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Developing effective and influential Mayors & Deputy Mayors
The VLGA’s Mayoral Leadership Program provides mayors and deputy mayors with the skills they need to fulfil their respective roles with a high degree of competency. The program is directly aligned with the mandatory regulatory requirements outlined by the Victorian Government in their new Governance and Integrity Regulations. In addition to upskilling their capabilities and competency, the program also presents an opportunity for mayors and deputy mayors from across Victoria to foster and strengthen connections and establish support networks at the beginning of their term.
The Mayoral Leadership Program is designed to equip mayors and deputy mayors to lead their council, as well as to satisfy the legislative requirements to undertake induction training within one month of election to the role.
The VLGA Mayoral Leadership Program will best prepare Mayors and Deputy Mayors to lead effecively throughout their term, looking at the role and relationships as well as the leadership skills required to ensure good governance.
It is mandatory for Mayors and Deputy Mayors to undertake training at the commencement of each mayoral term. Training must be completed by 31 December 2025.
The program will be held on Friday 28 November 2025, 9:30am - 4:30pm at Monash Conference Centre, Level 7 30 Collins Street, Melbourne.
While we know mayoral elections won't be finalised until mid-November please register now under your Governance Manager or Mayors and Councillors office to secure your place. Places booking fast.
Pricing
Members - single ticket: $825 (including GST)
Non Members - single ticket $1650 (including GST)
Registrations for both Mayors and Deputy Mayors receive a 20% discount.
Members - Mayor & Deputy Mayor: $1320 (including GST)
Non-Members - Mayor & Deputy Mayor: $2640 (including GST)
The VLGA has a long and proud history of enhancing the professional development of councillors over the duration of their four-year-term. For more about our ongoing councillor professional development program, click here.
