Noticeboard: Romilly Madew to head Infrastructure Australia  

Also: Brian Schwartz appointed chair of Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust; Ron Gauci commences new role as chief of AIIA.

14 January, 2019

Performance management needs to change

When agencies focus on effective performance achievement they can avoid the common pitfalls that lead to the performance management of employees.

10 January, 2019

How to lead effectively through change

Leadership books, workshops and university degrees are worthless if you don’t consciously practice your leadership skills on a daily basis.

17 December, 2018

Councils face major skills shortages, national review finds

Local government professionals are “not well positioned” in new and emerging soft skills, according to a forthcoming national review.

17 December, 2018

Combination of factors challenges workforce

The ageing workforce is a key issue but it’s just one aspect of the complex picture facing Australian local governments.

3 December, 2018

Noticeboard: City of Melbourne names new CEO

Also: new chiefs for City of Nedlands, Water Corporation; AMSA board shuffle; new Children’s Commissioner.

3 December, 2018

Preparing for the impending talent loss

Facing a documented exodus of senior staff, Australian local government needs to prepare and develop its future leadership pipeline.

26 November, 2018

Noticeboard: Peter Schneider appointed Warrnambool CEO 

Plus: mayors elected in Bendigo and Monash, and new CEO appointed at the City of Melville.

19 November, 2018

Councils brace for ‘retirement wave’

Experts warn that local government is among the sectors most ‘exposed’ to an ageing workforce, underscoring the importance of good workforce planning.

12 November, 2018

Staff injuries fall under council’s initiative

An innovative program to improve the safety of council’s outdoor workers has achieved a 32 per cent year-on-year decrease in workplace injuries.

1 November, 2018

Research outlines the future public servant

Bureaucrats will become “municipal entrepreneurs” who can perform various roles with scarce public resources, according to a new book.  

8 October, 2018

Noticeboard: Therese Manns named new Randwick Council GM

Also in this wrap: Julie Hoskins leaves Bendigo Council; new leadership for Heavy Vehicle Regulator; open government expert hired by NSW Government.

1 October, 2018

Influence and trust key for leaders

The leaders who thrive in government are those who embrace complexity, and who flourish while others get frustrated.

27 September, 2018

New gender council has local government in its sights

Independent body set to partner with councils to help get more women into elected and executive roles.

20 September, 2018