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.
The Aboriginal Leadership Program provides a culturally safe and inclusive learning experience where participants develop their skills to become highly effective leaders.
Next intake dates:
- June 13 - August 7, 2024
- August 12 - November 20, 2024
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.
This program is run over a four-month period, with 2024 intakes commencing in June and August.
Investment: $4,400 plus GST.
Program dates
| Program launch | Thursday 13 June |
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| Module 1 | Tuesday 18 June - Wednesday 19 June |
| Module 2 | Tuesday 2 July - Wednesday 3 July |
| Module 3 | Tuesday 30 July - Wednesday 31 July |
| Program close | Wednesday 7 August |
| Program launch | Monday 12 August |
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| Module 1 | Wednesday 28 August - Thursday 29 August |
| Module 2 | Monday 9 September - Tuesday 10 September |
| Module 3 | Tuesday 22 October - Wednesday 23 October |
| Program close | Wednesday 20 November |
Applications are now open for intakes in June and August.
If you are interested in applying for this program, please complete the application form.
This form will then go to your manager and financial delegate for approval.
The Aboriginal Leadership Program (ALP) 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.
We are proud to offer a small number of scholarship places to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) employees.
Please contact the Aboriginal Workforce Partnerships team for more information, or complete an application form.
We value your questions and feedback.
Please direct any enquiries to the Aboriginal Workforce Partnerships team on 1800-317-333 Press 4 or email: aboriginalworkforcepartnerships@sa.gov.au