About LGMA

Introduction

What is LGMA?

Founded in 1936, Local Government Managers Australia is the leading professional association representing managers and aspiring managers working in the local government sector across Australia.

LGMA is continually expanding its charter and membership services to ensure that:
local government management continues to develop and improve;
highest professional and ethical standards are maintained; and
its members are at the forefront of change and innovation.

Part of a federation making up the national organisation, LGMA Tasmania is an independent body representing approximately 150 members in Tasmania.

What does LGMA membership offer?

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are an experienced manager, LGMA membership gives you the chance to enhance your professional expertise and make valuable contacts through networking opportunities.

You will have access to a comprehensive range of services and activities:

  • Professional Development and Networking
You can participate in a range of professional development activities, from international exchange programs to National Congress and state conferences to networking at the meetings of the three Tasmanian branches ensure you stay up to date on current issues as well as developing strong networks with local government colleagues.
For Branch contacts and meetings
Find out more about National Congress
Find out more about the LGMA Tasmania Conference


  • LGMA Management Challenge
Run in every State with a national final, this sophisticated developmental program will produce outcomes that are relevant, tangible and enduring to you and your Council. More than any seminar or traditional training program, the Challenge provides effective staff development through participative learning.
Find out more about the Tasmanian Challenge
  • Emerging Leaders Program
If you are a current leader or aspire to leadership, this challenging program of workshops will enable you to examine topics and areas critical to local government with a small group of peers.
The Program was held for the first time in 2007 and is expected to be offered on a bi-ennial basis.
  • Management Excellence Awards
These Awards are made to managers in Local Government in Tasmania whose contribution is, in the opinion of their employing councils or colleagues, worthy of special acknowledgement.
To find out more about these Awards
  • Local Government Manager
Sent to you free bi-monthly, the National magazine keeps you up to date with current and emerging issues from the point of view of leading practitioners, academics and opinion leaders.
  • LG Update – The Five Minute Brief
This fortnightly email provides busy professionals with an update of what is new in local government around Australia, as well as detailing career opportunities.
  • FOCUS
This local email newsletter is sent to members three or four times a year.
Read previous editions.
  • Advocacy and Policy Development
LGMA Tasmania works closely with both the State Government and the Local Government Association of Tasmania. We have membership on a number of groups assisting with policy development, in particular advocating the position of local government managers and professionals.
Current LGMA representatives.