Delivered by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment (OCPSE), the South Australian Leadership Academy (SALA) offers inclusive and practical programs to support public sector employees at all leadership levels — from emerging leaders and frontline managers to experienced executives.

Programs are delivered year-round, with registration open during two designated periods each year.

Note: Manager and Authorised Agency Delegate approval is required before registering.

To learn more about future programs and prepare for the next registration period, visit the program page.

July – December 2026 Program Intake

Programs delivered from July to December 2026 fall within the 2026–27 financial year, covering Quarters 1 and 2 of that cycle. Program availability may vary between registration periods, and not all programs run every intake.
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July – December 2026

12 March 2026

1 May 2026

Next Execs

Manager Essentials

Manager Essentials - Metro Intensive

Manager Essentials - Regional Intensive
Eyre Peninsula

January – June 2027 Program Intake

Programs delivered from January to June 2027 fall within the 2026–27 financial year, covering Quarters 3 and 4 of that cycle. Program availability may vary between registration periods, and not all programs run every intake.
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January - June 2027

September 2026

(subject to change)

November 2026

(subject to change)

Manager Essentials

Executive Excellence

(Full program selection to be confirmed)

Frequently asked questions

View the Leadership Development Programs Frequently Asked Questions.

Contact us

If you have questions about the Leadership Development programs or require general information, please contact the South Australian Leadership Academy team: