Informative

LGP and Iberdrola hosted for councils an informative tour of the Collector Wind Farm. Meeting at the Bushranger hotel in Collector for a briefing and light lunch, the participating councils received an educational talk from the operator Ratch. The Collector Wind Farm is located approximately 4klm from the main town and about an hour north-east […]

Hello again, can you believe it’s October already? A quick recap – by now you’ve got access to VendorPanel, logged in & are becoming comfortable with the portal. This month I wanted to explore the tab highlighted in red below – “Browse suppliers by category”. Clicking the link opens the below & you may be

There are many reasons why Councils in NSW can benefit from using labour hire and temporary staffing through Local Government Procurement Contract 808-4 (LGP808-4). This article summarises and outlines the main benefits as well as some of the less obvious positive aspects of engaging temporary and casual staff. Key Benefits: Flexibility and scalability: Local Councils

Who am I I am originally from Constanta, a town on the Black Sea coast of Romania. So yes, I come from Dracula’s country, but I am not a vampire, trust me (??😊). My husband and I lived in UK for a couple of years and in 2010 we moved to Sydney. We have a

The University of Tasmania is the leading university globally on climate action according to the renowned Times Higher Education (THE). THE’s Impact Rankings have positioned the University as #1 worldwide for climate action, holding the top spot for both 2022 and 2023. The University’s vehicle fleet is a large, complex fleet of standard and specialised

The weather is hotting up and the sun is shining – that can only mean one thing. It’s time for the LGP conference! We’re delighted to return as this year’s Gold Sponsor at the LGP conference, providing us with another wonderful opportunity to reconnect with many of you during this engaging two-day event. We will be hosting two

Who am I? I am an energetic and passionate leader of people, and my role at LGP is to drive the strategies and initiatives that support our greatest asset. I was born and bred in Sydney, migrating from the Hills to the Northern Beaches, which has been home for 20+ years.  I am married to

Who am I? I was born and raised in a small town in Austria, close to the Swiss border and I am the ‘ultimate middle-child’, because I have three older and three younger siblings. After finishing an apprenticeship as chef and waiter and a hospitality management degree, I worked in the hospitality industry in Austria,

For LGP, September is all about networking with our councils and preparing for our annual conference.  We are attending and serving as Keynote Speakers at several events this month which cover the national local government sector, supply chains, and sustainability. We are only 6 weeks away from the 2023 LGP Annual Conference on the 17th

When I shared with you the first tip of VendorPanel, we had just logged into the platform. Once you are in you should see a homepage that looks something like this: As you start looking around, you might notice that when you hover over anything in VendorPanel you’ll see a small text box that tells

The Contingent Workforce; Focusing on Talent Has Never Been More Important 2023 brought about a renewed focus on flexibility and scalability of the workforce.  When there are abrupt changes to the economy, businesses need to be able to react quickly in scaling up or pulling back their resources, talent included. As such, contingent workforce forms

The Public Interests Disclosures Act sets in place a system for public officials to report serious wrongdoing in a way that minimises the risk of reprisal. The Act applies to all public authorities in NSW, including councils. All public authorities, including councils, are required to have a policy that explains how they will receive, assess

Recruiting talent in small towns or rural areas can pose unique challenges. The limited population and lower salaries compared to larger cities often make it harder to attract qualified candidates. However, with the right strategies, you can improve your recruitment efforts and successfully attract the talent your business needs. In this article, we will explore

Being at LGP for just over a month, I have learnt a lot about the VendorPanel platform in a very short space of time. Two things have become abundantly clear, once you get used to the software it is very easy to navigate & once you are set up in the system you can save

We have filled our events calendar with engaging and educational content that will help you understand the depth and power of the VendorPanel offering. To kick start the new financial year, we are hosting a new four-part Solution Series with the first two dates and topics live: Solution Series: Your Guide to Compliant Purchasing– We will be

Who am I? Raised in Western Sydney where my parents met after moving from their home countries (Ireland, and Papua New Guinea), I am the youngest of three boys. With a constant need to be in the thick of the action, I moved to Kings Cross in 2017 where (despite inflation) I still thoroughly enjoy

Who am I? Born and raised in Sydney with a Chilean background, I am first generation Australian. I love learning new things, now I am learning French, always looking for a new documentary. On the weekend I enjoy 4WD in the Jeep, going to concerts, attending the cinema to see blockbusters and foreign films, and