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Training needs analysis tool
Speaking at the recent International Public Works Conference in Canberra, Paul Humphreys, Manager Workforce Planning and Development at Skills DMC, said that with the Minerals…
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Making the best impression at both work and play*
Councils, organisations and business all have something in common – they need to stand out from the background and have a clear visual identity. Being…
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Rockhampton wins employer award
In a competitive market where many employers are finding it difficult to attract and retain a skilled workforce, Rockhampton Regional Council is setting trends.Rockhampton is…
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Boroondara masters staff development
The City of Boroondara, in Melbourne’s inner east, is giving its staff the edge by joining with a local university to offer an exciting masters…
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APS Benefits delivers for LG members*
The Australian Public Service Benevolent Society (APS Benefits) is a not for profit organisation providing a wide range of services to all members of and…
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Leadership for Local Government managers*
With accreditation from the world’s most influential accrediting bodies, a top 100 ranking from The Economist for its MBA program, and a top 50 ranking…
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Learning about social media in Tasmania
Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are some of the terms that are common to anyone using social media and they are terms that people in Local…
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Victoria shares lessons learned from Black Saturday with Tasmanian councils
Tasmanian councils were given an invaluable insight into managing natural disaster relief and recovery, hearing some of the lessons learned from Black Saturday in Victoria…
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Dallas wins State award for Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour City Council Trainee Dallas Gittins has been named as this year’s New South Wales winner of the Business Services Award.Dallas, who works in…
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Swan Hill inaugural work experience program a success
Swan Hill Rural City Council’s new work experience program is already showing signs of being a great success with 29 students taking up the opportunity…
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Learn to use data with a little help from the ABS*
Ever found yourself thinking, ‘Okay, I’ve got all this data. Now what do I do with it?’ Well, the Australian Bureau of Statistics can help.…
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Training and professional development takes pride of place in Ryde
Ryde City Council has developed a robust process to nurture and support organisational and individual performance, according to its HR Manager Melissa Attia. She said…

