latrobe city council

aspiring leader program


OrganisationAL Profile

Latrobe City Council is a key regional local government authority located in the Gippsland region of Victoria. It serves a diverse and dynamic community across major towns including Morwell, Traralgon, Moe/Newborough, and Churchill, as well as numerous smaller communities. As the economic and service hub of the region, Latrobe City plays a pivotal role in supporting local industry, energy transition, education, health, and innovation.

The Council is committed to delivering high-quality services, driving sustainable economic growth, and fostering liveable, resilient communities. With a strong focus on collaboration, strategic planning, and community engagement, Latrobe City Council continues to lead transformative initiatives that reflect the evolving needs and aspirations of its residents.

Latrobe City Council Aspiring Leaders
Leadership Program


PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Latrobe City Council engaged the Australian Leadership Academy (ALA) to design and deliver a tailored Aspiring Leader Program to enable the growth of aspiring leaders across the organisation. Grounded in the Latrobe City Council Leadership Competency Framework, the program was structured to develop the confidence, skills, and mindset needed for team members to take on greater leadership responsibilities in the future.

The program focused on building foundational leadership capabilities, including self-awareness, effective communication, teamwork, feedback, and high-performance conversations. Aspiring leaders were equipped with practical tools, contemporary leadership models, and real-world strategies within a supportive and reflective environment, enabling them to apply their learning to their roles and strengthen their leadership potential.

By encouraging aspiring leaders to broaden their perspective and understand how leadership drives organisational outcomes, the program directly supported Council’s objective of developing a strong internal talent pipeline.

A core focus of the program was fostering a culture of organisational values-driven leadership, where aspiring leaders were encouraged to lead with creativity, accountability, trust and collaboration. Through ongoing practical application the aspiring leaders developed habits of continuous improvement and self-directed learning—essential qualities for adaptive, future-ready leaders within Latrobe City Council.

Latrobe City Council Aspiring Leaders
Leadership Program


By encouraging the aspiring leaders to broaden their perspective and understand how leadership drives organisational outcomes, the program directly supported Council’s objective of developing a strong internal talent pipeline.

A core focus of the program was fostering a culture of organisational values-driven leadership, where aspiring leaders were empowered to lead innovatively with accountability, trust and collaboration. Through ongoing practical application the aspiring leaders developed habits of continuous improvement and self-directed learning—essential qualities for adaptive, future-ready leaders within
Latrobe City Council.

Latrobe City Council Aspiring Leaders
Leadership Program


PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Latrobe City Council engaged the Australian Leadership Academy (ALA) to design and deliver a tailored Aspiring Leader Program to enable the growth of aspiring leaders across the organisation. Grounded in the Latrobe City Council Leadership Competency Framework, the program was structured to develop the confidence, skills, and mindset needed for team members to take on greater leadership responsibilities in the future.

The program focused on building foundational leadership capabilities, including self-awareness, effective communication, teamwork, feedback, and high-performance conversations. Aspiring leaders were equipped with practical tools, contemporary leadership models, and real-world strategies within a supportive and reflective environment, enabling them to apply their learning to their roles and strengthen their leadership potential.

 aspiring leaderS - Program Feedback

ALA’s leadership program was motivational and challenging?

98% strongly Agree

ALA’s approach supported the needs of the Aspiring Leaders?

98% strongly Agree

The Aspiring Leaders actively participated in the program?

95% strongly Agree

ALA’s leadership facilitator was credible and effective?

100% strongly Agree

  “it is one of the first courses that i felt has been wortwhile. i have learned a lot.”

Aspiring Leader Delegate Feedback

To what extent would you recommend the Australian Leadership Academy?

97% STRONGLY AGREE

Program outcomes

  • Leading-Self
    Aspiring leaders deepened their self-awareness and aligned more intentionally with organisational values. They reflected on their mindset, behaviour, and energy, recognising the impact these have on team dynamics. A committed was made to enacting organisational values and using feedback as a catalyst for professional growth.

  • Leading with Effective Communication
    The program strengthened aspiring leaders’ ability to tailor their communication to suit diverse styles and needs. They developed greater skill in active listening, asking open questions, and flexing their approach to connect more meaningfully. Aspiring leaders explored how to communicate with clarity while building trust and promoting mutual understanding.

  • Leading High-Performing Teams
    Aspiring leaders explored the foundations of high-performing teams, including, trust, healthy conflict, commitment and accountability. They identified their role in building a positive team culture and fostering collaboration. The distinction between managing tasks and leading people was identified, along with the importance of role modelling consistent, values-aligned behaviours.

  • Leading with High-Performance Conversations
    Aspiring leaders developed confidence in adopting a coaching mindset. They identified opportunities to embed coaching into day-to-day conversations and created space for feedback and open dialogue. This approach helped nurture more empowered, engaged, and future-focused mindset.

  • Practical Integration and Ongoing Development
    Aspiring leaders actively applied learning through experimentation, reflection, and peer sharing. They began embedding new leadership skills, engaging in more meaningful conversations, and supporting team development through trusted relationships.  

 “i really enjoyed the program. the facilitator was engaging, knowlegeable
and engaging.”

Narelle Murdoch
Acting Team Leader, Customer Experience and Libraries

“the importance
of undertanding anthrapology for
effective leadership.”

Dustin Hodge
Program Manager, Sports Legacy

“very interactive
and tailored
to our experience.”

Kate Cumming
Community Engagement Officer

 

“just thank you.”

“very engaging and interesting”

Sara McAlister
Family Services Officer

“great, interactive, engaging,
best workshop
i have done.”

Chelsea Hearn
Customer Focus Agent

 Australian leadership academy clients