Helping build greater capacity and capability for elected members
By: David Jenkins
When people are elected as councillors or mayors of their local government authority or local municipality, they are also elected as stewards...
Advocate for upskilling
When Rachel Chambers became mayor of the recently amalgamated North Burnett Regional Council in 2016 she realised that it was “sink or swim” so...
Cadetships key to addressing projected skills shortfall
A traineeship program designed to develop the skills of young people has helped Eurobodalla Shire Council address skills shortages in key areas.
Twenty years ago,...
AM Committee Stories: Ross Goyne
Tell us about yourself.
I am a civil engineer with over 44 years’ experience. The first 27 years was spent in local government in both...
Climbing personal mountains
For someone who says his “best laid plans” haven’t always worked out, Rob Waddell has racked up an impressive list of accomplishments. An Olympic...
Lighting gets Smarter
In its 117-year history, Belgian company Schréder has evolved from producing the first electrical panels to becoming a leading independent provider of connected lighting,...
An Interview with Rob Wilson
Rob Wilson has done an outstanding job for IPWEA leading the IPWEA FLEET team over a sustained period. Nevertheless, Rob has decided to step...
Improving asset management in Queensland
What do Olympic champion Kieren Perkins, minister for infrastructure, transport and regional development, Catherine King, and the president of the Local Government Finance Professionals...
Embracing the implications of demographic change
Leading demographer Bernard Salt understands that many Australians are challenged by major trends such as automation, artificial intelligence and immigration but he urges positivity...
Modern careers require lifelong learning
By: David Jenkins and Jonathan Jones
Change is now a constant factor in almost every professional career.
Be it organisational or corporate change through a merger...
