An exceptional journey to enhance your leadership capability in local government.

Leadership begins with understanding yourself, building confidence and developing the skills to inspire others. Whether you're taking your first steps into leadership or preparing to grow into your next role, Ignite provides the foundation to help you thrive.

Designed specifically for the WA local government sector, Ignite is the first step in LG Professionals WA's leadership pathway. Delivered over three engaging days, the program combines practical tools, deep reflection and personalised support to help you lead with authenticity and confidence.

Through a combination of interactive workshops and individual coaching, you'll develop the core skills needed to succeed in a leadership role and create meaningful impact within your organisation and community.

Ignite is designed for professionals who are:

  • Beginning their leadership journey
  • Stepping into their first leadership role
  • Looking to strengthen their leadership capability
  • Ready to prepare for the next stage of leadership in local government

What you'll gain

Across the program, you will:

  • Build greater self-awareness and strengthen your personal leadership presence
  • Enhance your communication, influence and confidence
  • Understand core leadership behaviours and in a local government context
  • Explore how transformational leadership can help you lead in a complex and changing world
  • Develop practical tools to increase your impact and effectiveness as a leader

Personalised coaching support

As part of the program, you'll receive a dedicated one-hour coaching session designed to support your learning and help you confidently apply new skills and insights in the workplace.

Why Ignite?

  • Designed for local government: Created specifically for the WA local government sector, Ignite addresses the unique opportunities and challenges facing leaders in local government.
  • Practical learning with lasting impact: Through cohort-based learning, shared experiences and practical tools, participants gain valuable insights they can immediately apply in their roles.
  • A pathway for growth: Ignite is the first stage of LG Professionals WA's leadership pathway, providing a clear progression from emerging leader to executive leader.
  • Focused on behaviour change: More than leadership theory, Ignite is designed to create meaningful and lasting changes in how you lead, communicate and influence others.

Ignite your leadership journey

Invest in yourself, strengthen your capability and build the confidence to lead with authenticity.

Your leadership journey starts here.

Accommodation

Accommodation costs are the responsibility of the attendee.

For accommodation options, please click here.


Terms and Conditions

Event Terms and Conditions apply, please visit https://www.lgprofessionalswa.org.au/eventterms for more information.

Dates

Mon 27 - Wed 29 July 2026
Mon 16 - Wed 18 November 2026

Time

Days 1 & 2: 8.30am–5pm, 
Day 3:  8.30am–4pm

Venue

Trinity on Hampden
230 Hampden Road
Crawley

Cost (incl GST)

$3315 Member / Affiliate / Young Professional
$4150 Non-Member

Local Government Subscriber*
Bronze: $3730 | Silver: $3520 | Gold: $3315

*Click here to check if your local government is a Local Government Subscriber

Please email [email protected] for your Local Government Subscriber discount code.

Subscriber Discounted registrations are for non-member individuals only and are available as follows:
Bronze subscriber = 3 registrations
Silver subscriber = 4 registrations
Gold subscriber = 5 registrations

(All per subscriber local government, non-member price applies to additional registrations)


Payment can be made by credit card or EFT.
If a PO number is required by your local government or organisation, please have it ready before registering. 
An invoice is immediately, automatically generated and emailed upon submission of your online registration, missing or incorrect PO numbers may delay payment processing by your local government or organisation.