Officer development
We host an extensive program of events and professional development opportunities of relevance to council officers throughout the year.
Officers from member councils can apply to study for the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (Executive) run by Swinburne University of Technology in partnership with the MAV, or participate in the Australian Institute of Company Directors five day course.
We also offer regular procurement training opportunities for staff from all member councils, and insurance best practice forums and events for MAV Insurance members.
Council officers can subscribe to our MAV Yammer groups of interest to their area of work, and we often request council staff with a particular area of expertise to nominate for our committees and working groups on topical policy challenges facing the sector.
All of our scheduled events including forums, workshops and conferences are listed on our Upcoming events page, including course dates and program details, costs (where relevant) and online registrations.
Further information
- Australian Institute of Company Directors Course
- MAV Procurement training & events
- MAV Procurement e-learning portal
- MAV Insurance events
- MAV Yammer groups
Engage with us
For information on our officer training and development opportunities:
AICD Company Directors Course and Upcoming Events
Email: learningandevents@mav.asn.au
MAV Procurement training and e-learning portal
Email: procurement@mav.asn.au
MAV Insurance events
Email: insurance@mav.asn.au
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-AICD Company Directors Course - May to June 2023
[Five full-day online sessions] The Company Directors Course™ provides participants with the confidence and currency to more meaningfully contribute to their board and build their... -
-Rural & Regional Planning Conference - June 2023
[Hybrid event] Attracting planning practitioners and state and local government leaders from across Victoria, this conference is a highly valued knowledge-sharing and networking opportunity for... -
Speed Reading Workshop - June 2023
[Hybrid event - limited spaces online] This workshop is designed for councillors and council staff who feel under pressure due to the quantity of written... -
Councillor seminar - Managing Freight and Heavy Vehicle Access - June 2023
[Online - for Councillors] This seminar focuses on the important and sometimes challenging council responsibility of managing freight and heavy vehicles.. -
Discrimination, Bullying & Harassment Prevention - June 2023
[Online] Council leadership sets the tone for productive, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplaces and effective and equitable service provision to the community. The standards of conduct... -
Meeting Procedures - June 2023
This workshop will assist councillors in gaining the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to effectively participate in and actively contribute to council meetings and decision... -
MAV Technology ICT Leadership Summit - June 2023
We are delighted to present the MAV Technology ICT Leadership Summit - a one-day event that empowers our local government leaders and their teams through... -
Understanding Council Finances - July 2023
[Online] This workshop supports new councillors to understand their responsibilities in managing council finances as well as returning councillors that want to understand or refresh... -
Advanced Council Finances 3 - Audited Financial Statements - July 2023
[Online] This training builds on the “Understanding Council Finances” training session with a focus on the Audited Financial Report. The training is particularly relevant for... -
Presentation & Public Speaking Skills - July 2023
The workshop will include: developing confidence in dealing with audiences, delivering key messages clearly and succinctly, creating impact in a presentation, different forms of presentation...