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:
Graduate Diploma of Management and AICD course
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
All other upcoming MAV events
Email: learningandevents@mav.asn.au
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State-wide bus forum
This forum is jointly presented by the Metropolitan Transport Forum and Municipal Association of Victoria. Discussions will centre on improving the bus network, including presentations... -
-Social and Sustainable Procurement
[Two half-day Zoom sessions] This course equips participants with the ability to effectively incorporate social objectives and corporate social responsibility into procurement practice, as part... -
Improving First and Last KM Access - 20 October
The MAV is pleased to partner with Freight Victoria (part of the Department of Transport) to offer three sessions that seeks to engage the freight... -
-AS 4000 (Construction) Contracts Management
[Two half-day Zoom sessions] In the AS4000 Contract Management course, participants will examine a range of topics and issues specific to the management of AS4000... -
Presentation and Public Speaking Skills
[Online] This workshop provides councillors and executives with the fundamental skills and knowledge to more effectively present and speak publicly.. -
State-Wide MCH Conference
(ONLINE) Registrations are now open to attend the bi-annual State-Wide MCH (Maternal and Child Health) Conference to be held on Friday, 22 October 2021.... -
Collaborative Procurement Forum (Victorian LG Sector)
(Online) To support the changes to Section 108 & 109 of the Local Government Act 2020, MAV Procurement has issued a Collaborative Procurement Guidance Notedetailing... -
Speed Reading Workshop
[Online] This workshop is designed for councillors and council staff who feel under pressure due to the quantity of written material that they are required... -
Social Media Workshop (Online)
[Zoom workshop] In this training session designed specifically for Victorian councillors, you’ll develop the skills needed to produce and publish targeted and persuasive social media... -
Improving First and Last KM Access - 10 November
The MAV is pleased to partner with Freight Victoria (part of the Department of Transport) to offer three sessions that seeks to engage the freight...