LGA30120 Certificate III in Local Government - Empower your Team

The Certificate III in Local Government is an ideal opportunity to develop and enhance the capacity of your staff.

The program covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a wide range of duties in the Local Government sector, including understanding the functions, roles, and diverse services offered by Local Governments in Western Australia. It also reflects on legislative obligations and duties for various roles in the workplace.

Empower Your Local Government

Why choose WALGA’s Certificate III in Local Government?

  • Train new employees: Offer a customised training program specific to Local Government in WA
  • Upskill employees: Gain comprehensive knowledge of the Local Government legislative framework and bring new skills into the business to increase competitiveness
  • Recruit local talent: Equip your community with skills tailored to Local Government to enhance productivity and effectiveness
  • Offer career pathways: Invest in the growth and development of your employees and prevent skills shortages in your Local Government, fostering a culture of success 
  • Government incentives: Local Government can receive Federal and State Government incentive payments when hiring a trainee

Empower your team with the skills and knowledge to excel in Local Government.

This program is perfect for people new to Local Government or Officers who wish to advance their career prospects. Our Nationally Recognised qualification, is specifically tailored to Local Government, and is available as a Traineeship or Fee-for-Service

Entry-Level Roles

Entry-Level Roles

LGA30120 Certificate III in Local Government
The first step towards a successful career in Local Government.
For new starters in Local Government, this qualification provides strong foundations and supports future growth in administrative and community-facing roles.

Registrations close: Tue, 20 Jan 2026
Next intake starts: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 or Thu, 5 Feb 2026

Available as a traineeship (eligible new employees) or fee-for-service for staff employed full-time for more than three months.

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Mid-Level Roles

Mid-Level Roles

LGA50120 Diploma of Local Government
For Officers looking to step up into leadership and more strategic roles.

Developed through extensive consultation with the Local Government sector, this nationally recognised qualification equips Officers and Managers with the skills and tools to step confidently into strategic, compliance, and operational leadership roles.

Registrations close: Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Next intake starts: Thu, 5 Feb 2026

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Town Planning Specialisation

Town Planning Specialisation

LGA50120 Diploma of Local Government (Planning)

Town planners are in high demand across WA. That’s why WALGA Training offers a Town Planning specialisation with the LGA50120 Diploma of Local Government (Planning).

Designed for WA’s growing needs, this qualification provides Officers with formal recognition and the practical knowledge to confidently step into support planning roles.

Registrations close: Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Next intake starts: Thur, 5 Feb 2026

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Certificate III in Local Government (LGA30120)

Nationally recognised training:

  • The Certificate III in Local Government (LGA30120) is a nationally recognised training program within the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF).
  • The Qualification consists of 12 Units of Competency (UoC), 4 core and 8 elective units.

Training approach:

  • Structured and Supportive: Regular follow-ups and practical assessments.
  • Tailored Learning: Choose the elective stream that best suits your needs.

Pick your elective stream:

The Certificate III offers two elective streams that allowed students to tailor their learning experience.

  • Option A: Business document processing
  • Option B: Financial payments and accounting

Learn more about the program details and entry requirements.

Additional resources:

Download the Program Brochure 

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Interested in developing your team’s skills?

Contact us today to learn more about how the LGA30120 Certificate III in Local Government can benefit your organisation.


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Acknowledgement of Country

WALGA acknowledges the continuing connection of Aboriginal people to Country, culture and community. We embrace the vast Aboriginal cultural diversity throughout Western Australia, including Boorloo (Perth), on the land of the Whadjuk Nyoongar People, where WALGA is located and we acknowledge and pay respect to Elders past and present.

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