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Community Leadership Program

The Community Leadership Program (CLP) aims to enhance and improve participants skills to enable them to more effectively work with other people, strengthen their leadership capability, manage conflict, delegate and meet objectives. It is hoped participants will use the skills and connections that they gain through the program to positively influence and support the development of local communities in South Gippsland.

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What is involved?
Participants will partake in an intensive ten session skills development program held between March and September 2023 in locations across South Gippsland. There will be approximately two sessions a month delivered outside business hours either on alternating Saturdays and Sundays or a weekday evening (sessions are NOT delivered during school holidays). Participants must be prepared to attend all ten sessions. There are individual pre-session activities before each session – this is approximately 30 minutes a fortnight. The program is funded by the South Gippsland Shire Council, so there will be no fee for participants. Limited places are available.

Who should apply?
Anyone over the age of 18 that is interested in developing or enhancing their leadership skills. If you want to lead better or develop more confidence when working with others – this program is for you!

How are participants selected?
Selection will be based on the following criteria:

  • Resident of South Gippsland local government area.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve community outcomes.
  • Active commitment to enhancing the lives of the South Gippsland community.
  • Limited prior leadership skill development.
  • Commitment to attend all ten core skills workshop sessions (absences may be granted under certain circumstances).

In addition, the panel will seek to ensure:

  • Geographical representation from across South Gippsland.
  • A range of backgrounds and ages.
  • Diversity of personal experience.

How do I participate?
Applications will be accepted until 5.00pm Friday 30 December 2022. The selection panel will review the applications. Interviews will be undertaken between 9 and 13 January 2023. Successful applicants will be notified in February, with the program commencing in March.

You can apply online or via hardcopy. Hardcopy forms can be returned via email (leadership@southgippsland.vic.gov.au) or to:

Community Leadership Program, South Gippsland Shire Council
Private Bag 4 Leongatha 3953