For the young and ambitious

Local government is a real career.

You’ll be doing work that matters, on issues that affect how people live their lives.

It will be challenging, calling on you to give and achieve more than “an ordinary job” would require.

Your success will be rewarded through a career structure that offers long term advancement and recognitions.

But no-one achieves this on their own.

Successful local government managers always work with a support network. And they are committed to ongoing education and professional development.

That’s why it’s important to you to be a member of Local Government Managers Australia.

It’s the best way to fast track your career in local government.

For senior managers

You know the importance of a wide network of contacts who share your interests and are working at your level.

Essential to maintaining perspective; invaluable in getting things done.

LGMA is your professional body, linking local government manager around Australia.

It’s also your best source of ongoing education and professional development, including regular information, graduate and diploma programs, short courses and conferences.

A strong LGMA membership is also good for your workplace. LGMA meets the needs of managers at all levels and young people starting a local government career, fostering a professional and ethical attitude to the business of local government.

It’s your profession

LGMA is more than direct members benefits; it’s also your voice for a better local government.

LGMA takes and active role in promoting better standards in local government, in lobbying for changes to the system of local government and in presenting local government as an essential contributor to better communities.

Through LGMA membership, you can influence the development of your profession and the local government sector.

You will also belong to an association recognised internationally for the quality and knowledge of its professional managers. LGMA members participate in many international aid and development programs in Asia and Africa.

You’re not alone

Networking. Contact with other local government professionals is essential to learning and to developing your support networks. This is a major, informal benefit of membership that is facilitated by your involvement in LGMA meeting and events.

Management Journal and Statewide Newsletter. Publications from State and National offices which keep you informed about best management practices, people and issues in local government.

Conference and Congress. The LGMA three day State Conference is the premier local government professional event in WA, a chance for learning and for making and renewing contacts.

LGMA’s National Congress introduces you to the national perspective of local government and to networking with interstate peers.

Professional Development

Seminars and workshops. Convenient short courses to expand your skills

Management training courses. LGMA is a joint sponsor of scholarship at the University of Canberra’s Senior Management Course and the AIM Executive Development Course.

Management Challenge. This national LGMA competition officers unique team development training for local government throughout Australia.

Diploma of Management (Local Government). A LGMA/TAFE Diploma, available for both classroom and distance learning.

Graduate Education. Leading graduate programs with a consortium of Australian universities.

International Exchange Programs. Enable members to attend equivalent national conferences in the UK, USA, South Africa and New Zealand, and to complete two week residential exchanges with host local government. LGMA offers scholarships supporting participation in these programs.

Leadership Development Program. An intensive leadership training program for senior managers in local government.

Manager Exchanges. Provide opportunities for members to enhance their skills and knowledge through exchanges with other local governments locally and interstate.

Regional and special interest networks

A regional branch network covering all councils in WA provides members with regular opportunities locally to network with colleagues and to participate in training and development activities.

Special interest groups are also supported by LGMA to meet the specialist needs of professional and technical staff in local government.

Member support services

Mentoring Programs. Support and advice for members in the performance of their roles and career progression in local government.

Advisory Services. Legal, financial and career advice for LGMA members in relation to their employment.

Local Government Support. Advise and information for members on local government legislation, responsibilities and functions.

Advocacy and professional standards

LGMA is active in:

• Lobbying for improvements to the system and legislation under which local government operates
• Advocacy on behalf of the profession with State and Federal Government and employer organisations, and in
• Promoting the highest professional standards and adherence to ethical practice amongst members

All LGMA members commit to a Code of Ethics built on key principles of honesty, integrity, competence, confidentiality, objectivity, equity and public interest.

Membership applications

Complete the membership application form today and join the leaders in local government. Your CEO would be happy to endorse your application.

About LGMA

Local Government Managers Australia is the leading association for local government managers. In Western Australia membership includes most CEOs in local government and the majority of senior managers and professional staff.

The twin goals of LGMA are to:

• Foster professional management, and
• Continually enhance the system of local government

There is a national body and an autonomous, affiliated division in each state.

Please contact Maryka Mensink on 9218 8141 for any queries.