On Friday 26 June 2020, LG Professionals SA rolled out the digital red carpet for local government via a live streamed virtual event for the Local Government Professionals Australia, SA 19th Annual Leadership Excellence Awards. Over 500 local government professionals tuned in to watch the celebrations, solidifying it as the sector’s premier event of the year.

City of Charles Sturt is pleased to announce that Jamie Dunnicliff, Strategic Procurement Lead, Cities of Charles Sturt and Marion was awarded with the Emerging Leader of the Year, thanks to the LGA SA.

Jamie has held the position of leader of our Procurement team since the start of 2019, a unique position shared between the Cities of Charles Sturt and Marion. Jamie has successfully navigated the two organisational cultures, having responsibility for leadership in the procurement space across the two councils. Jamie’s calm approach, practicality and leadership ensures both councils strive for a performance driven and innovative culture. He has delivered genuine efficiency and economical gains for both councils and continuously seeks better ways to achieve outcomes for our communities, stakeholders and customers. Jamie is now working with leaders at City of Port Adelaide Enfield to incorporate their Procurement Team into the shared Procurement Team at Charles Sturt and Marion.

Paul Sutton, CEO of Charles Sturt, who is also the President of the LG Professionals SA, shared “As a council we strive for excellence and for Jamie to receive the Emerging Leader of the Year award demonstrates his dedication to find new and innovative solutions for the betterment and enrichment of all of our community.”

Congratulations Jamie.