1. Formal Qualifications Welcome Kathy Kelly, LGAQ LARMA Conference, Brisbane Marriott Hotel 2012 2012 Local Government Association of Queensland (For LARMA members) Email: training@lgaq.asn.auWebsite: www.lgaq.au training@lgaq.asn.auwww.lgaq.autraining@lgaq.asn.auwww.lgaq.au

2. Skills/knowledge/attributes LARMA members seeking professional qualifications... Relevant to current work Relevant to current work Achievable, in line with full time work Achievable, in line with full time work Reflective of current competencies Reflective of current competencies Adds value and provides formal recognition Adds value and provides formal recognition Work “as a group” – support/topical/mentors Work “as a group” – support/topical/mentors

3. Diploma of Local Government...... What skills/knowledge/attributes are you after? - An Activity Skills FinanceFormulasSoftware ForecastingRatiosDecision making BudgetsEstimatingRecord keeping Monitoring processesArrears levelsOther: Knowledge LegislationRegulationsCorporate budget Corporate planningGovernanceReports QTC requirementsComplianceSoftware Attributes CommunicationsDecision makingEngagement Telephone techniquesHuman ResourcesTeam work LeadershipManagementOther:

4. Diploma of Local Government...... with a focus on financial management (LARMA) 1. Understanding Local Government in Queensland 2. Finance Governance and Accountability 3. Legislation 4. Financial Reporting 5. Financial Management 6. Asset Management 7. Managing Operations 8. Community Engagement 9. Human Resource Management 10. Ethical conduct

5. Delivery Methods Workbooks with content Workbooks with content Project-based assessments Project-based assessments Review current work procedures/systems Review current work procedures/systems Focus on “skills gaps” for yourself Focus on “skills gaps” for yourself Manager/Supervisor as a Mentor Manager/Supervisor as a Mentor SIX days attendance (3 x blocks of 2) SIX days attendance (3 x blocks of 2) Qualified and experienced LG presenters Qualified and experienced LG presenters

6. When? Where? How? If you are interested... Please complete cards being distributed Please complete cards being distributed We will work out most preferred days/dates/venue... for delivery We will work out most preferred days/dates/venue... for delivery Registration forms will be sent to you Registration forms will be sent to you LGAQ will work with LARMA Executive to plan and design a program that meets YOUR requirements LGAQ will work with LARMA Executive to plan and design a program that meets YOUR requirements

7. Cost Agreed subsidised rates for LARMA members.. We are working with you!

8. LG Online / Services / Training

9. LGAQ is committed to supporting you with professional development THANK YOU for your for your participation in this session - it is greatly appreciated! LGAQ – your membership organisation!