8.15 am – Registration
8.45 am – Official Welcome and Opening
Nathan Cain (MLGMA), LG Professionals WA Finance Professionals Network Chairperson
Anthony Vuleta (MLGMA), CEO Town of Victoria Park
Jamie Parry FLGP, President, LG Professionals WA
Welcome to Country
Ingrid Cummings
9.00 am – Opening Address:
Hon. John Carey MLA, Minister for Housing; Local Government (Invited)
9.30 am – The Resourceful Speaker
Shil Shanghavi
The ability to speak confidently is an essential skill. Delivered well, the spoken word can transform, influence, challenge and motivate people. It can accelerate careers and enable individuals to flourish in their roles - so what resources are available to be able to speak with such confidence?
In this talk Shil shares his challenges, and how they have influenced him into becoming a professional speaker. He discusses some the key element for presenting with confidence, how these elements can be transferred across all forms of communication, and provides an insight into the exciting future of speaking through technology.
10.15 am– Morning Tea in Partners Trade Area
10.45am - Concurrent Sessions
SESSION 1 - People and Culture Network
Future proofing the local government workforce
Kathy Hoare, Department of Training and Workforce Development
With evolving community expectations, changing legislation and regulations as well as the wider generational shift in human resources, future-proofing the local government workforce has never been a more prominent topic. LG Professionals WA is strongly advocating for a capable, professional, skilled and sustainable workforce - and to to this, we need your input. Join us for an insightful presentation by the Department of Training and Workforce Development to learn more about WA Workforce trends and forecast, key skill shortage areas, opportunities and challenges - particularly in the regional areas - apprenticeship and traineeship, and technology and support that are available to assist local governments to better target the talent pool. This will be followed by a facilitated discussion to encourage blue-sky thinking and practical applications of initiatives and ideas to futureproof the local government workforce.
SESSION 2 - Young Professionals Network
Planning your next career move: Is moving forward always a straight line?
When was the last time you were really excited about your job? Do you feel as if there is no path to progression or that you have learned all that you can from what is in front of you? Do you feel it is time to take action, but you don't know how, when or where to find the next steps on your journey? Often, we end up in a role because an opportunity presented itself that, at the time, offered everything that we could want. But what do we do when we decide we want more, how do we find it, and what can we do to stand out amongst the crowd to seize it? Come along to this session and be inspired by our panel of professionals as they share their own career journeys, outline strategies to identify opportunities for progression and explore how to pounce successfully when opportunities arise.
SESSION 3 - Communications Network
Are you ready for your next Crisis?
In recent years local governments in WA have responded to fire, major storm events, reputational crises, cyber-attacks, crime, Council dismissals and a worldwide pandemic. 2020 has shown us that every one of us is likely to experience crises. Will you know what to do when the next disaster strikes your LG? Will your organisation know how to collaborate with external bodies? Do you know what your role is, or how you will navigate recovery? Join us as we live workshop responding to a crisis. This is an opportunity for us all to learn from our shared experiences, and equip ourselves for when (not if) the next crisis hits.
SESSION 4 - Governance Network
City of Perth Elected Member Induction Process
With another round of local government elections coming up, this session seeks to provide attendees with two key speakers that can guide you through the upcoming local government elections and post election activities:
- The WA Electoral Commission will discuss the role of WAEC in local government elections.
- City of Perth will provide an overview of the induction program used following the high profile 2020 election of an entire council of brand new Elected Members.
12.15 pm – Lunch in Partners Trade Area
1.15pm - Concurrent Sessions
SESSION 5 - People and Culture Network
Industrial Relations and Workers Compensation Management - what can go wrong?
Martin Dobson and Warren Milward
Managing employees is a key part of any supervisor's role; when people are motivated, engaged and achieving goals, people management can be a very rewarding experience. But if employees are not managed properly, it can result in a multitude of issues from industrial relations concerns to workers compensation claims. At this session, two top WA lawyers, Martin Dobson and Warren Milward, will walk you through everything that can possibly go wrong when people management is not done right.
SESSION 6 - Young Professionals Network
Networking to accelerate your career
Shil Shanghavi
A successful career isn't just about work performance or market knowledge. In order to flourish, it is essential to build relationships and develop your reputation - making yourself both visible and accessible. To tell us how, Shil Shanghavi will share insights for how to build your reputation and presence using strategies to foster new connections and strengthen current ones to cement your positioning.
SESSION 7 - Communications Network
Stress management, looking after your wellbeing and preventing burnout
Dr Marny Lishman
Stress is a natural and inevitable part of life. Whether it's work deadlines, sitting in traffic, relationship difficulties, health concerns or financial trouble, all of deal with it. Then there's the bigger stressors, the bushfires, the floods...and the fallout from pandemics that some, more than others, have to deal with on top of everything else. Stress, if you don't manage it well, can a toll on you personally and professionally. In this interactive breakout session, Dr Marny Lishman will teach you how to identify the symptoms of stress, deal effectively with its causes, teach you the tools to become more resilient, healthy, adaptable and in control again - to not only prevent burnout but assist you in riding the waves of uncertainty that are coming all too familiar to us. After all, it's not the stress that matters, it's what you do with it that counts.
SESSION 8 - Governance Network
Managing social media in local government and local government elections
Nollaig Baker, Manager Strategy, Marketing and Communications, City of Rockingham
This workshop will tackle some of the hard questions about the use of social media by local governments, candidates, and elected members and how officers can better manage social media. In our ever-changing environment it is pivotal for local governments to take heed of social media trends and develop policies and procedures to govern the use of social media. This workshop will provide a comprehensive summary of the basics needed for good social media management by local governments.
2.45 pm –Changeover to main plenary room and toilet break
3.00 pm – Take a street and build a community
Shani Graham, Ecoburbia
We all yearn for the sense of community we had as a child. But what is a street community was something bigger than that? What if it created a more sustainable and more resilient space not only for the residents but the wider community as well. Come hear some stories about a magical community - the community of Hulbert Street.
4.00 pm – Closing Workshop
Rhythm Fix drumming and percussion workshop
There is power in not only numbers, but also in commitment and when that commitment is made by individuals to focus on one intention (their team, workplace or project), their circle emanates ripples of energy that can positively impact their work environment.
Join us for this fun and engaging end to the day as we demonstrate the positive impact of people coming together and teams working effectively.