In the context of rapid technological and socioeconomic change, managers and leaders working in local government need a high level of professional expertise, a broad range of managerial and organisational skills, and a solid understanding of the changing needs and priorities of the sector and their communities. The Graduate Diploma in Local Government Management has been developed by the Centre for Local Government to advance the professional capability of local government professionals through a unique combination of academic thinking, practitioner experience and action research. The teaching and learning provided through this course provides an opportunity for such practitioners to broaden their professional knowledge and skills, underpinned by a strong foundation in public service and democratic values and principles.

Tailored to the local government environment, the course enables participants to develop a study plan that matches the requirements of their professional development needs and interest areas. Subjects are highly applicable to contemporary local government issues and can be studied alongside workplace commitments, through intensive block release.