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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Land Use Planning & Building - July 2022
[Online, Two sessions, 13 and 20 July] Designed to equip councillors and council officers with an understanding of the practice and procedure involved in planning... -
Strategic Planning and Decision Making - July 2022
[Online] Explores the role of the Mayor and Councillors in the context of the Integrated Strategic Planning and Reporting Framework from the Local Government Act... -
Probity in Procurement - July 2022
[4-hour Zoom workshop] Probity is an essential part of procurement and purchasing in Local Government. This program outlines how Council funds are under constant scrutiny... -
Value Based Messaging - Introduction to Framing Gender Equality - July 2022
[Online via ZOOM] Learn how to be a more powerful advocate for gender equality in this three-hour workshop delivered by Mark Chenery of Common Cause... -
Community Leadership - July 2022
[In Person] This workshop aims to help Councillors understand their role and responsibility as community leaders and advocates and how Council can work together collectively... -
MAV & Carers Victoria Local Government Supporting Carers Forum
Join the MAV and Carers Vic as we showcase ways councils can support carers across Victoria.. -
Understanding Council Finances - July 2022
[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... -
2022 Councillor Leadership Conference
This event will see Mayors and Councillors from across Victoria attending and exploring the conference theme of ‘Power of Your Leadership Legacy’. This will include... -
-Specification to Evaluation - August 2022
Many staff find themselves required to manage tenders and quotes without being provided training to understand the process. This course equips participants with a set... -
Social Media - August 2022
[In Person] Social media can be an effective, quick and economical way to engage with communities, but if managed incorrectly, a social media issue can...