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Working in local government requires a broad range of managerial, co-ordination and planning skills.
The LGA50120 Diploma of Local Government (Planning) equips participants with the skills and tools necessary to understand Local Government legislation including planning schemes and instruments, interpret relevant compliance requirements, contribute to policy and procedure development, engage effectively with the community, and work efficiently across teams and departments. Officers will learn to navigate the complex structure of Local Government frameworks and apply governance principles to ensure compliance in their roles. The specialisation in Town Planning will prepare Officers to undertake minor planning assessments and develop an understanding on how Local Governments manage the protection of heritage and cultural assets.
Pre-requisites
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Have a minimum of two-years’ full-time employment, working within council ’s development assessment section of the planning department
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Hold a position which requires you to undertake tasks within council ’s development assessment processes
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How is the learning conducted?
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The learning is a combination of ‘on and off the job’ delivery and assessment.
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Learning post workshop, is supported by your Supervisor/Team Leader in the workplace.
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It is important that you work with your co-workers in completing the assessments. This is encouraged to enable you to apply your new skills and use workplace examples as evidence for your assessment.
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Post-course access to our Facilitators and Senior Advisors is available via both phone and email for support as required.
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Block 1 (2 days)
Trainer – Donna Neilson
Wednesday 17 and
Thursday 18 June 2026
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Block 2 (2.5 days)
Trainer– John Curran
Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22
and Thursday 23 July 2026 (23rd is morning only)
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Block 3 (2 days)
Trainer – Nikki Huddy
Wednesday 26 and
Thursday, 27 August 2026
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- LGACOR001 Work in local government
- LGACOR008 Provide advice to council
- LGACOR007 Conduct community consultations
- BSBLDR522 Manage people performance
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BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
BSBXCM501 Lead communication in the workplace
BSBOPS505 Manage organisational customer service
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- LGAPLA001 Interpret and apply development planning legislation, schemes and instruments
- LGAPLA002 Perform minor development assessments
- LGAPLA005 Protect heritage and cultural assets
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Program Price: $5,990 per person. (Inhouse group pricing should be lower than this per-person price based on the number of attendees) No GST applies to accredited courses