# Event Details - **Event Name**: Local Government & Public Administration Industry Forum - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: Beyond Compliance: Building Thriving Workforces, Safer Workplaces and Stronger CommunitiesAbout this EventDXC is pleased to invite you to an in-person industry forum bringing together leaders and specialists from across Local Government, State Government and Public Administration.The agenda brings together perspectives from DXC, HR Legal, PACE Health Management, Wodonga Council, AP Psychology & Consulting Services and Navigator Group to explore how organisations can move beyond compliance to prevent injury, support recovery and build stronger, more resilient workplacesParticipants will gain practical insights into the legal, psychosocial, occupational health and injury management issues shaping the sector, along with strategies they can apply within their organisations..Date: Wednesday, 2 September, 2026Time: 9:00am – 2:00pmLocation: Level 19, 360 Collins St, Melbourne8:30am – 9:00amRegistration, Networking & Refreshments9:00am – 9:15amWelcome & Opening RemarksHosted by DXCWelcome and forum objectivesThe evolving workforce in local government and public administrationWhy workforce health, safety and recovery matter to community outcomes9:15am – 9:40amState of the Sector: What is Driving Injury Risk in Local Government?Presented by DXCKey discussion areas:Current injury and claims trends across the sectorGrowth in psychosocial injury claimsAgeing workforce considerationsCost of delayed intervention and prolonged claimsReturn-to-work outcomes and workforce participationPremium pressures and financial impacts on councils9:40am – 10:10amA Manager's Balancing Act: Accountability, Performance and Psychosocial SafetyPresented by Dan Feldman, Managing Partner and a founding partner of HR LegalOverview:Managers play a critical role in shaping workplace culture, employee wellbeing and organisational performance. Yet many leaders struggle to balance accountability, performance expectations and interpersonal workplace issues while meeting increasingly complex psychosocial health and safety obligations. In this session, HR Legal Managing Partner Dan Feldman will explore practical strategies for managing underperformance, difficult behaviours and workplace conflict through strong leadership and effective interpersonal skills.Attendees will gain practical tools to build manager confidence, navigate difficult conversations, balance support with accountability, and create respectful workplace cultures where performance expectations, psychological safety and employee wellbeing can successfully coexist.10:10am – 10:40amThe Foundation Stone: Why Inherent Requirements Underpin Fair and Defensible Workforce DecisionsPresented by Ben Southam, Managing Director & Principal Occupational Health Specialist, PACE Health ManagementThis session will explore how Job Task Analysis (JTA) and inherent requirements frameworks provide the foundation for:Objective and defensible workforce decisionsRecruitment integrity and role clarityEffective performance managementEvidence-based fitness-for-duty assessmentsFunctional capacity evaluations and medical reviewsBetter return-to-work outcomesReducing organisational risk while supporting workers fairly10:40am – 11:00amMorning Tea & Networking11:00am – 11:45amPsychosocial Risk Management: A Real Council StoryCo-facilitated by Lachie Coates from Wodonga Council and Krisha Hunt, Principal Consultant at AP Psychology & Consulting Services, a leading expert in psychosocial risk management.Wodonga Council will share its practical approach to psychosocial risk management, including why it invested in psychological health and safety, the actions taken, outcomes achieved and lessons for other Victorian councils. This one-hour session will provide real-world insights and actionable recommendations to help councils move beyond compliance and build safer, healthier workplaces.Session agenda:Practical steps for identifying and controlling psychosocial hazardsLessons from Wodonga Council’s psychological health and safety strategyWhy they began investing in psychological health and safetyThe role of leaders in psychosocial risk management11:45am – 12:15pmNavigator Group Presentation: Addressing the Growing Challenge of Chronic Injury and Secondary Psychological InjuryFocus:• The growing prevalence and impact of chronic injury.• The relationship between chronic injury and secondary psychological injury.• Opportunities for earlier intervention and integrated care.• How Navigator's multidisciplinary model supports improved recovery and return-to-work outcomes.12:10pm – 12:50pmExpert Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A12:50pm – 1:00pmKey Takeaways & Closing RemarksPresented by DXCTop insights from the forumPractical actions organisations can implement immediatelyResources and support available to councils and public sector organisations1:00pm – 2:00pmNetworking LunchAn opportunity to connect with peers, presenters and industry experts to continue discussions and share experiences across the sector.Learning OutcomesParticipants will leave with practical insights to:✅ Understand emerging injury and workforce risks impacting local government and public administration✅ Navigate evolving psychosocial and legislative obligations with confidence✅ Implement effective Job Task Analysis and inherent requirements frameworks✅ Improve injury prevention and early intervention strategies✅ Better support workers experiencing chronic injury and persistent pain✅ Strengthen organisational capability, workforce wellbeing and return-to-work outcomes✅ Build safer workplaces that contribute to stronger communities and sustainable public services.Please confirm your policy number and organisation when booking. Seating is limited to 70, so be sure to register early to secure your spot. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/local-government-and-public-administration-industry-forum/100001996593327389 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, business, meetups, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: level 19/360 Collins St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Melbourne - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: level 19/360 Collins St - **lat**: -37.8164883 - **long**: 144.9622827 - **full address**: level 19/360 Collins St, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Local Government & Public Administration Industry Forum - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a5b42e4882444840b832dd070795157a2dd90faaa2bdddcb5cec80aa8880dcc4-rimg-w901-h448-dc080818-gmir.jpg?v=1787602549 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Local Government & Public Administration Industry Forum being held? - **A:** Local Government & Public Administration Industry Forum takes place on Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at level 19/360 Collins St, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Local Government & Public Administration Industry Forum? - **A:** Local Government & Public Administration Industry Forum is organized by Xchanging, a DXC Technology Company. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Local Government & Public Administration Industry Forum is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Melbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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