Course Fee
Price: $ 975.
Multi-attendee discount of 10% for teams.
Delivery
In Person (Sydney & Melbourne)
Online via Zoom/Teams
Duration
Intensive 1-day
A Partnership Program by ISRM and AcademyGlobal
Empowering Strategic Foresight for Australian Local Government Leaders
In an era marked by shifting community expectations, climate risks, and evolving regulatory demands, local government leaders must adopt forward-thinking risk strategies to serve their communities effectively. The Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM) and AcademyGlobal proudly present this tailored one-day program, designed specifically for councillors and executive leaders in Australian local government. This intensive workshop equips participants with the tools and insights needed to lead with strategic foresight, ensuring resilient decision-making and effective governance in the face of complex and emerging risks.
For Mayors, Councillors, CEOs, General Managers, and senior executives across Australia’s local government sector, the strategic landscape is evolving rapidly. From unprecedented natural disasters and the demands of climate adaptation to emerging technologies like AI, growing community expectations, and financial sustainability pressures, councils face a complex and shifting risk environment. The need for robust, future-focused strategic risk management has never been more critical to safeguard communities and ensure long-term success.
This course is delivered in focused 1-day or comprehensive 2-day formats and is designed specifically for local government leaders. It covers a wide spectrum of critical topics including:
- Financial Sustainability & Rate Capping
- Climate Change & Natural Disaster Preparedness
- Cybersecurity & Data Governance
- Community Expectations & Engagement
- Asset Management & Infrastructure Resilience
- Workforce & Leadership Challenges
- Compliance & Governance Excellence (aligned with AS/NZS ISO 31000:2018)
Each topic is grounded in real-world council challenges and brought to life through practical frameworks, case studies, and peer discussion.
Participants gain practical, strategic tools that can be immediately applied within their councils. This investment supports enhanced risk-informed decision-making, more resilient infrastructure and services, and stronger governance and compliance. The course offers tangible benefits in community trust, leadership capability, and long-term financial and operational sustainability.
This program is developed and delivered in partnership with the Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM) and AcademyGlobal; organisations with deep expertise in risk, governance, and capability development across the public sector. Facilitators bring experience in working with councils and a practical understanding of the complexities of local government.
Courses are offered both:
- Virtually, to accommodate the needs of regional and remote councils or dispersed leadership teams, and
- In-person, for immersive learning and deeper peer networking.
Program dates and delivery options are flexible and can be tailored to state/territory schedules and council needs.
- Mayors and Councillors
- CEOs and General Managers
- Directors and senior executives
- Risk, governance, asset, and finance leads
This course is relevant for leaders in councils of all sizes, from metropolitan areas to remote communities.
Participants will leave equipped with actionable strategies and tools to:
- Embed strategic foresight into council planning
- Improve preparedness for climate and infrastructure challenges
- Strengthen community engagement and transparency
- Enhance financial, cyber, and workforce resilience
- Lead with confidence in a dynamic risk landscape
For participants who complete the applied workplace ISRM activity, their ISRM complimentary membership will be automatically upgraded to full Membership status, allowing the M.ISRM post-nominal designation.
Limited seats available to ensure interactive learning environment. Group discounts available for multiple attendees from the same organisation.
