Sector leaders join the VLGA to develop the next generation of Mayors

Date: 
Thursday, 31 October 2024
Category: 
VLGA e-news

The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) has secured an impressive list of experienced trainers and facilitators to deliver its Mayoral Leadership Program this December. 

These include: 

  • Australia’s leading media training specialist and renowned journalist Doug Weller 
  • Highly credentialed Melbourne Lawyer and former mayor and councillor Tony Raunic 
  • Experienced workplace, industrial relations and employment lawyer Melissa Scadden who specialises in building exceptional and high-performance workplaces  
  • Governance expert and experienced Local Government professional Rhys Thomas  

The VLGA’s Mayoral Leadership program is directly aligned with the mandatory regulatory requirements outlined by the Victorian Government and will provide mayors and deputy mayors with the skills they need to fulfil their respective roles with a high degree of competency. 

The VLGA is also offering induction training for councillors as part of its Councillor Readiness Program which also aligns with the new Victorian Government regulations. 

We are delighted to be partnering with councils from across Victoria to deliver their mandatory councillor induction program modules over the next four months.If you would like our help in delivering this training, click here to find out more

The Mayoral Leadership Program will be held on Friday 6 December 2024, 8:30am - 5pm at Monash Conference Centre, Level 7 30 Collins Street, Melbourne. 

Secure your place now!

Cost - $1000 Members / $3500 Non-members. 

The VLGA has a long and proud history of enhancing the professional development of councillors over the duration of their four-year-term so watch this space for more information about our exciting ongoing training offer for 2025 and beyond.