Local Government Procurement

Local Government Procurement

Local Government Procurement

Conference Summary & Action Items: Creating Ripples, Riding the Wave

Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 1:50pm Conference Summary & Action Items: Creating Ripples, Riding the Wave In this closing session, we will recap key insights from the LGP Annual Conference 2024 “Creating Ripples, Riding the Wave.” From the many informative sessions and speakers you have heard over the two days, we will summarise the …

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A Councillor’s Perspective – My Best Community Outcomes Through Procurement

Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 1:00pm A Councillor’s Perspective – My Best Community Outcomes Through Procurement As elected officials we are champions for our communities. On the local government level there are many areas that we need to focus on including, infrastructure, public spaces, community developments, social justice, and sustainability. Procurement is not an …

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Case study – Empowering Sustainable Futures: The Transformative Impact of Revolving Energy Funds

Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 1:25pm Case study – Empowering Sustainable Futures: The Transformative Impact of Revolving Energy Funds This session will explore the innovative approach of Wingecarribee Shire Council in addressing energy challenges through the Regenerative Energy Fund (REFund). Participants will learn how the council, with its unique energy demands, created the REFund …

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Enhancing Collaboration through Effective Relationship Management: Insights from the Latest WorldCC Research

Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 11:35am Enhancing Collaboration through Effective Relationship Management: Insights from the Latest WorldCC Research As globalisation, consumerism, and technological advancements have shifted business-to-business relationships toward a more transactional nature, the importance of fostering strong collaboration has never been more critical. In this presentation, we will explore the latest research from …

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Panel Discussion: Defining and Clarifying Thresholds in the Tendering Process

Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 11:10am Panel Discussion: Defining and Clarifying Thresholds in the Tendering Process Councils staff are asked to adhere to the Local Government Act and Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (NSW), Part 7 Tendering. And everyone knows the threshold amount, but there are debates happening in meeting rooms all the time. …

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NSW Government Electric Vehicle Programs and Incentives

Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 9:35am NSW Government Electric Vehicle Programs and Incentives With EV uptake in Australia and NSW increasing, NSW Government’s Electric Vehicle Strategy aims to make NSW the easiest place in Australia to own and operate and EV. There are a number of programs and incentives which support this aim and …

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Modern Slavery Survivor’s Story – Hear the Impact of Changes Implemented to Individuals

Tuesday – 30 October 2024 – 9:00am Modern Slavery Survivor’s Story – Hear the Impact of Changes Implemented to Individuals In this compelling session, Moe Turaga will share his personal journey as a survivor of modern slavery in Australia, highlighting the profound impact of modern slavery on individuals. Through his story, Moe will advocate for …

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Indigenous Business Inclusion in Local Government Supply Chains Made Easy

Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 4:30pm Indigenous Business Inclusion in Local Government Supply Chains Made Easy The NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC) CEO, Deb Barwick and Business Development Manager, Josiah Younes will provide a highly informative presentation designed to equip local government representatives with a clear and practical roadmap to enabling the sustainable inclusion …

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Roundtable Session – Developing and Implementing an Effective Procurement Strategy for your Organisation

Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 3:50pm Roundtable Session – Developing and Implementing an Effective Procurement Strategy for your Organisation In a world where organisations are transforming constantly how can you develop sustainable strategic plans that adapt?  As a resources constrained Procurement leader dealing with constant urgent priorities, how can you win the hearts and …

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Navigating the Circular Economy in Procurement: Challenges, Insights, and Actionable Solutions for Local Governments

Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 2:40pm Navigating the Circular Economy in Procurement: Challenges, Insights, and Actionable Solutions for Local Governments In this interactive workshop, we will dive into the findings of our recently published white paper, analysing the current state of the circular economy within the local government sector. Participants will engage in discussions …

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Marching to the Beat of Your Drum – Time Management and Maintaining Priorities for Success

Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 2:00pm Marching to the Beat of Your Drum – Time Management and Maintaining Priorities for Success Time is life; therefore, waste your time and waste of your life, or master your time and master your life.- Alan Lakein / The most precious resource we all have is time. —Steve …

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Case Study – Procuring Infrastructure that Supports the Circular Economy, Innovation and Environment

Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 12:20pm Case Study – Procuring Infrastructure that Supports the Circular Economy, Innovation and Environment Supporting the circular economy, innovation and the environment are three aspects of infrastructure procurement that we are all being challenged to support.  There are so many opportunities and variables to consider.  What may seem a …

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Measuring and Celebrating Success

Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 11:50am Measuring and Celebrating Success Councils’ procurement functions are often tasked with leading procurement improvement programs and building the organisation’s procurement capability. This can result in substantial benefits to the organisation, such as improving compliance, saving time, and enhancing efficiency. Council procurement staff can measure and promote these benefits …

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Official Conference Open and Welcome – Hon. Ron Hoenig MP – Minister for Local Government of NSW

Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 09:20am Official Conference Open and Welcome The Minister will warmly welcome delegates to the LGP Annual Conference 2024, officially opening the event. The session will acknowledge the important role of NSW councils and highlight the significance of procurement in delivering effective services to local communities. Speaker Hon. Ron Hoenig …

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Keynote – Create Ripples Ride the Wave – Dr Dianne McGrath – Motivational Speaker

Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 09:30am Keynote: Create Ripples Ride the Wave In line with the LGP 2024 Conference theme, “Create Ripples, Ride the Waves,” Dr Dianne McGrath will inspire attendees to take bold steps in driving improved outcomes. Drawing from her extraordinary experience circumnavigating the globe during the Clipper Round the World Yacht …

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WesTrac hosts successful Road Building Technology Day

WesTrac has showcased the latest in road construction technology using live machine demonstrations at its recent Road Building Technology Day in Parkes, New South Wales. Around 70 attendees from local contracting businesses and shire councils gathered at a site in Parkes to witness live road construction with Cat machines equipped with revolutionary 3D technology to …

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Discover VendorPanel’s Latest Blog Series: A Force for Good

Explore the latest blog series from VendorPanel, “A Force for Good,” and learn how our modules can drive positive change within your organisation. Whether you’re looking to upskill, deepen your knowledge of your favorite tools, or gather information on a tool you’re considering implementing, this series has something for everyone:  Policy Guide: Streamline and enforce …

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Yindili Now A Sub-contractor on the LGP 808-4 Human Resources (HR) Contract

Allstaff Australia is proud to accept Yindili as a sub-contractor under the LGP 808-4 Human Resources (HR) contract. Yindili is a Federally Certified Supply Nation Indigenous company that is primarily focused on Indigenous as well as non-Indigenous recruitment across Councils and the Commercial sector. Yindili has branches in NSW, Qld and now the ACT and …

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