9.00 am – Arrival Coffee and Registration
9.30 am – Welcome and opening
Nathan Cain (MLGMA), LG Professionals WA Finance Professionals Network Chairperson
Anthony Vuleta (MLGMA), CEO Town of Victoria Park
Candy Choo, CEO, LG Professionals WA and James Watt, Branch President, Pilbara-Kimberley Branch
10.00 am – Opening Keynote Address: Floral bras and football boots
Michelle Cowan
Combining her two passions of being a mother and AFL coach, Michelle Cowan's amazing story is a tribute to what all of us can achieve with enough guts, grit and determination. With over 18 years of coaching experience in the WAFL, AFL and AFLW - a long and successful career that has contributed to the games exciting evolution. Her achievements have made it clearer for the next generation of women proving that when it comes to football or business, gender is no barrier to kicking goals. A passionate speaker about team dynamics, leadership, perseverance and passion, Michelle combines her experiences and humour for an inspiring and entertaining presentation.
11.00 am – From creating bureaucracy to battling it - A personal insight
Paul Rosair, Principal, NAJA Business Consulting Service
Author, Paul Rosair spent over 40 years working in the WA State Government as an Administrator and Regulator across many sectors. He has since established and runs his own consultancy business and, over the past six-and-a-half-years, has assisted clients to navigate the bureaucracy that he says he may have unwittingly contributed to.
This presentation will outline numerous examples of the way policy, regulation, legislation and rules are established, often with good intent, that sometimes make it exceedingly difficult for Industry, Not-for-profits, Businesses and Individuals to go about their daily lives and conduct their business, particularly those located in Regional localities.
Paul will delve into factors and examples, occasionally politically motivated, personally and culturally influenced or naively developed, that impact public policy, legislation and procedures and will provide examples where policy and legislation is flawed as a result and often almost impossible to comply with. Many red tape reduction initiatives have been developed, with good intent, over many years by nearly all Local, State and Commonwealth Agencies, with often little to no effect. Under the new focus on compliance and accountability, the risk adverse nature of Governments and Public Servants is also impacting on the opportunities that may otherwise have previously been realised. This has the impact of inhibiting growth and development in Regional Australia whilst adding exorbitant costs and overheads making many growth opportunities prohibitive. Is there an answer?
12.00 pm – A place to call home
Russell Barnes, Director, Moore Australia WA and Zanda Cameron, Hatch Roberts Day
Enjoy the journey the Shire of Ashburton is taking to create enduring connections to this special place for their employees. Located in an amazing and beautiful part of our country, from rugged ranges to coastal corals, alongside one of the busiest mining regions in the state, country (and the world!) providing appropriate accommodation for staff is a challenge. Working with Moore Australia and Hatch Roberts Day, the Shire has developed a strategic long term approach to provide for its organisation, focusing on retaining and attracting employees. Hear how the Shire is taking the lead with innovative strategy and in conversations with the 'big players in town', to create a more sustainable and responsive housing system through the delivery of well-designed and located housing in this amazing location.
12.30 pm – Lunch
Concurrent Sessions
SESSION 1
1.30 pm - Connect with kindness
Luke George
'The difference between the person you are and the person you want to be, is what you do.'
Your brand is your asset and like all assets they should appreciated in value. It is the actions and words you use with others that decrease or increase your brand value. The more valuable the brand, the more you can lead and influence.
The Personal Brand workshop will focus on elevating your brand from Value, to Valued to Valuable through the art of connecting with kindness. During the three hours the participants will: Realise their hidden potential; Learn strategies that elevate the value of their brand; Understand the power of kindness; Develop a leadership style that influences change.
SESSION 2
1.30 pm – Finance for non-financial people
Bob Searle
This workshop will provide you with the essential financial skills for your role in local government. Suitable for anyone involved in the sector who would like to improve their knowledge of local government financial planning and reporting.
3.00 pm – Afternoon Break
3.30pm – SESSION 1 continued - Connect with kindness continued / SESSION 2 continued - Finance for non-financial people continued