The Local Government IRC is responsible for national training package qualifications relevant to:
Generalist, Operational works, Health and environment, Regulatory services, Planning, Management, Administration and Land management. These qualifications are included in the LGA Training Package.
The IRC will consult widely during any future training package development process providing opportunity for any interested parties to make a contribution.
Technical Advisory Committees may also be established to inform future work, utilising a broad range of stakeholders with technical and specific industry knowledge.
The Local Government IRC is supported by the Skills Service Organisation, SkillsIQ. For more information visit SkillsIQ.
Further information about the role of IRCs and how they operate can be found in the IRC Operating Framework.
The AISC has approved the following members for the Local Government IRC:
| Representation Type | Organisation | Member | Home State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak / Advisory / Association | LG Professionals Australia | Clare Sullivan (Chair) | ACT |
| WA Local Government Association / Local Government Association of NT | TBD | WA / NT | |
| Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia | Francine Binns | NSW | |
| Employer | Fairfield City Council | Anna Seed | NSW |
| Hinchinbrook Shire Council | TBD | QLD | |
| Wollongong City Council | Rose Grozdanic | NSW | |
| Port Stephens Council | Julie McDougall | NSW | |
| City of Albany | Heidi Loncar | WA | |
| Vacant position | |||
| Employee representative | United Services Union | Luke Hutchinson (Deputy chair) | NSW |
| Australian Services Union | Ben Jones | QLD | |
| Australian Workers Union | Stacey Schinnerl | QLD |