LGMA NSW Member Benefits

LGMA NSW is dedicated to strengthening the professional capability of all local government managers throughout NSW … by ensuring access to the best resources and support through our education, connections and information. LGMA NSW can support you as a member by enabling you to broaden your professional development opportunities by providing access to LGMA NSW events, workshops and groups at special member rates. These forums create a platform for industry discussion and networking, backed by a wide range of professionals willing to share their experience and expertise. Becoming a member of LGMA NSW will provide you with the tools to enhance your professional career in local government, whatever level you are, and where you may want to go. 

The LGMA NSW membership will provide you with access to;

• Industry networks and relationships
• Opportunities to advocate and represent your sector
• Peer support and informal mentoring
• Member only information and communications such as newsletters and member portals
• Recognition as a leading professional in the local government sector

Members of LGMA NSW are professionally recognised for their commitment to local government through the LGMA NSW certificate of membership and obtaining a post nominal status.

LGMA NSW members are eligible to apply for a range of industry acknowledged scholarships and awards including the International Exchange Program that provides members the opportunity to travel and study overseas to explore areas of interest for local government.

New Benefit Announced - Part Time Rate for Members

LGMA NSW is dedicated to strengthening the professional capability of all local government managers and other professionals in this sector throughout NSW by ensuring access to the best resources and support through our education, connections and information.

We want to support all of our members and recognise that some members may not work full time. LGMA NSW is pleased to be able to provide a 25% discount^# on the cost of membership if you are currently working on casual or part time basis (less than 21 hours per week).

To apply for a discount rate on the cost of your annual membership, new members or current members^# must have their general manager or a staff member of human resources/payroll provide written signed confirmation that you are working less than 21 hrs per week.

If you are interested in applying for a concession rate for your membership, please contact Rebecca Thomas on
(02) 8297 1205 to discuss your eligibility and the process on how to apply for this discount.

 ^# This discount rate membership will not be retrospective and will only reduce future fees that have not yet been billed or paid. This is open only to individual members who would ordinarily pay the full rate of $360 per year and therefore this offer is not available for Under 30 or Retired members these two memberships are already significantly discounted. Please refer to the LGMA NSW Membership policy for full details.)