Category: Workforce

By Lucinda Dean Latrobe City Council in Victoria has an award-winning idea to spark new life into the Valley’s ageing public housing estates while providing training and employment in building…

By Lucinda Dean In recent years, the idea of the ‘manager as coach’ has gained currency within human resources circles – stretching the managerial role to take on the attributes…

By Staff Writer Victorian Finance Minister Tim Holding called for a national agreement to improve the sustainability of government office buildings around the country. At a meeting of state and…

By Staff Writers The West Australian Government has released a three-year plan to attract and retain skilled and talented women in leadership positions across government agencies. Taking the Lead: Women…

By Staff Writer The Council of Capital City Lord Mayors (CCLM) is seeking a new partnership with the Federal Government aimed at "boosting productivity and attracting capital, business investment, a…

By Staff Writer A new and job search network has been introduced by the Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA), in partnership with the Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA),…

By Staff Writer The Beaconsfield Mine collapse took the West Tamar council by complete surprise and having an emergency management plan in place was key to the council’s ability to…

By Adam Coleman Former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett told delegates at the 2007 Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) National Congress in Hobart today that local councils will need work together…

By Adam Coleman A National Skills Shortage Strategy was launched at the Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) 2007 National Congress in Hobart today, offering leaders in local government a range…

By Adam Coleman Cities that embrace creativity and cultural diversity are more economically prosperous, according to a recent report from the Sydney Chamber of Commerce. Vital Signs is an annual…