Local Government Learning and Development Framework

About the Framework

The Office of Local Government (OLG) and the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) are working together to develop a Local Government Learning and Development Framework that aims to increase the knowledge and skills of councillors.

In part, the Framework consists of three online learning packages:

Learning Package 1:

• Module 1 - What it means to be a councillor and encouraging nomination;
• Module 2 - Getting elected – information about the electoral process; and
• Councils are also encouraged to provide information about their own municipal area.

Learning Package 2:

• Module 1 – Role and responsibilities of councillors;
• Module 2 - Essential knowledge and skills for councillors;
• Module 3 - Foundations of good governance; and
• Know your council (council-run sessions).

Learning Package 3:

• Will consist of several modules which will provide detailed information about good governance principles and elements as set out in the Good Governance Guide and other important topics.
• The first three modules include:
  • Module 1 – Good governance – understanding your role;
  • Module 2 – Good governance – building positive relationships;
  • Module 3 – Cyber Safety Essentials; and
  • Module 4 – Good governance – Good decision-making.
• The Framework will also include other methods of learning that are not formal online modules such as work placed activities and building relationships and networks to support the sharing of knowledge.

Access to the Framework

Learning Packages 1 and 2 were released in August and September 2022. Anyone with an interest in running for the council elections or members of the community who had a general interest were able to enrol and complete the online learning modules.

These modules have been reviewed and updated following feedback provided by learners and are provided to 3 groups of learners:

1. Councillors - the updated Learning Packages now available to all councillors. Each councillor has already been enrolled and contacted with log-in details.
2. Local government staff - other people working in the local government sector are also able to enrol in the same Learning Packages as councillors. Please complete the registration form to enable enrolment.
3. Public - the content from Learning Packages 1 and 2 is  also available to members of the public or those interested in running for councillor in the future. Please complete the registration form to enable enrolment.

If you have any questions, please call OLG on 6232 7022 or send an email to localgovernment@dpac.tas.gov.au.