Enhance workforce performance and potential through transformative leadership.

The Executive Excellence program is designed for experienced public sector executives to extend leadership impact, strengthen strategic influence and broaden community and industry perspectives.

It provides cross-department networking opportunities, with highly respected industry experts delivering enriching sector-specific content.

$12,900+gst

If you are interested in registering in a future Executive Excellence program, please discuss this with your line manager or your relevant human resources, organisational development or learning and development team.

The February 2026 intake is anticipated to open for registrations in September 2025.

Please note: We welcome and can accommodate additional registrations above agency allocations as long as these are received prior to the registration closing date.

This program is for executives and executive directors who:

  • have been in their current level for 12 months and have been identified by their chief executive as ready and capable to take on a more complex system leadership role within the next one to two years
  • are respected by colleagues and have a track record of effectively delivering on complex matters
  • have demonstrated ability to think and operate strategically and innovatively with a strong focus on delivering for South Australia
  • are committed to developing themselves and others
  • have proven agility and success in dealing with multiple stakeholders, including ministers
  • are role models for the South Australian Public Sector Values.

Note: This program is currently available to South Australian Public Sector employees only.

2025 Group Coaching Sessions (maximum 10 participants)
Led by Kath Milne and supported by Kerrie Ashcroft, these half-day group coaching sessions provide a one-off confidential group coaching environment where Executive Excellence Alumni have the opportunity to discuss their current workplace challenges and ideas in a confidential and safe space facilitated by experience leadership development experts.

For questions and feedback, contact the team at OCPSEleadershipacademy@sa.gov.au.

Event Cancellation Policy

February 2025 Cancellation TermsKey Dates
Cancellation with no charge or refund
(+30 working days)
Before...
6 January 2025
Cancellation with 50% charge
(15-30 working days)
Between...
7 and 28 January 2025
Cancellation with 100% charge
(0-14 working days)
From...
29 January 2025

* Please note: Cancellation terms are working days and not calendar days.