LGFP, in partnership with the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA), proudly offers an annual scholarship program, aimed at empowering finance professionals to build their capability to support their organisation in providing financially sustainable service delivery for their communities.
Two scholarships are available for 2024, providing recipients with enrolment in IPWEA’s Professional Certificate in Infrastructure Financial Management (ProCert IFM) course, valued at $3,100.
Applications for 2024 are now closed.
Scholarship Objectives
- Support Queensland’s local government finance professionals in developing capacity and credentials in infrastructure financial management.
- Contribute to strengthening infrastructure financial management in the Queensland local government sector.
- Promoting broader awareness and understanding of the vital link between long-term financial planning and asset management.
Course Overview
- Featuring 6 online modules, over 7 weeks, you will learn global best-practice from internationally renowned experts.
- Built for busy professionals looking to fast-track their development, delivered via a mix of online content, videos and coursework.
- Gain the capability to work across your organisation linking asset management planning and financial management planning to achieve service objectives.
- The course references the IPWEA International Infrastructure Financial Management Manual (IIFMM) and is aligned to the International Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards and reflects guidance provided in ISO/TS 55010.
More information on the course can be found on IPWEA’s website.
Applications will be reviewed by an Assessment Panel selected by LGFP and IPWEA. All applicants will be notified of the outcome. Decisions are final and not subject to correspondence or review.
For any enquiries, please email us at admin@lgfp.org.au
