Our public sector relies on exceptional leaders to mobilise change and role model respect and inclusion to the wider community.
The Aboriginal Leadership program is specifically tailored to advance the skills of Aboriginal employees wishing to step into a leadership role, or those wishing to develop their leadership capabilities.
Please note: Following the conclusion of the February 2025 program in April 2025, the South Australian Leadership Academy will be undertaking a strategic review of the ALP program. Therefore, it is anticipated that a refreshed ALP will next be delivered from early 2026.
The Aboriginal Leadership Program provides a culturally safe and inclusive learning experience where participants develop their skills to become highly effective leaders.
Individual assessment
Discover more about yourself as a leader through the Herrmann Whole Brain Thinking assessment. Understand your thinking preferences and how these impact on how you interact with others.
Face-to-face workshops
Learn from highly respected facilitators from Tauondi Aboriginal College and OCPSE's Aboriginal Workforce Partnerships Team. They will work with you on contemporary topics and leadership models delivered in a culturally safe environment.
Networking sessions
Build your network across the SA public and ACCO sectors. Collaborate with and learn from like-minded colleagues from other SA agencies, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and program alumni.
Alumni events
Stay committed to your ongoing professional development with invitations to workshops and networking events with the ALP community.
The Aboriginal Leadership Program is for Aboriginal public sector and ACCO employees who wish to invest in their career and develop their workplace leadership and management skills.
This includes:
- Aspiring managers
- Newly appointed managers
- Managers seeking greater confidence to thrive at work
This program is best suited to Aboriginal employees who are yet to undergo professional development delivered by the South Australian Leadership Academy.
Participants must be:
- of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent;
- who identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander;
- are accepted as such by the community in which he or she lives or has lived, and
- ready to develop themselves and others.
Note: This program is currently available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander South Australian Public Sector or Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation employees only.
Investment
$4,400+gst
Program dates for 2025
| Program launch | Tuesday 18 February |
|---|---|
| Module 1 | Monday 3 March and Tuesday 4 March |
| Module 2 | Wednesday 19 March and Thursday 20 March |
| Module 3 | Monday 31 March and Tuesday 01 April |
| Program close | Tuesday 29 April |
Following the conclusion of the February 2025 program in April 2025, the South Australian Leadership Academy will be undertaking a strategic review of the ALP program. Therefore, it is anticipated that a refreshed ALP will next be delivered from early 2026.
The Aboriginal Leadership Program (ALP) (formerly known as the Aboriginal Frontline Leadership Program (AFLP)) Alumni Program, enables past ALP participants to continue to develop, connect and enhance their management skills through training and development sessions, peer support, networking and information sharing.
Upon completion of the program, participants can opt in to receive updates about continuous learning opportunities.
Join our private LinkedIn Aboriginal Leadership Program Alumni group.
This will ensure you are kept up to date on events and offerings, even as you move across Government and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
We are proud to offer a small number of scholarship places to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) employees.
We value your questions and feedback.
Please direct any enquiries to the South Australian Leadership Academy at ocpseleadershipacademy@sa.gov.au.