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◥WE ARE YOUR ASSOCIATION, AND WE WANT TO SUPPORT YOU ON YOUR CAREER JOURNEY

YOUR ASSOCIATION LG Professionals SA is an independent not-for-profit membership Association. We believe that all staff in local government should have the opportunity to be their best.

Whether you are at the beginning, middle or latter stage of your local government career, we offer opportunities to suit your professional development needs.

We are owned by our members – all of whom are individuals working in the local government sector in SA.

All of our offerings are designed by and for the sector, with 100% of proceeds invested back into developing further content and offerings for you, our members.

NEW MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS FOR 2020 / 2021 We have introduced new membership options for 20/21 with a view to making membership more accessible and inclusive to all levels of staff in all regions.

We hope this will create a more diverse membership base to ensure the Association remains relevant in the future.

KEY CHANGES / HIGHLIGHTS

◥ COUNCILS AND SUBSIDIARIES CAN NOW TAKE OUT WHOLE OF ORGANISATION MEMBERSHIPS which include memberships for unlimited numbers of their staff for one flat fee.

◥ WE WILL NOW OFFER ADVOCACY - LG Professionals SA will advocate on behalf of its members in line with an Annual Advocacy Plan.

◥ ENHANCED ACCESSIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN NETWORK FORUMS AND COMMITTEES; where forums and meetings are in person, they will also be simultaneously available via Zoom.

◥ LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARDS NOMINATIONS WILL BE OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY.

OUR MISSION

◥ WE DEVELOP LOCAL GOVERNMENT PEOPLE.

OUR VISION

◥ WE CREATE CONNECTED CAPABLE PEOPLE COMMITTED TO PUBLIC GOOD.

MEMBERSHIP CLASSES UNDER THE NEW MODEL

MEMBERSHIP TYPE

ELIGIBILITY

To be admitted as this type of member, an applicant…

ANNUAL FEE (EX GST)

COUNCIL(New Category!)

must be employed by a local government in South Australia that has purchased a Council Membership. Local government employees who are employed part time or are on leave are also eligible, as are staff employed through third parties (eg. Maxima.)

COUNCILS ARE CLASSIFIED AS SMALL, MEDIUM OR LARGE AS PER ATTACHED TABLE SMALL $1,000MEDIUM $5,000LARGE $7,500 This fee provides membership to all council staff.

SUBSIDIARY(New Category!)

must be employed by a local government subsidiary in South Australia that has purchased a Subsidiary Membership. Subsidiary employees who are employed part time or are on leave are also eligible.

$500 This fee provides membership to all subsidiary staff.

INDIVIDUAL must be employed in local government or a relevant organisation as determined by the Board. (Note: If your council or subsidiary has purchased one of the memberships above, you can join / renew at no fee under that category).

$315

FELLOW No new Fellows will be admitted, but existing Fellows will retain their status as a Fellow.

$230

STUDENT must be enrolled within a recognised / accredited course of study, within a discipline relevant to local government; or have completed a recognised / accredited tertiary course no more than two (2) years ago and not be eligible for another category of membership.

$100

RETIRED(New Category!)

must be retired from a career in local government in South Australia and not actively consulting to the sector.

$100

CORPORATE must work for a business that has an interest in local government; or work for a local government authority.

Included in corporate packages.

◥ THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS IN EACH CLASS IS UNLIMITED.

MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS

EVENT AND PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

COUNCIL SUBSIDIARY INDIVIDUAL FELLOW STUDENT RETIRED CORPORATE

Attend the meetings and functions ofLG Professionals SA

⎷ ⎷ ⎷ ⎷ ⎷ ⎷Its employees may attend meetings and functions upon invitation.

Participate in Network activities, where they meet the eligibility requirements of the Network

⎷ ⎷ ⎷ ⎷ ⎷ ⎷Its employees may attend meetings and functions upon invitation.

Nominate for Leadership Excellence Awards

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SHAPE THE SECTOR AND GAIN COMMITTEE AND BOARD EXPERIENCE

COUNCIL SUBSIDIARY INDIVIDUAL FELLOW STUDENT RETIRED CORPORATE

Be elected as a Board Member ⎷ ⎷ ⎷ ⎷ ⊗ ⊗ ⊗

Be elected as a member of Network Committees, where they meet the eligibility requirements of the Network

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HAVE YOUR SAY

COUNCIL SUBSIDIARY INDIVIDUAL FELLOW STUDENT RETIRED CORPORATE

Vote at general meetings of LG Professionals SA

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Vote in elections for the Board ⎷ ⎷ ⎷ ⎷ ⊗ ⊗ ⊗

Vote in elections for Network Committees, where they meet the eligibility requirements of the Network

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SUMMARY OF MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS (EX GST)

COUNCIL SUBSIDIARY INDIVIDUAL FELLOW STUDENT RETIRED

CEO NETWORK FORUMS

$150 discount Ineligible $150

discount$150

discount Ineligible Ineligible

GM / DIRECTOR NETWORK FORUMS Free for Members ($150 for non-members)

PEOPLE AND CULTURE NETWORK FORUMS Free for Members ($50 for non-members)

WOMEN’S NETWORK FORUMS Free for Members ($50 for non-members)

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT NETWORK FORUMS Free for Members ($50 for non-members)

RURAL MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE (biennial)

$500 discount

$500 discount

N/A N/A N/A N/A

IGNITE PROGRAM $500 discount

EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM Members Only

EXECUTIVE LEADERS PROGRAM $500 discount

WOMEN’S PROFESSIONALS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 10% discount ($278)

CONFERENCES $100 discount

Access to Scholarships for national and international opportunities

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International Mentoring Program Fee waived ⎷ ⎷ ⎷ ⎷ ⎷ ⎷

Discount on Qantas Club membership ⎷ ⎷ ⎷ ⎷ ⎷ ⎷

◥ CORPORATE MEMBER BENEFITS ARE OUTLINED IN THE CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP PROSPECTUS.

MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES

Members can develop and receive recognition for their achievements across their career life cycle through the following activities:

◥ Networks◥ Management Challenge◥ Leadership Excellence Awards ◥ Programs◥ Conferences◥ Other opportunities

NETWORKS Networks are groups of members who share a common interest or experience. We run a comprehensive range of network meetings and forums throughout the year offering staff the opportunity to learn and develop whilst sharing and networking with peers from their own and other councils and subsidiaries, across the state.

Each is supported by a chair and committee responsible for planning the annual calendar of events for that network. Staff can develop leadership skills and share with colleagues in the sector by participating in one of our Network Committees. Network Chairs also receive a Board precis after each meeting and will be invited to share and connect with both the Board and each other.

We are pleased to offer Zoom and dial in options for participation. Distance or circumstances shouldn’t be a barrier to getting involved!

A summary of our current networks, planned activity, and related fees follows, noting all fees are ex gst.

Membership categories eligible for Network participation are Council, Subsidiary, Individual, Fellow, Student and Retired.

The performance of networks will be reviewed regularly to assess on-going membership participation and value. This will provide opportunities for adding new networks should there be sufficient membership demand.

MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES

NETWORK ELIGIBILITY FORUMS ONLINE DISCUSSION FORUM / OTHER SUPPORT

CEO NETWORK

Must be the CEO of an SA council.

There will be two this year, plus a joint GM/ CEO Forum. Any fee covers catering and speaker costs where relevant.

Available if needed.

GM NETWORK

Must be a General Manager or Director at an SA council or subsidiary or an equivalent role reporting directly to the CEO.

There will be two this year, plus a joint GM/ CEO Forum. Where forums are live, they will also be simultaneously available via Zoom.

Available if needed.

PEOPLE AND CULTURE NETWORK

Must be working in the field of People and Culture, HR, WHS at an SA council or subsidiary.

There will be three this year.Where forums are live, they will also be simultaneously available via Zoom.

Via Closed LinkedIn Group, E-mail Group and shared Dropbox and regular Zoom catch ups for peer support.

COMMUNITY MANAGERS NETWORK

Must be working in the field of Community Services/ Development and in a management position at an SA council.

Committee meetings occur every 6 weeks or as needed with outcomes shared with whole network. Where meetings are live, they will also be simultaneously available via Zoom.

Via E-mail Group and regular Zoom catch ups for peer support.

WOMEN’S NETWORK

For women working at an SA council or subsidiary.

There will be three this year.Where forums are live, they will also be simultaneously available via Zoom.

Available if needed.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT NETWORK

For professionals working at an SA council or subsidiary with an interest in or responsibility for continuous improvement initiatives. Graduates of the Professional Leaders Program or those with Lean Six Sigma training are also encouraged to join.

There will be two this year.Where forums are live, they will also be simultaneously available via Zoom.

Available if needed.

MEMBER BENEFIT

Members FREE

(Non-Members

$150 + gst)

MEMBER BENEFIT

Members FREE

(Non-Members

$50 + gst)

MEMBER BENEFIT

$150 DISCOUNT

for Members

MEMBER BENEFIT

Members

ONLY

MEMBER BENEFIT

Members FREE

(Non-Members

$50 + gst)

MEMBER BENEFIT

Members FREE

(Non-Members

$50 + gst)

MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE The Management Challenge is a simulation-based team building, learning and networking program using real local government themes – the types of issues that a senior management team in a council would most likely face. The teams are challenged to respond to a series of tasks in a unique one-day, fast paced, “pressure cooker” environment. Some tasks will require written responses (such as a council report or recommendation document), some will take the form of role plays or presentations and the teams are also scored on observations of how well they display energy, synergy, effectiveness and creative thinking. It provides an opportunity for team members to develop their skills and become more effective in the way they operate.

The Australasian Management Challenge has been at the forefront of professional development in local government in Australia and New Zealand for over 25 years. In that time, many thousands of local government professionals have been given the opportunity to participate, grow, be challenged and learn alongside their team members and peers. Many have subsequently gone on to senior management roles.

The 2021 Management Challenge will be held on 29 April 2021.

The Rural Management Challenge is run biennially and the date for the next one will be announced soon.

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARDS Our Awards Program recognises outstanding achievement and innovation, with a program that not only recognises excellence, but also contributes to the advancement and improvement of local government as a sector.

In 2021 we will celebrate the 20th Annual Leadership Excellence Awards with a Gala Dinner on Friday 21 May 2021 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. (assuming government restrictions on large gatherings are lifted).

MEMBER BENEFIT

Only Members

can nominate

for Awards

MEMBER BENEFIT

Council Members will

receive a $500 ex gst

per team DISCOUNT at

the Rural Challenge.

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

IGNITE PROGRAM This accredited leadership program is tailored specifically for new supervisors, team leaders and coordinators in local government and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor staff. The focus of the program is to enable those who have limited experience in managing and leading people to develop the competencies required to be successful in their role.

EXECUTIVE LEADERS PROGRAM This Executive Leadership Program spans 3 months and is spread over 2 intensive 3-day blocks, equating to just 6 days out of the office.

The program has been developed to:

◥ Enhance complex and adaptive thinking capabilities of senior leaders and executives to best navigate the future

◥ Increase capabilities to generate solutions to complex adaptive problems in an agile way

◥ Challenge assumptions and perspectives

◥ Equip executive leaders to navigate rapidly changing and evolving environments

‘I NEEDED THIS COURSE, ITS CONTENT AND MOTIVATION. MY THINKING NEEDED CHANGING.’ Tim Tol, Executive Leaders Program

◥ WE OFFER A RANGE OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES DEPENDING ON YOUR CAREER STAGE.

‘VERY RELEVANT TO SITUATIONS I AM CURRENTLY FACING WITHIN MY TEAMS’ Mitch Koppan, Ignite Program

‘LOVED THIS COURSE. IT’S A MUST FOR ANYONE REALLY! WISH EVERYONE AT COUNCIL COULD DO THIS THEN WE’D WORK BETTER/MORE COLLABORATIVELY AND ACCOMPLISH MORE!’ Stacey Dutton, Emerging Leaders Program

WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM This program is tailored specifically for women in local government who have limited or no experience in managing or leading people. The three day program aims to develop skills while taking each participant on a journey of self-discovery – looking at self-awareness, work preferences, mindfulness, self-limiting beliefs, the impact of fear, the power of active listening, how to be heard, the importance of connection and building networks, making better decisions, building confidence, asking powerful questions and building emotional intelligence. It will make participants more confident and capable of achieving their goals.

The next program runs 2-4 November 2020 in metro Adelaide.

MEMBER BENEFIT

$500 ex gst

DISCOUNT for

Members

MEMBER BENEFIT

$500 ex gst

DISCOUNT for

Members

MEMBER BENEFIT

10% DISCOUNT

for Members

($278 ex gst)

EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM Our extremely popular Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is in its 15th year in 2020. Each year a cohort of 28 emerging leaders from across the sector undertake an 8-month experiential learning program, consisting of 8 modules plus a group project. The program is accredited towards an MBA.

The ELP aims to provide participants with the following:

◥ A greater level of comprehension and understanding of local government

◥ Increased understanding of leadership concepts and practices and how to integrate these learnings into the workplace

◥ Increased confidence

◥ Enhanced self-awareness

◥ An appreciation of and an ability to work with different personality types

◥ The opportunity to challenge their assumptions

MEMBER BENEFIT

$500 ex gst

DISCOUNT for

Members

CONFERENCES We run several conferences each year. In 20/21 these include:

◥ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE DATE TBA

◥ WOMEN’S NETWORK CONFERENCE 13 NOVEMBER 2020

◥ ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE 19 MARCH 2021

◥ PEOPLE AND CULTURE NETWORK CONFERENCE 14 MAY 2021

◥ COMMUNITY MANAGERS NETWORK CONFERENCE IS RUN BIENNIALLY AND IN 2021 IT WILL FALL IN THE 21/22 FINANCIAL YEAR.

MEMBER BENEFIT

$100 ex gst

DISCOUNT for

Members at all

conferences.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES Each year, we offer a range of other opportunities such as Master Classes with international experts, topical events and short programs such as Project Management.

MEMBER BENEFIT

Members will receive

priority, exclusive

or discounted

registrations for these

opportunities.

◥ IF YOU ARE SIGNING UP ON BEHALF OF A COUNCIL OR SUBSIDIARY, COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THIS FORM

◥ IF YOU ARE SIGNING UP AT AN INDIVIDUAL LEVEL, JOIN HERE

◥ QUESTIONS? Please contact our friendly team on:

◥ 8291 7990 ◥ admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au ◥ www.lgprofessionalssa.org.au

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