First Nations
Canberra First Nations Procurement Forum
Date: Tuesday, 19th May 2026

Who It's For
Targeted at local government professionals with 2+ years operational experience the Diploma of Leadership and Management is deal for council managers, procurement officers, and team leads seeking to demonstrate leadership capability through formal qualifications.
Key Benefits
Lead teams effectively in council environments
Develop emotional intelligence and critical thinking for complex decisions
Gain nationally recognised credential for career progression
Apply skills immediately to procurement, contracts, and compliance challenges
| Entry Requirements | Delivery Format |
|---|---|
18+ years old | Blended learning across 52 weeks of study |
| 2+ years recent professional experience (council or similar) | 12 face-to-face training days (9AM-5PM, Sydney LGP office or Zoom) |
| Basic computing skills (Word, Excel, email, internet) | 2x online academic support sessions per unit (2 hours each, mandatory) |
| Language, Literacy, Numeracy (LLN) test | Self-paced assessments (6-8 hours/week average) |
| Pre-enrolment interview with Head of Training | Christmas/New Year holidays excluded from timeline |
Credit Transfer / Recognition of Prior Learning:
For more information on credit transfer, or RPL, please speak with our training team.
First Nations
Date: Tuesday, 19th May 2026
Training Session
Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (AEST)
Duration: 7 hr 30 min
Webinar
Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (AEST)
Duration: 60 min