LG Services Group

LG Services Group provides Executive Search and Headhunting for local government across Australia and New Zealand, with a 99 percent success rate across more than 500 placements since 2007.

• More than 170 local governments served, drawing on over 350 years of combined team experience across the local government and private sectors.
• Uses a six-stage recruitment methodology to guide councils through executive search and selection.
• Also offers an interim placement service, giving councils access to experienced executive leaders for short-term or longer-term assignments.
• Client testimonials from council mayors describe the recruitment process as professional and well guided, including a 2025 chief executive officer search for Glamorgan Spring Bay Council.

Best for: local councils in Australia or New Zealand seeking specialist support to recruit a chief executive officer, general manager or other senior executive.

LG Services Group provides Board and Senior Leadership Development for local government across Australia and New Zealand, building council leadership, culture and performance.

• Delivers leadership and culture building programs across the whole council, team and individual levels, including coaching, mentoring and performance management.
• Runs independent CEO, General Manager and executive performance reviews to support strong leadership outcomes.
• Four in house accredited Hogan consultants deliver personality profile assessments, described as the most experienced Hogan assessor team for local government in Australia.

Best for: councils wanting to strengthen executive and senior leadership performance through structured reviews, coaching and psychometric assessment.