Applications are now open for 2026–27 leadership development scholarships
Find upcoming opportunities available to emerging, experienced and executive public sector leaders, through the Public Sector Commission’s scholarship offerings.
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 Masterclass Series 2025–26.
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.
Content is most relevant to executive leaders, senior officers and aspiring senior leaders (A08 and above).
All masterclasses are 90 minutes, running from 10am to 11.30am via Microsoft Teams.
| Date | Masterclass |
|---|---|
| 11 March 2026 | Pivot with purpose: Value-based leadership in a complex public sector with ANZSOG |
| 17 March 2026 | The neuroscience of leading change with NLI |
| 23 April 2026 | Public service accountability with ANZSOG |
| 29 April 2026 | The neuroscience of leading with integrity with NLI |
| 6 May 2026 | The art of robust conversations with ANZSOG |
| 14 May 2026 | The neuroscience of strategic decision-making with NLI |
| 10 June 2026 | Facilitating policy consensus: Finding common ground with ANZSOG |
| 16 June 2026 | Driving high-performance team culture with NLI |
| 16 July 2026 | The neuroscience of respect with NLI |
You can register for masterclasses here. We ask that you please consider your calendar and commitments and only register for the sessions you are able to attend.
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Contact the Public Sector Commission team at development@psc.qld.gov.au for further details on the series.
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