indigo shire council
Executive leadership Team and senior managment team
leadership program
OrganisationAL Profile
Indigo Shire Council is the local government authority for north-east Victoria, serving the historic towns of Beechworth, Chiltern, Rutherglen, and Yackandandah. Established in 1994, the Council supports a vibrant region known for its heritage, natural beauty, and strong community spirit.
With a focus on sustainability, liveability, and inclusive growth, Indigo Shire Council works closely with residents, businesses, and partners to deliver responsive services and shape a thriving future.
Executive Leadership Team and Senior Management Team
Leadership Program
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Indigo Shire Council engaged the Australian Leadership Academy (ALA) to design and deliver a bespoke longitudinal leadership program for its Executive Leadership Team and Senior Management Team.
The program was shaped by ALA’s distinctive agenda-setting process, which engaged the collective team to identify its most pressing adaptive challenges and leadership priorities from the outset.
Together, the leadership cohort explored and aligned around a shared commitment to Purpose, Values, and Behaviours—deepening the foundation for a unified leadership culture.
Key program components included adaptive leadership and values-based leadership, the development of a collective team vision, and structured peer coaching to embed feedback and reflection into everyday practice.
Designed to drive lasting change, the program supported leaders in deepening their influence, enhancing team functionality, and fostering a culture of accountability and connection to support the ongoing success of the organisation.
executive LEADERSHIP team
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senior management team - Program Feedback
ALA’s leadership program was motivational and challenging?
97% strongly Agree
ALA’s approach supported the needs of the ELT and SMT?
97% strongly Agree
The ELT and SMT team actively participated in the program?
96% strongly Agree
ALA’s leadership facilitator was credible and effective?
99% strongly Agree
“fantastic sessions, engaging and i keep building on new and existing knowledge.”
“The way the content is brought together is fantastic and logical. i would love to do more.”
Jess Reid
Manager, Community Development
To what extent would you recommend the Australian Leadership Academy?
95% STRONGLY AGREE
Program outcomes
Championing Purpose, Values & Behaviours
Leaders aligned around a shared commitment to Indigo Shire Council’s purpose, values, and behavioural expectations—embedding these principles into daily leadership practice and decision-making.
Adopting a Growth Mindset
The team embraced a growth-oriented approach, using challenges as learning opportunities, asking coaching questions, and embracing “The not yet” mindset to support continuous development.
Embedding Coaching Practice
Through peer coaching and feedback, leaders deepened their listening skills, strengthened peer relationships, and implemented tools from the program to improve performance and collaboration.
Strengthening Team Relationships
The team committed to building deeper, more personal connections, and fostering a culture of mutual trust, open dialogue, and shared support.
Championing Change and Culture
Leaders dedicated themselves to championing change across the organisation—advancing a leadership culture that supports growth, inclusion, and continuous improvement within the management team.
Collective Accountability
A shared sense of ownership emerged around implementing the program’s insights at both the individual and team levels, strengthening leadership alignment and delivering on commitments to improve performance and outcomes.
“adaptive leadership - imperative to become comfortable
with the heat.”
”great facilitation -
The pitch was just righT,
energy and freshness.”
Susannah Doyle
Manager, Tourism
“fantastic session, engaging and i keep building on new and existing knowledge.”
“The way the content is brought together was fantastic and logical.
i would love to do more.”
Jess Reid
Manager, Community Development
“Appreciate ANTONY’s tone and approachability. Quickly creates a safe space.”
Carla Hanlon
Executive Manager, People and Governance
“great day, very engagaing.
Lots of energy in the senior management teaM.”
Nathan
Manager, Capital Works
“great energy, advice and facilaition.
Practical tools and techniques.”
Ian Elliot
Director, Infrastructure Services
