By Staff Writer Four out five Australian public servants would recommend the Australian Public Service (APS) as a good place to work, according to the recently released State of the Service Report…
Category: Leadership
SA councils green leaders in waste says report
By Staff Writer According to a report from former South Australian senior state CEO, Bill Cossey, local government has made a "very successful" transition from collecting and disposing of waste…
Newly-formed councils scoop AR Bluett Awards
By Adam Coleman Liverpool Plains Shire Council and Goulburn Mulwaree Council have been recognised with the AR Bluett Award at the Local Government Association of NSW annual conference in Coffs…
Achieving peak performance
By Lucinda Dean In recent years, the idea of the ‘manager as coach’ has gained currency within human resources circles – stretching the managerial role to take on the attributes…
Victoria proposes National Framework for Sustainable Government Office Building
By Staff Writer Victorian Finance Minister Tim Holding called for a national agreement to improve the sustainability of government office buildings around the country. At a meeting of state and…
Skilled women take the lead in WA
By Staff Writers The West Australian Government has released a three-year plan to attract and retain skilled and talented women in leadership positions across government agencies. Taking the Lead: Women…
Plan for emergencies says mining disaster mayor
By Staff Writer The Beaconsfield Mine collapse took the West Tamar council by complete surprise and having an emergency management plan in place was key to the council’s ability to…
Join forces or be picked off says Kennett
By Adam Coleman Former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett told delegates at the 2007 Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) National Congress in Hobart today that local councils will need work together…
Obesity is fundamentally a commercial success
By Jane Garcia Anyone working in the area of public health in Victoria over the past decade will have come across the passionate thought leader Rob Moodie. After leading the…
MAV expands capacity with two appointments
By Staff Writer The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has strengthened its capacity to deliver services and build knowledge about the local sphere of government with two senior staff appointments….