Councils nominate a team of four people (who may or may not have worked together before) to compete against teams within their region.

Throughout the day, the team will be given a range of tasks that simulate different business-related tasks and activities that council manages on a day-to-day basis. As some of these tasks or issues may be outside the team members’ usual role, it provides the perfect opportunity to broaden the understanding and appreciation of what council does and what other people within your council manage every day.

It also provides a perfect opportunity to develop and strengthen your team skills. This includes communication and presentation skills, influencing and negotiation skills and managing resources and time. All within a fun and highly supportive environment.

The teams are observed throughout the day on their team processes – how well they worked together, how they resolved differences of opinion, how they ensured that they kept on track and managed the tasks. The teams are also assessed on what they produce (e.g. reports etc.).

Rural Management Challenges are held in three areas and usually occur during October to November of each year.

2020 Dates:
Southern Queensland RMC will be held on Wednesday, 21 October 

North Queensland RMC will be held on Wednesday, 11 November 

Central Queensland RMC will be held on Wednesday, 25 November 

The Regional Forums are aligned with the Rural Management Challenge events, enabling the participating Rural Management Challenge council officers to attend the Branch Forums on a complimentary basis! Click here to view the Regional Forums details.

To advise your expression of interest and for any questions relating to the Rural Management Challenge, please feel free to contact:

Peta Irvine from LGMA Queensland on 07 3174 5003, 0400 088 244 or peta@lgmaqld.org.au. 

LGMA Queensland
Level 7 Quay Central
95 North Quay
BRISBANE  QLD  4000

Phone:  (07) 3174 5006
Email:    admin@lgmaqld.org.au