2025 Executive Management Programme

Dates: Tuesday 22, Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 July 2025

Venue: Queensland Law Society, 179 Ann Street, Brisbane 

Times: Arrive at 08.00am ready for 08.30-5.00pm

Registration: (includes - 3 day workshop, day catering and networking dinner on Tuesday, rates inclusive of GST)

$3,535 Member Rate (individual membership) 

$3,895 Non-member Rate

Brochure: View Here

Programme: 

Leading Local Government – Executive Management in Queensland Local Government provides local government professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the role of the Chief Executive Officer in Queensland local government. The programme has been written by experienced CEOs and senior managers from Queensland local government and goes beyond the legislation to explore the real challenges and experiences you might expect to face in a CEO role.

As a participant on this programme, you will gain full awareness of the role and responsibilities of Chief Executive Officers in local government; the challenges, the benefits, the satisfactions and the frustrations. You will have the opportunity to troubleshoot questions arising from your own experience and to seek feedback on specific issues you may have faced.  The programme is professionally facilitated and each module features a relevant case study presented by a CEO or senior officer. 

Parking: 

Wilson Parking

King George Square

Public Transport: Translink

Accommodation: Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.

Accommodation options close to the venue include:

Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central (IHG) 

Adina Apartment Hotel Anzac Square

Hyatt Regency Brisbane

Hilton Brisbane

Proudly supported by:

Women in Local Government

This Village aims to connect women across the local government sector in Queensland, provide them with access to valuable insights, effective real-world strategies, and plenty of opportunities to network, collaborate and share ideas.  

Agenda: 

Join Peta Irvine, CEO of LGMA, for her tips and tricks to build confidence.

In this session we will focus on: 

Join like-minded local government officers, hear from others from across different sectors, get guidance, share ideas and get motivated to make changes you have been longing to make.

We look forward to hosting an engaging session with you. See you on 14 August at 11.30am! 

Scheduled exchange sessions for 2025:

Cost: Complimentary to Council Subscribers

Join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81895544921

Join our Network on LinkedIn!

People and Culture Webinar - Workplace Bullying

Day/Date: Tuesday 19 August 2025

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded.

Guest Presenter:  Jonathan Mamaril

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member.

To book, please select 'Complimentary - Member Benefit'. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you have any issues. 

Thank you to our Corporate Partner:

To sign up to be invited to future South Geldard events please click here.

Below are also links for the HR Engage Podcast which Jonathan hosts:

Spotify

Apple Podcasts

YouTube

How to keep great staff: induction for retention

Effective onboarding is not just the responsibility of your HR Team!  The onboarding experience can run for up to three months and all team members are involved in making the experience of newcomers good … or bad.

This workshop will give you the chance to unpack why it is so important to onboard new staff effectively.  With 1 in 5 employees unlikely to recommend their workplace to their network after onboarding and 1 in 6 new hires leaving between 1-12 weeks, it is no wonder we need to ensure we get this right.  Join us as we explore what makes for an effective onboarding experience and ensure you increase employee retention, productivity and engagement.

Day/Date: Tuesday 26 August 2025

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member.

To book, please select 'Complimentary - Member Benefit'. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you have any issues. 

Date: Tuesday 9 September 2025

Venue: BCEC, Boulevard Level, Grey Street, Room B1 

Map: Here

Times: 

12:30pm-3:00pm - 75th Anniversary Luncheon

3.00pm-4.00pm - View LGMA Memorabilia

4.00pm-6.00pm - Optional - Attendance at the President's Welcome Reception for the Annual LG Conference 2025

Please RSVP by: 8 August 2025

Getting There:

https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/journey-planner

Parking: 

https://bcec.com.au/visit/car-parking/

Resilience at work

Do you struggle not to go on the attack when challenged?  Or perhaps your default approach is to withdraw?  In this workshop, you will learn strategies to manage your reactions, reframe your perceptions and navigate challenging conversations with grace.  

Offering techniques to help build increased resilience in your workplace interactions, this webinar will enhance your emotional intelligence and allow you to enjoy a more balanced, positive outlook. 

Giving Feedback Webinar

Feedback is invaluable on the journey of self-development and professional advancement but many of us struggle with making our feedback valuable.  Giving feedback can be a difficult task and this webinar examines some common errors when giving feedback, how to give helpful feedback and barriers to feedback in the workplace.  Using the Situation Behaviour Impact model to format feedback, examine some simple mindsets that will take your feedback skills up a notch.

Women in Local Government

This Village aims to connect women across the local government sector in Queensland, provide them with access to valuable insights, effective real-world strategies, and plenty of opportunities to network, collaborate and share ideas.  

Agenda: Stay tuned!

Scheduled exchange sessions for 2025:

Cost: Complimentary to Council Subscribers

Join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81895544921

Join our Network on LinkedIn!

SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND CHALLENGE

The Rural Management Challenges (RMC) are based on the successful concept of the Australasian Management Challenge. They are a development programme that provides real-life problem solving experiences and produces outcomes that translate into relevant, tangible and enduring benefits for individuals, teams and the organisation.

Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Host Council: Western Downs Regional Council

Location: Dalby

Venue: Dalby Events Centre

Times: 07.30-17.00

There will be a Meet and Greet event the night before Challenge Day and we will all have dinner together the evening of Challenge Day to celebrate your success. 

Key Dates:

Registrations close Wednesday 20 August 2025

Pre-Challenge Task Distributed Monday 25 August 2025

Pre-Challenge Task Due Wednesday 8 October at 3:00pm

Accommodation:

There is a wide range of accommodation available in Dalby - visit the Western Downs Queensland for more information. 

Imposter Syndrome Webinar

Often, highly performing individuals will question their own abilities, feel as if they do not belong, or doubt the validity of their achievements.  Introducing: Imposter syndrome.

This webinar is for anyone whose own self-doubt gets the best of them, causing anxiety or stress, and getting in the way of professional growth.  Explore imposter syndrome to help understand and identify where it might come into play and take a look at some strategies to help overcome these feelings in the workplace.

Day/Date: Tuesday 21 October 2025

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member.

To book, please select 'Complimentary - Member Benefit'. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you have any issues. 

Supporting neurodiversity in the workplace Webinar

Whether you are neurodiverse yourself, work with neurodiverse teammates, or would like to be more aware of neurodiversity in the workplace, this is the webinar for you.

It will cover some basics to keep in mind about neurodiversity, including a brief look at neurotypes and their connections to mental health.  We will also discuss some common ways that neurodiversity may show up in the workplace and how to have difficult conversations on neurodiversity.  This session will equip you with powerful insights a greater appreciation of neurodiversity in the workplace.

Day/Date: Wednesday 22 October 2025

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member.

To book, please select 'Complimentary - Member Benefit'. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you have any issues. 

People and Culture Webinar - Termination of Employment

Day/Date: Tuesday 28 October 2025

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded.

Guest Presenter:  Jonathan Mamaril

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member.

To book, please select 'Complimentary - Member Benefit'. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you have any issues. 

Thank you to our Corporate Partner:

To sign up to be invited to future South Geldard events please click here.

Below are also links for the HR Engage Podcast which Jonathan hosts:

Spotify

Apple Podcasts

YouTube

NORTH QUEENSLAND CHALLENGE

The Rural Management Challenges (RMC) are based on the successful concept of the Australasian Management Challenge. They are a development programme that provides real-life problem solving experiences and produces outcomes that translate into relevant, tangible and enduring benefits for individuals, teams and the organisation.

Date: Wednesday 5 November 2025

Host Council: Cairns Regional Council

Venue: Cairns Civic Centre

Times: 07.30-17.00

There will be a Meet and Greet event hosted the night before Challenge Day and we will all have dinner together the evening of Challenge Day to celebrate your success. 

Key Dates:

Registrations close Wednesday 3 September 2025

Pre-Challenge Task Distributed Monday 15 September 2025

Pre-Challenge Task Due Wednesday 29 October at 3:00pm

Accommodation: 

There is a wide range of accommodation available in Cairns - visit Tourism Cairns for more information. 

This challenge is proudly supported by:

CENTRAL QUEENSLAND CHALLENGE

The Rural Management Challenges (RMC) are based on the successful concept of the Australasian Management Challenge. They are a development programme that provides real-life problem solving experiences and produces outcomes that translate into relevant, tangible and enduring benefits for individuals, teams and the organisation.

Date: Wednesday 12 November 2025

Host Council: Rockhampton Regional Council

Location: Rockhampton

Venue: 62 Victoria Parade

Times: 07.30-17.00

There will be a Meet and Greet event hosted the night before Challenge Day and we will all have dinner together the evening of Challenge Day to celebrate your success. 

Key Dates:

Registrations close Wednesday 17 September 2025

Pre-Challenge Task Distributed Monday 22 September 2025

Pre-Challenge Task Due Wednesday 5 November at 3:00pm

Accommodation: 

There is a wide range of accommodation available in Rockhampton - visit Explore Rockhampton for more information.

Job burnout – the enemy of burnout is wellness

61% of Australian workers have experienced burnout – 13% more than the global average – and this negatively impacts productivity, well-being and employee turnover.

In this workshop we dive into burnout culture, why burnout in the workplace is so widespread, how workplaces contribute to burnout and how we can overcome it and change the way we work.  With personal approaches to manage and prevent workplace burnout as well as approaches your leader, team and organisation can take, together we can help provide healthier workplaces.

Day/Date: Tuesday 18 November 2025

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member.

To book, please select 'Complimentary - Member Benefit'. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you have any issues. 

Developing policy in local government is a complex task. Policymakers face competing internal stakeholder interests, dynamic environments and ever-changing legislative provisions. This contemporary programme is purpose-built to assist local government officers in understanding policy frameworks and keys to creating sound policy.

Forum Dates and Times:

Wednesday 19 Nov - 8:30am-5:00pm

Thursday 20 Nov - 8:30am-5:00pm

Registration at the event: Wed at 8:30am, collect name tags

Inclusions: Tea and coffee on arrival, tea breaks and lunch.

Venue: Queensland Law Society - 179 Ann St, Brisbane City Qld 4000

Cost: Council Officers - $2180 per person

View Brochure to find out more

Join us in shaping local governance.

Wellbeing in the Workplace Webinar

In this final webinar for the year we look at nurturing our wellbeing in the workplace.  We cover tips and tricks for wellness including reframing thoughts, physical and environmental tweaks, and tapping into a support network to better your wellbeing.  Make these methods part of your weekly routine to ensure you give yourself the best chance to thrive in both your personal and professional life.

Day/Date: Wednesday 19 November 2025

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member.

To book, please select 'Complimentary - Member Benefit'. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you have any issues. 

2026 Women in Local Government Conference 

The Women in Local Government Conference was developed to empower women in the local government context. The conference aims to consider the application of leadership to engage women in the sector, developing techniques for the 'every-day' leader and creating a workplace culture that values the contribution of women in all aspects and levels of the organisation.

By connecting women across the local government sector, we aim to provide those women with access to valuable insights, effective real-world strategies from skilled facilitators, and plenty of opportunities to network, collaborate and share ideas. 

International Women's Day (IWD) is a global event celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. 

Join LGMA to celebrate Women in Local Government in Queensland. 

Dates: Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 March 2026

Venue: Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane - 23 Leichardt Street, Spring Hill Qld 4000

Times: 

08.00am - 08.30am - Coffee on Arrival and Registration

08.30am - 08.45am - Delegates Seated

08.45am - 4.00pm - Conference Sessions

Networking Event: Wed 4 March from 4.00-6.00pm

Registration: 

Council Officer (Early Bird) $1100 per person - closes 5 February 

Council Officer (Standard) $1300 per person - from 6 February - if not sold out prior

Includes: Tea breaks and Lunch on Wed and Thurs + the Networking Event on Wed.

Accommodation, travel/transport are not included in the registration fees.

Brochure: Here

Member benefits:  LGMA Members who attend this event receive a discount off their membership fees for the next financial year.

Council Subscribers:  Councils who subscribe to LGMA may be entitled to a complimentary registration when an Early Bird Registration has been purchased.  T&C's apply (excludes all CEO's) - call us to check eligibility. Form here.

Dress Code: Business Casual - As the room temperature may vary, we suggest wearing layered clothing to ensure you are comfortable throughout the day.

Accommodation: 

Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane - Book directly to receive 15% off the best available rate by using the code LGMAQ in the drop down section from special code: https://www.grandchancellorhotels.com/hotel-grand-chancellor-brisbane/book/accommodations

Phone: 07 3831 4055 or Email: reservations@hgcbrisbane.com.au

Check in is from 14.00 and check out if at 11.00.  Full buffet breakfast is available in Fresco's Restaurant.  

Phone: 07 3831 4055 / Email: reservations@hgcbrisbane.com.au

Car Parking: $20.00 per day for all delegates (up to 10 hours) 

Alternative Parking: https://www.secureparking.com.au/en-au/car-park-rates/spring-hill/  

Transport: Here

Thank you to our valued corporate partners: