7th Local Government Workforce Development National Forum
The 7th Local Government Workforce Development National Forum was convened by LGMA together with ACELG at the Australian National University in Canberra on 7 and 8 April 2014.
The focus of the Forum was the implementation of the National Workforce Strategy which was released in August 2013. Many Forum sessions highlighted and explored where the sector currently stands at a local level, and unpacked key enablers for reform and progress, as well as key obstacles and potential solutions.
The Forum brought together more than 50 representatives from federal government departments and agencies, industry peak bodies and skills councils, state and territory government departments, and select councils and local government associations.
The focus of the Forum was the implementation of the National Workforce Strategy which was released in August 2013. Many Forum sessions highlighted and explored where the sector currently stands at a local level, and unpacked key enablers for reform and progress, as well as key obstacles and potential solutions.
The Forum brought together more than 50 representatives from federal government departments and agencies, industry peak bodies and skills councils, state and territory government departments, and select councils and local government associations.
Please note: The presentations for download below, follow the order of the Strategy and not the order of the program.
7th National Local Government Workforce Development Forum
Implementation of National Local Government Workforce Strategy 2013-2020
Common Room, University House, Australian National University, Canberra
Presentations
Opening Keynote Address
‘Governing for the Future; Leading the Innovative Council’
Professor Mark Evans, Director, ANZSOG Institute for Governance
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Workforce Data
An update on the needs and opportunities surrounding workforce data
Melissa Gibbs, Deputy Director of ACELG
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Strategy Best Practice
One of the objectives of the Forum is to promote good practice within local government with relation to the Strategy priority areas. As such, throughout the Forum, best practice case study examples for each of the first seven strategies will be featured. These are intended to be practical examples of what is being done in councils around the country to promote or enhance an area of the Strategy to encourage information exchange, peer-to-peer learning and discussions relating to the challenges and successes of each case study.
Strategy 1 – Improving Workforce Planning and Development
‘From reactive recruitment to proactive workforce planning – A Logan City Council Journey’
Rob Howes, Workforce Planning Program Leader, People and Culture Branch - Logan City Council, QLD
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Strategy 1 – Improving Workforce Planning and Development
‘Making workforce planning work at the City of Swan’
Wayne Sissing, Manager Human Resources & Ben Leow, Workforce Capability Coordinator - City of Swan, WA
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Workforce Planning Report
'Regional Workforce Development: Stocktake / Best Practice Principles & Framework' - A presentation on the findings of the National Regional Workforce Planning and Development Report, released in June 2013
Dr Damian Oliver, Leading Research Analyst, Workplace Research Centre, University of Sydney Business School
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The Future of VET
The government has established a vocational education and training (VET) Reform Taskforce within the Department of Industry to talk to registered training organisations (RTOs), industry and employers, VET service providers and students about their views on the strengths and weaknesses of the VET system and their ideas for reform. Why is there a need for VET reform, how does the consultation and reform process work, and what are the key themes?
Kathryn Shugg, General Manager, VET Reform Taskforce - Department of Industry
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Strategy 2 – Promoting Local Government as a Place-Based Employer of Choice
‘Indigenous employment program – Steps to the Future Program’
Joanne Brunt, Coordinator Employment Development & Steven Tong, Manager Employment Development - Latrobe City Council, VIC
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Employment Value Proposition campaigns
EVP / attraction and retention campaigns for promoting local government as an employer of choice, both locally and internationally
Life, Well Run - ICMA, USA
Careers in Council - LGA SA, presented by Andrew Haste, Director, Member Services
Places to Start – WALGA
“One of the major selling points for local government as an employer is its occupational diversity. As a place-based employer with national reach, local government offers a significant variety of secure employment environments from urban to remote and everything in between, for professionals, skilled and semi-skilled workers.”
– Future-Proofing Local Government: National Workforce Strategy 2013-2020
Strategy 3 – Retaining and Attracting a Diverse Workforce
‘Bilingual recruitment of Customer Service Officers’
Dalal Smiley, Manager Community and Customer Service - Darebin City Council, VIC
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Strategy 3 – Retaining and Attracting a Diverse Workforce
‘Building Aboriginal capacity from the ground up'
Dr Edwina Marks, Chief Executive Officer - Barkly Shire Council, NT
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Strategy 4 – Creating a Contemporary Workplace
‘Flexibility Project at Whitehorse City Council’
Pauline Bennett, Manager Organisation Development – Whitehorse City Council, VIC
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Geographic Labour Mobility
The government has commissioned the Productivity Commission to undertake a research study assessing geographic labour mobility within Australia, and to examine the patterns of mobility, impediments and enablers to meet Australia’s continually changing workforce and employment needs. Some of the findings relate to local government and will have implications for the sector.
Rolf Fenner, Senior Policy Advisor, Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) - about their submission
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Strategy 5 – Investing in Skills
‘Investing in the development of our people for workforce challenges and opportunities now and in the future’
Simon Covill, A/Manager Workforce Development - City of Sydney, NSW
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Future-Proofing Local Government: Language, Literacy and Numeracy
One of the areas identified in the Strategy requiring further development and capacity building is in the area of language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills. Council intentions towards the development and implementation of local LLN programs formed the basis of research conducted for a presentation at the ACELG Local Government Research Forum on 30 April. The aim was to identify how such programs are being implemented, and what factors would encourage those councils that do not have an LLN strategy to develop and implement one.
Angela Zivkovic and Alex Kats, Local Government Practice Unit, LGMA/ACELG, with John Martin, Visiting Professor ACELG/UTS, 2013-15 - updated Research Forum presentation
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Strategy 6 – Improving Productivity and Leveraging Technology
‘Online performance appraisals’
Natalie Oxenham, Corporate Development Officer - Pittwater City Council, NSW
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View of the Opposition The Opposition’s view on workforce planning, economics and development.
The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Competition
Strategy 7 – Maximising Management and Leadership
‘Developing leaders, increasing engagement and driving performance’
Richard Frazer, People, Culture and Learning Manager - Casey City Council, VIC
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Strategy 7 – Maximising Management and Leadership
‘Development of national workforce management and planning standards for local government'
Edward Fraser, Director Finance and Corporate Services - Central Desert Shire, NT
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Strategy 8 - Implementation and Collaboration
‘The Challenges Facing Governments in the Context of Implementing Strategies to 2020’
Professor John Wanna, Sir John Bunting Chair in Public Administration, ANZSOG/ANU
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USEFUL LINKS
Government Skills Australia have put together a website about the various careers in local government, which includes the range of jobs in the sector, job vacancies and other career resources and information.
http://localgovernmentcareers.com.au/
The Department of Employment, under the most recent National Partnership Agreement on Skills Reform the Commonwealth, has provided funding to State and Territory Governments to implement a national entitlement to a government subsidised training place, to a minimum of the first Certificate III qualification, for all working age Australians without a Certificate lll or higher qualification.
http://www.federalfinancialrelations.gov.au/content/npa/skills/skills-reform/national_partnership.pdf
Implementation of National Local Government Workforce Strategy 2013-2020
Common Room, University House, Australian National University, Canberra
Presentations
Opening Keynote Address
‘Governing for the Future; Leading the Innovative Council’
Professor Mark Evans, Director, ANZSOG Institute for Governance
Download Presentation
Workforce Data
An update on the needs and opportunities surrounding workforce data
Melissa Gibbs, Deputy Director of ACELG
Download Presentation
Strategy Best Practice
One of the objectives of the Forum is to promote good practice within local government with relation to the Strategy priority areas. As such, throughout the Forum, best practice case study examples for each of the first seven strategies will be featured. These are intended to be practical examples of what is being done in councils around the country to promote or enhance an area of the Strategy to encourage information exchange, peer-to-peer learning and discussions relating to the challenges and successes of each case study.
Strategy 1 – Improving Workforce Planning and Development
‘From reactive recruitment to proactive workforce planning – A Logan City Council Journey’
Rob Howes, Workforce Planning Program Leader, People and Culture Branch - Logan City Council, QLD
Download Presentation
Strategy 1 – Improving Workforce Planning and Development
‘Making workforce planning work at the City of Swan’
Wayne Sissing, Manager Human Resources & Ben Leow, Workforce Capability Coordinator - City of Swan, WA
Download Presentation
Workforce Planning Report
'Regional Workforce Development: Stocktake / Best Practice Principles & Framework' - A presentation on the findings of the National Regional Workforce Planning and Development Report, released in June 2013
Dr Damian Oliver, Leading Research Analyst, Workplace Research Centre, University of Sydney Business School
Download Presentation
The Future of VET
The government has established a vocational education and training (VET) Reform Taskforce within the Department of Industry to talk to registered training organisations (RTOs), industry and employers, VET service providers and students about their views on the strengths and weaknesses of the VET system and their ideas for reform. Why is there a need for VET reform, how does the consultation and reform process work, and what are the key themes?
Kathryn Shugg, General Manager, VET Reform Taskforce - Department of Industry
Download Presentation
Strategy 2 – Promoting Local Government as a Place-Based Employer of Choice
‘Indigenous employment program – Steps to the Future Program’
Joanne Brunt, Coordinator Employment Development & Steven Tong, Manager Employment Development - Latrobe City Council, VIC
Download Presentation
Employment Value Proposition campaigns
EVP / attraction and retention campaigns for promoting local government as an employer of choice, both locally and internationally
Life, Well Run - ICMA, USA
Careers in Council - LGA SA, presented by Andrew Haste, Director, Member Services
Places to Start – WALGA
“One of the major selling points for local government as an employer is its occupational diversity. As a place-based employer with national reach, local government offers a significant variety of secure employment environments from urban to remote and everything in between, for professionals, skilled and semi-skilled workers.”
– Future-Proofing Local Government: National Workforce Strategy 2013-2020
Strategy 3 – Retaining and Attracting a Diverse Workforce
‘Bilingual recruitment of Customer Service Officers’
Dalal Smiley, Manager Community and Customer Service - Darebin City Council, VIC
Download Presentation
Strategy 3 – Retaining and Attracting a Diverse Workforce
‘Building Aboriginal capacity from the ground up'
Dr Edwina Marks, Chief Executive Officer - Barkly Shire Council, NT
Download Presentation
Strategy 4 – Creating a Contemporary Workplace
‘Flexibility Project at Whitehorse City Council’
Pauline Bennett, Manager Organisation Development – Whitehorse City Council, VIC
Download Presentation
Geographic Labour Mobility
The government has commissioned the Productivity Commission to undertake a research study assessing geographic labour mobility within Australia, and to examine the patterns of mobility, impediments and enablers to meet Australia’s continually changing workforce and employment needs. Some of the findings relate to local government and will have implications for the sector.
Rolf Fenner, Senior Policy Advisor, Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) - about their submission
Download Presentation
Strategy 5 – Investing in Skills
‘Investing in the development of our people for workforce challenges and opportunities now and in the future’
Simon Covill, A/Manager Workforce Development - City of Sydney, NSW
Download Presentation
Future-Proofing Local Government: Language, Literacy and Numeracy
One of the areas identified in the Strategy requiring further development and capacity building is in the area of language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills. Council intentions towards the development and implementation of local LLN programs formed the basis of research conducted for a presentation at the ACELG Local Government Research Forum on 30 April. The aim was to identify how such programs are being implemented, and what factors would encourage those councils that do not have an LLN strategy to develop and implement one.
Angela Zivkovic and Alex Kats, Local Government Practice Unit, LGMA/ACELG, with John Martin, Visiting Professor ACELG/UTS, 2013-15 - updated Research Forum presentation
Download Presentation
Strategy 6 – Improving Productivity and Leveraging Technology
‘Online performance appraisals’
Natalie Oxenham, Corporate Development Officer - Pittwater City Council, NSW
Download Presentation
View of the Opposition The Opposition’s view on workforce planning, economics and development.
The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Competition
Strategy 7 – Maximising Management and Leadership
‘Developing leaders, increasing engagement and driving performance’
Richard Frazer, People, Culture and Learning Manager - Casey City Council, VIC
Download Presentation
Strategy 7 – Maximising Management and Leadership
‘Development of national workforce management and planning standards for local government'
Edward Fraser, Director Finance and Corporate Services - Central Desert Shire, NT
Download Presentation
Strategy 8 - Implementation and Collaboration
‘The Challenges Facing Governments in the Context of Implementing Strategies to 2020’
Professor John Wanna, Sir John Bunting Chair in Public Administration, ANZSOG/ANU
Download Presentation
USEFUL LINKS
Government Skills Australia have put together a website about the various careers in local government, which includes the range of jobs in the sector, job vacancies and other career resources and information.
http://localgovernmentcareers.com.au/
The Department of Employment, under the most recent National Partnership Agreement on Skills Reform the Commonwealth, has provided funding to State and Territory Governments to implement a national entitlement to a government subsidised training place, to a minimum of the first Certificate III qualification, for all working age Australians without a Certificate lll or higher qualification.
http://www.federalfinancialrelations.gov.au/content/npa/skills/skills-reform/national_partnership.pdf
