LGPro VIC Leadership Forum Explores Strategies to Attract the Next Generation of Local Government Talent

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If you had of told me this time last year that id be speaking to a room full of local council CEOs and Directors, I would have laughed. Last week I had the daunting but fabulous opportunity to chat to our decision makers and leaders about a future fit LG workforce. How do we attract young talented professionals to work in local councils? How do we enhance the profile of our sector? What solutions and programs can we work on together to achieve a future fit multigenerational workforce? A topic close to my own lived experience. We discussed the challenges of a competitive graduate market and how us gen Z are changing the employment game opting for flexible, values based organisations. This was one of those moments that challenged me but changed me quickly. Being the youngest in a room, although intimidating, demonstrates that you’re capable, you are in the right place and you have a different or unique insight to offer people. As a graduate I’m still early in my career, learning everyday about a whole new sector and way of working. Opportunities like this remind me that you don’t need to “wait until you’re more experienced” or for the “perfect conditions” to contribute something of value. You just need to show up and be heard.Grateful for this opportunity and to LGPro VIC (Local Government Professionals) for throwing me in the deep end. Excited to continue the conversation with the sector and get more grads into roles for our tommorrow. hashtag#Graduates hashtag#Careers hashtag#PublicSpeaking hashtag#Growth hashtag#Futurefitworkforce hashtag#LocalGovernment

Communities

• Generational

Formats

• Summit & Conference
• Speaker Presentation

Goals

• Grow