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Female staff find their voice
Ballina Shire Council, New South Wales, is empowering women in the workplace by developing their confidence and communication skills. Council has introduced a new professional…
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Proactive partnership supporting electrical safety
Each year up to 80 electrical apprentices join inspectors from Access Canberra on worksites as part of a proactive program to upskill and enhance safety.…
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Lift literacy for safety
During a recent update to the performance review process at West Tamar Council, Tasmania, written feedback was sought from staff which identified that many employees…
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Drones fly Council into the future
Ballina Shire Council, New South Wales (NSW), is flying high since six staff now have their ‘wings’ after graduating with their Remote Pilot License from…
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Gaining workplace skills
Moree Plains Shire Council, New South Wales, is providing teenagers the chance to gain work skills and experience through paid employment. Human Resources Officer, Jessica…
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Creating a culture of learning: ‘Ready Set Grow’
Georges River Council, New South Wales, is an amalgamated council working strategically to integrate and grow a positive, high-performing culture by introducing a council-wide learning…
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Degrees of flexibility: Local government degrees launch online at UTS*
Interested in further study, but struggling with work-life balance? New online study options are making further study more flexible for local government professionals. From 2019,…
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‘Conversations Matter’ in the Coorong
Coorong District Council, South Australia (SA), is forging a new way in suicide prevention, with a proactive approach to mental health awareness and community mobilisation.…
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Embedding values in the workplace
Following on from the launch of the City of Perth Corporate Values – Teamwork, Commitment, Courage and Respect, the City’s Human Resources team organised wellbeing…
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Winner on the global stage
Tourism in Queensland’s Douglas Shire has been given a big green tick, winning a place on the United Nations endorsed Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s top…
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Equipping women to become leaders
The Cassowary Coast Regional Council, Queensland, is helping to equip more women across the organisation with the practical tools and skills required to become a…
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Future directions – By Candy Choo CEO, LGPro WA
Local government employees are reporting unprecedented levels of stress in the workplace. Local Government Professionals (LGPro) Western Australia, CEO, Candy Choo said there was a…
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