Registrations for the February 2026 SALA Leadership Development programs are now closed.


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.


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.

January – June 2026 Program Intake

Limited availability: If you are interested in the Manager Essentials program, please contact your Organisational Development, Learning and Development, People and Culture, or other relevant team to check if places are still available.

Programs delivered from January to June 2026 fall within the 2025–26 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 2026

2 September 2025

7 November 2025

Executive Excellence (full)

Manager Essentials (limited)

Manager Essentials - Regional (limited)

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

Early March 2026

(subject to change)

Late April 2026

(subject to change)

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 need general information, please contact the South Australian Leadership Academy team: