2026 LGPro Women's Forum & Dinner

Celebrating Leadership, Growth and Connection

The 2026 LGPro Women's Professional Development Forum will be held on Thursday 22 October at Park Hyatt Melbourne.

This annual event brings together women from across all levels of Local Government in Victoria, from emerging professionals to experienced managers and senior leaders. The forum and Women’s Network Dinner provide an opportunity to connect with sector peers, share experiences and invest in personal and professional growth.

Through engaging sessions and inspiring speakers, participants will explore the challenges and opportunities facing women in local government today. The 2026 program will focus on building leadership potential, strengthening career confidence, supporting workplace wellbeing and creating culturally safe, motivated and highly engaged teams.

McArthur – the Principal Partner of the 2026 LGPro Women’s Forum & Dinner

McArthur is proud to continue our long-term partnership as a Principal Partner of the 2026 LGPro Women’s Forum and Women’s Network Dinner, reaffirming our commitment to supporting leadership, professional development and gender equity across the local government sector.

For more than 35 years, McArthur has been a trusted recruitment partner to federal, state and local government organisations nationwide. We specialise in connecting councils and government agencies with highly skilled professionals who share a genuine commitment to public service and positive community outcomes.

Our deep sector knowledge, combined with a strong focus on risk management and quality assurance, ensures our clients receive high-quality recruitment and HR consulting solutions aligned with their workforce goals. Through partnerships with leading associations such as LGPro, we continue to strengthen our engagement with the sector, share insights and support talent pipelines that empower women and future leaders in government.

Supporting Leadership and Career Growth in Local Government

Whether you are an experienced leader, a manager, a young professional or taking the next step in your career, the LGPro Women’s Forum 2026 offers valuable opportunities to learn, connect and grow.

This year’s program will explore practical ways to unlock leadership potential and influence at every career stage, build career confidence, navigate challenging workplace conversations and support wellbeing, productivity and performance. It will also examine how leaders can create respectful and culturally safe workplaces where people feel empowered to thrive.

As a recruitment and HR consulting leader, McArthur is proud to champion diversity and inclusion within the public sector workforce. We believe investing in people creates stronger organisations, better governance and more connected communities.

Event details:

When: 22 October 2026

Where: Park Hyatt Melbourne

For more information and registration, please follow the link >>2026 LGPro Women's Forum & Dinner<<

McArthur: Your Trusted Partner in Government Recruitment

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