Queensland Public Sector Leadership Development series 2025–2026

Developing better leaders and managers is key to sustaining a high performing public sector that is innovative, future-focused and capable of making a positive difference to all Queenslanders.

To help build your capability as this kind of leader, join us for our Leadership Development series 2025–26.

What is the Leadership Development series?

The series of 13 masterclasses is presented by leading psychologists, academics and practitioners from domestic and international settings. They bring expertise in public sector management, leadership, neuroscience and innovation.

The Public Sector Commission is proud to offer this series, delivered in partnership with prominent providers the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) and the NeuroLeadership Institute (NLI). ANZSOG offerings are provided on behalf of the Chief Executive Leadership Board.

Who’s it for?

The series addresses themes identified as part of our Chief Executive Performance agreements and the Public Sector Act 2022.

Content is most relevant to executive leaders, senior officers and aspiring senior leaders (A08 and above).

Course duration

Sessions run for two hours or less and are held online via Microsoft Teams.

Themes and dates

The first five masterclasses delivered topics as diverse as:

• Cross-systems problem solving with ANZSOG
• The neuroscience of trust for collaboration with NLI
• Wellbeing as a leadership responsibility with ANZSOG
• The neuroscience of speaking up with NLI
• Practical diplomacy with ANZSOG

More insight-packed masterclass sessions are coming in 2026 so stay tuned.

Got questions in the meantime?

Reach out to the friendly Public Sector Commission team at development@psc.qld.gov.au.