Current professional development opportunities

Masterclass: Councillors' Role in CEO Performance

Strengthen your leadership impact with this essential masterclass on councillors’ critical role in CEO performance. Led by local government specialist, Philip Shanahan, this course will guide you through council’s legal obligations, effective planning, and practical processes for reviewing CEO performance.

Date: Thursday 19 June 2025
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: In person MAV office, Melbourne
Cost: $250 (Ex GST), morning tea provided  
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Date: Thursday 3 July 2025
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: In person MAV office, Melbourne
Cost: $250 (Ex GST), morning tea provided  
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Date: Friday 11 July 2025
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: In person Surf Coast Shire Council, Torquay
Cost: $250 (Ex GST), morning tea provided
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Masterclass: Leading Communities through Housing Change

The Masterclass on ‘Leading Communities Through Housing Change’ is designed to support Councillors in navigating the rapid changes in planning reform and housing. It will help Councillors adapt to this high-pressure environment, enhance their leadership skills, and maximise their impact as local leaders.

Greater Dandenong City Council

Must attend both sessions.

Date: Thursday 3 July 2025
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: Online. (Zoom link to be sent to registered emails)

Date: Friday 18 July 2025
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: In person. Council Chambers, City of Greater Dandenong, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong Victoria
Cost: Both sessions are complimentary

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Mitchell Shire Council

Must attend both sessions.

Date: Thursday 17 July 2025
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: Online. (Zoom link to be sent to registered emails)

Date: Friday 25 July 2025
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: In person. Council Chambers, Mitchell Shire Council Offices, 113 High Street High Street, Broadford. Victoria
Cost: Both sessions are complimentary

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Kingston City Council

Must attend both sessions.

Date: Thursday 24 July 2025
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: Online. (Zoom link to be sent to registered emails)

Date: Friday 8 August 2025
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: In person. Kingston City Council Municipal Offices, Moorabbin Room, Ground Floor, 1230 Nepean Highway, Cheltenham, Victoria
Cost: Both sessions are complimentary

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MAV Office

Must attend both sessions.

Date: Thursday 7 August 2025
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: Online. (Zoom link to be sent to registered emails)

Date: Friday 22 August 2025
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: In person. MAV Office, Level 5, 1 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne
Cost: Both sessions are complimentary

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Hepburn Shire Council

Must attend both sessions.

Date: Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: Online. (Zoom link to be sent to registered emails)

Date: Friday 29 August 2025
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: In person. Council Chambers, Hepburn Shire Council, 24 Vincent Street, Daylesford Vic.
Cost: Both sessions are complimentary

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