.

Date: Thursday 25 March

Time: 10.00 am – 3.00 pm

Venue: Tamar Function Centre, Riverside

Agenda: Click here for the agenda and speaker list

Members and non-members are welcome.

RISK, LEGAL & PROPERTY SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP

Registrations are now open for the Risk, Legal & Property SIG.

Date: Wednesday 21 April

Time: 10.00 am – 3.00 pm

Venue: Campbell Town Recreation Ground Complex

Agenda: Click here for the agenda and speaker list

Members and non-members are welcome.

NORTHERN BRANCH

Registrations are now open for the Northern Branch Meeting.

Date: Wednesday 17 March

Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Venue: Meander Valley Council, 26 Lyall Street, Westbury

Speakers: John Jordan, General Manager, Meander Valley Council and Craig Perkins, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Regional Development

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SOUTHERN BRANCH

Registrations are now open for the Southern Branch Meeting.

Date: Thursday 18 March

Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Venue: Lord Mayor's Court Room, City of Hobart, 50 Macquarie Street, Hobart

Guest Speakers: Peter Carr, Director City Innovation, City of Hobart and Samantha Skillern, Marketing and Business Engagement Officer, City of Hobart

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CRADLE COAST BRANCH

The branch meeting and networking event sponsored by Cradle Coast Authority was held at  the Central Coast Council on Tuesday 16 February.

A meeting of finance officers from councils across the region was organised by Josh Jackson, Devonport City Council and preceded the branch meeting.

During the networking event, Sandra Ayton spoke about the Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan and Dementia Café.

Thanks to Sandra and her team for hosting the meeting and event.

Proudly sponsored by Cradle Coast Authority.

WEBINAR: IMPORTANCE OF A FIT-FOR-PURPOSE TELECOM NETWORK

LG Professionals Australia invites you to a local government webinar exploring the importance of having a fit-for-purpose telecommunication environment in local government to ensure a better operational, staff, and community experience in a cloud-first era accelerated by COVID-19.

This high-level business discussion with live Q&A is a must for CEOs/GMs and ICT and infrastructure managers, with insight into how the right procurement approach can steer local governments in the right direction now and into the future. Register for the free webinar below.

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Date + Time

Thursday 4 March, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm AEDT

Proudly brought to you by LG Professionals Australia

MEMBER PROFILE - MURRAY JAMIESON

This month we have interviewed Murray Jamieson, Manager Digital Innovation and GIS from Waratah-Wynyard Council.

What do you do in your role and how long have you been doing it?

I have been in Local Government for 16 years and with Waratah-Wynyard Council for the last 12 in various technical roles. My current Role, which I have been in for 2 years  sees me managing all of Councils IT & GIS needs.

What made you want to work in Local Government?

Starting in IT sales while studying engineering and IT I then moved to Local Government about 16 years ago. The move was one of convenience originally with the opportunity arising for my first Local Government role with Livingstone Shire Council in Queensland. This is where I fell into GIS and a found a passion and a worthy career. 16 years later I am still here and still passionate about GIS and the role Local government plays in the Community.

 

What made you join LG Professionals Tasmania?

My membership was sponsored by my workplace, since becoming a member it has been a great way to network and see all the great work that is being done around Tasmania in the Local Government sector. I am passionate about GIS and its beneficial function in Local Government, and I am keen to contribute and mentor where I can.

What interests do you have outside of work?

Family & Faith, Vegie Gardening, Bushwalking, Unashamed Trekkie

If you could give your 12-year-old self 1 piece of advice what would it be?

Be true to yourself, trust your instincts, It is never wrong to do the right thing and be strong against peer pressure and  NEVER GIVE UP!

What is something most people don’t know about you?

I am related to Sir William Wallace, One of Scotland’s National Heroes.

What do you think are some of the biggest challenges facing the sector at the moment?

Adapting systems and processes to cater for current and future demand from staff working from home, as well as reinforcing Business continuity from an IT perspective given the “New Normal” with COVID-19 and beyond.

Biggest regret outside of work in the past 10 years?

I always say draw from the past but do not let it draw from you, and thus I generally do not have any regrets. However I would have liked to get into cryptocurrency back when it was new.

JLT PUBLIC SECTOR

As a supporter of LG Professionals locally and nationally, JLT Public Sector understands how important it is to deliver tangible value and services to local governments and associated organisations nationally.  We are committed to supporting Local Government in their delivery of services to the community by providing innovative risk and insurance solutions.

AUSTRALASIAN MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE

Registrations are now closed for the Australasian Management and the teams have received their pre-task challenge.

All the best to Kingborough Council, City of Launceston, Derwent Valley Council and Waratah Wynyard Council.

Proudly sponsored by JLT Public Sector

END OF LEASE RESTRICTIONS

The Tasmanian Government declared the end of the financial hardship period for commercial leases and the end of the emergency period for residential tenancies effective from 31 January 2021.

Page Seager have kindly provided the following information.

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SAVE THE DATE

Annual Conference 28-29 October at Eastcoaster Tasmania, Orford


COMMSEC STATE OF THE STATES – JANUARY 2021

CBA have kindly provided the CommSec State of the States – Jan 2021 report for your interest.

Their latest State of the States report continued to show economic outperformance in Tasmania with the State holding the mantle of best performing economy for the fourth quarter in a row.

Over the quarter Tasmania lost three places on housing finance but improved one place on construction work done and relative unemployment.

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Kind regards

Mary Frost

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