Councillor Development Program
The MAV Councillor Development Program offers a range of learning and development opportunities, to assist councillors build the skills and knowledge required to effectively perform their role as prescribed in the Local Government Act 2020.
In 2023 we will offer our training workshops as combination of Online & In Person events. Should we need to make a change based on current COVID-19 advise, we will contact registered attendees prior to the event. For more information about the current restrictions in Victoria visit: www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au.
For more information please contact learningandevents@mav.asn.au.
2023 Councillor Development Calendar
For detailed information such as costs and program outlines please click on the ‘Details’ link.
| Course | Date | Time | Format | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayoral Induction | Thursday 7 December | 9:30am–5:00pm | In-person | Click Here |
2024 Councillor Development Calendar
For detailed information such as costs and program outlines please click on the ‘Details’ link.
| Course | Date | Time | Format | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting Procedures | Friday 16 February | 10:00am–4:00pm | In-person | Click Here |
| Understanding Council Finances (Advanced Sessions) Session 1: Annual Budget | Thursday 29 February | 10:00am–11:30am | Online | Click Here |
| Understanding Council Finances (Advanced Sessions) Session 2: Financial Plan | Thursday 7 March | 10:00am–11:30am | Online | Click Here |
| Gender Equality for Councillors | Thursday 14 March | 9:30am–3:00pm | Online | Click Here |
| Chairing Meetings | Friday 15 March | 10:00am–1:00pm | In-person | Click Here |
| Discrimination, Bullying & Harassment | Thursday 18 April | 9:30am–1:00pm | Online | Click Here |
| Presentation & Public Speaking Skills | Thursday 9 May | 1:00pm–5:00pm | In-person | Click Here |
| Understanding Council Finances (Advanced Sessions) Session 3: Audited Financial Report | Thursday 6 June | 10:00am–11:30am | Online | Click Here |
| Understanding Council Finances (Advanced Sessions) Session 4: Quarterly Budget Report | Thursday 13 June | 10:00am–11:30am | Online | Click Here |
| Sexual Harassment Prevention | Thursday 27 June | 9:30am–1:30pm | Online | Click Here |
Council in-house workshops
All Councillor Development Workshops, including those listed below, are available for in-house delivery.
- Community Leadership
- Conflict Management
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Effective Communication Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Managing the CEO Employment Cycle
- Negotiation & Influencing Capabilities
- Resilience & Wellbeing
- Speed Reading
- Strategic Planning & Decision Making.
Cost is based on number of participants and any additional expenses such as facilitator travel and accommodation.
For enquires about in-house delivery, please contact learningandevents@mav.asn.au
Engage with us
For more information, contact:
MAV Learning and Events Support Officer
learningandevents@mav.asn.au
(03) 9667 5531