Unlock Insights from the
Australian Local Government
CEO Index
2024
Explore Key Insights from the Australian Local Government CEO Index 2024
Gain insights from 170 local government CEOs across Australia with our latest CEO Index. Explore critical trends, challenges, and opportunities, including leadership talent gaps, AI adoption, cybersecurity, and more.
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Clare McCartin
Managing Partner for Search and Advisory
“I am proud to present the 2024 Australian Local Government CEO Index, which provides an insightful and comprehensive outlook of the current landscape faced by local government leaders across both regional and metropolitan locations. From navigating leadership transitions to adapting to technological changes, the 4th edition Index is a vital resource for informed decision-making.”
Justin Hanney
Senior Partner for Business Advisory
“It is not surprising that this year, the highest priorities for the 170 CEOs who completed the survey were focused on leadership, people and culture. Getting this right can make or break your tenure as CEO.”
The Index, developed by Davidson from comprehensive insights gathered from over 170 council CEOs, explores key trends, priorities, challenges and aspirations across eight critical themes:
Artificial Intelligence
Customer and Community
Financial Sustainability and Growth
Leadership Learning
and Innovation
Organisational Cultural Transformation
Shared Services
and Technology
Sustainability and Preparedness
Top five highest ranking priorities for local government organisations in 2024
1
People, Leadership and Organisational Culture
2
Leadership Capability
3
Community Resilience and Wellbeing
4
Cyber security
5
Digital Transformation
