Navigating your first 10 months as a regional CEO

General information for new CEOs can be confusing and, at times, irrelevant to the unique context of leadership in regional councils.

12 November, 2023

Defence, NSW Health and Qld govt voted most attractive employers

The public sector has been voted the most attractive place to work in 2023.

19 June, 2023

Consultancy industry unregulated, unaccountable, committee hears

Only 300 of Australia’s 90,000 consultants are registered with their peak standards-setting body.

8 June, 2023

NSW govt funds councils $25k to train planners

Grants totalling $25,000 are on offer for rural and regional councils to fund planning cadetships.

19 May, 2023

CEOs need better health and safety support: report

A report by a Victorian municipal monitor calls for better support for the workplace health and safety of CEOs.

10 May, 2023

Governments need to offer formal skills training

In the battle to attract and retain skilled workforces, governments need to offer formal training opportunities.

19 October, 2022

SA councils to apply revised training standards

The new training regime will give council members a grounding in civic, legal and behavioural responsibilities.

12 October, 2022

NSW offers pathway to public sector jobs for veterans

A NSW veterans employment program is finding public sector jobs for retired Defence personnel.

30 January, 2022

Management challenge launched for local govt professionals

Local council leaders around Australia are encouraged to get their staff together to compete in the next season of the Management Challenge.

9 December, 2021

Interviews explore gender equity in local government

Covid has been both a door opener and a mirror for gender equity in local government.

8 March, 2021

Guidelines plug gap for community development officers

Evaluation of community projects needs to be based on more than a ‘warm feeling’.

24 February, 2021

Transforming leadership culture

Singleton GM Jason Linnane had a come-to-Jesus moment when he walked into his first board meeting.

19 January, 2021

Council programs foster workforce transition

Councils are doing their bit to foster local talent and get students into the workforce.

3 February, 2020

Parks Vic supporting Aboriginal staff

Cultural awareness programs have been delivered to the Parks Victoria board and C-suite.

28 November, 2019