Local Government Engineers' Association

A Right to Disconnect clause is a start, but it’s not enough. Without proactive workplace policies and cultural change, the expectation to always be available continues—impacting workers' health and well-being. The LGEA’s model policy aims to make the Right to Disconnect a reality by fostering cultural change and shared responsibility between workers and supervisors. Join our campaign to help us achieve real change in the industry and read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3BAONlg #localgovernment #engineers #professionals #LGEA #unions #unionmember #uniondelegate #unionwin #unionstrong #activism #auspol #ausunions #professionalsaustralia #Rtd #RighttoDisconnect

On Friday, the LGEA and IPWEA NSW & ACT signed a Memorandum of Understanding, strengthening our shared commitment to professional development and advocacy for members. This partnership will deliver opportunities for upskilling and career growth while amplifying the voice of local government engineers through coordinated advocacy to state government. Together, we aim to shape policy, address legislative changes and support the ongoing development of the profession, including the introduction of a broad-based registration scheme for engineers, in local government. #localgovernment #engineers #professionals #LGEA #unions #unionmember #uniondelegate #unionwin #unionstrong #activism #auspol #ausunions #professionalsaustralia

The 2024 Local Government Engineers’ Association Remuneration Report is here. Discover the latest insights on salaries, employment conditions and career growth in NSW local government. Click the link to download: https://bit.ly/4fjcnRD #localgovernment #engineers #professionals #LGEA #unions #unionmember #uniondelegate #unionwin #unionstrong #activism #auspol #ausunions #professionalsaustralia

Are you a young professional in local government? Join the LGEA and become part of a community of local government professionals working together to make a positive change in their workplace and local community. Join now: https://bit.ly/3OL6yl5 #localgovernment #engineers #professionals #LGEA #unions #unionmember #uniondelegate #unionwin #unionstrong #activism #auspol #ausunions #professionalsaustralia

The 2024 Local Government Engineers’ Association Remuneration Report is here. Discover the latest insights on salaries, employment conditions and career growth in NSW local government. Click the link to download: https://bit.ly/4fjcnRD #localgovernment #engineers #professionals #LGEA #unions #unionmember #uniondelegate #unionwin #unionstrong #activism #auspol #ausunions #professionalsaustralia

Congratulations to Wollongong City Council, who were announced as this years winners of our LGEA/Active Super Employer of Choice Award! This Award is now in its tenth year and is going from strength to strength as councils compete to demonstrate how they provide respect, recognition and reward to LGEA members at work. The award was presented to Lance Hazel, Major Projects Manager and Alistair Michaelis, Senior Project Manager and LGEA delegate at Wollongong City Council by Melinda Gibson from Active Super and LGEA Committee of Management Member, Sally Thompson.

Congratulations to our LGEA Delegate of the Year winner for 2024, Rafaah Georges from Inner West Council. 🏆 Rafaah was announced as the winner of our Delegate of the Year Award at the AGM in Port Stephens. Rafaah was presented with her Award by LGEA Lead Organiser Justine McCarthy and Adam Stewart, Last year's Delegate of the Year winner. Rafaah is a strong advocate for the LGEA and a well deserving winner of the Delegate of the Year Award for 2024. Congratulations Rafaah! #localgovernment #engineers #professionals #union #delegate

Engineers and technical professionals at Campbelltown City Council, came together earlier this week to connect, collaborate and discuss key workplace issues such as staff retention, vehicles, professional development and professional engineer registration. A big thank you to our delegate, Ramesh, for organising this productive and engaging meeting! Not a member? Join the LGEA and become part of a community of local government professionals working together to make a positive change in their workplace and local community. #localgovernment #engineers #professionals #unionstrong

What an incredible day celebrating the outstanding achievements of our LGEA members at this year's Annual General Meeting in beautiful Port Stephens! A huge thank you to all the members and delegates who attended and made the event such a success. A special congratulations to our award winners—Rafaah Georges from Inner West Council, this years Delegate of the Year winner, and Wollongong City Council, recognised as our Employer of Choice for 2024. This year’s AGM highlighted the diverse and impactful work of our members. Guest speakers Kristopher Sheppard, Senior Project Officer at NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services, shared the story behind the construction of the Tomaree Coastal Walk, while Scott Christie, Team Leader, Structures and Landscapes at Port Stephens Council, offered insights into the development of the Koala Sanctuary, followed by an unforgettable guided tour of the site. A special shout out and thank you to our Delegate Adam Stewart, and all our members at Port Stephens Council who helped us coordinate this years AGM! #LGEA #localgovernment #engineers #professionals #unionstrong

LGEA Young Professionals Workshop Day 2: Today we have had some fun scenario workshops, ran by Sally Thompson, Strategic Infrastructure Project Engineer, Blue Mountains City Council and Cameron Eccles, Senior Project Manager, Waverley Council. Followed by a panel discussion with Greg McDonald, General Manager, Upper Hunter Shire Council, Melissa Dodds, Organisation Support Section Manager, Port Stephens Council and Greg Kable, Director Facilities and Infrastructure, Port Stephens Council.