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Topic: Workforce Development X
2015
Profile of the Local Government Workforce
This report outlines various characteristics of the national local government workforce, including in relation to gender, education, staff mobility, and workforce planning.
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Published: 13/02/2015
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Leadership in Local Government: Factors Affecting the Appointment of CEOs
This report considers the qualities, experiences and attributes West Australian councils seek from prospective CEOs, and the formal and informal policies and processes councils use to identify and recruit suitable candidates. The research draws on interviews with CEOs and Mayors/Shire Presidents across Western Australia.
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Published: 11/04/2014
Program: Research and Policy Foresight
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Profile of the Local Government Workforce (Summary)
A brief profile of the local government workforce based on data compiled by ACELG.
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Published: 06/11/2013
Program: Local Government Practice Unit
Download (636.63 KB)Future-Proofing Local Government: National Workforce Strategy 2013-2020
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Published: 02/08/2013
Program: Local Government Practice Unit
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A National Review of Education and Training in Local Government Skills Shortage Areas
This paper was prepared in consultation with key sector organisations, and documents a national review of education and training in local government skills shortage areas.
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Published: 30/01/2013
Program: Learning in Local Government
Download (849.64 KB)2012
National Local Government Indigenous Employment Position Paper - Closing the Gap Through Place-based Employment
This paper aims to encourage and facilitate increased Indigenous workforce participation in local government, and is a response to considerable workforce challenges that lie ahead for the sector.
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Published: 13/12/2012
Program: Local Government Practice Unit
Download (2.31 MB)A National Review of Training and Development for Local Government Councillors
This national review of councillor training found that there is a range of high quality, relevant training and professional development available for local government councillors. There are, however, some gaps in the training and professional development being offered, with significant differences from state to state. There is also interest and a sector-wide desire to see a nationally coordinated approach to providing accredited programs that cover the full range of knowledge and skills required to fulfil the role of councillor.
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Published: 19/04/2012
Program: Learning in Local Government
Download (1.6 MB)Workforce Planning and Development: Capacity Building Opportunities
This paper includes a survey of different training courses and resources available to councils, and outlines some key elements which might form part of any programme on workforce planning and development. This overview is provided to inform the discussion of what is happening at state level and the analysis of key challenges and next steps.
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Published: 17/04/2012
Program: Learning in Local Government
Download (2.03 MB)eLearning in Local Government
This paper suggests some benefits and barriers of eLearning for the consideration of training providers, councils and individual learners. It also includes a sample of existing eLearning programs and initiatives in local government across Australia and internationally, as well as an overview of web-based learning tools, software and applications, and other technological applications to develop and deliver online material. This paper provides information also available on the eLearning portal through the Learning in Local Government project.
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Published: 16/04/2012
Program: Local Government Practice Unit
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Learning in Local Government - An Analysis of Sector Consultations and Perspectives
This paper provides observations about the experiences and aspirations of participants in the Learning in Local Government online survey and associated consultations.
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Published: 01/10/2011
Program: Learning in Local Government
Download (1.69 MB)2010
Learning in Local Government - A Preliminary Inventory and Gap Analysis of Education and Professional Development for Local Government in Australia
An exploratory review of the unique and complex needs of education and professional development in Australian local government that aims to raise discussion and inform the Australian Centre for Excellence in Local Government’s Workforce Development Program. [PDF-1.5MB]
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Published: 08/09/2010
Download (1.57 MB)Local Government Indigenous Employment Green Paper
This paper explores untapped labour pools and investment in the recruitment and development of Australian Indigenous workers.
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Published: 02/08/2010
Program: Local Government Practice Unit
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