Leadership Institute

If you’re considering a future as a manager corporate services, there’s still time to register for a workshop to help you learn more about the role and whether it’s the right career path for you. The next one-day Emerging Manager Corporate Services program is happening on Wednesday 10 June.

You’ll gain deeper insight into both the leadership skills needed for the position and your own fit for the role. You’ll hear from experienced managers who will share the skills, attributes, and responsibilities the role requires, including policy, compliance, legislation, and accountability.

This workshop is for school officers and system administration staff, held at the Leadership Institute in Leederville. At $50, this program is a valuable investment in your professional growth.

Registrations close 3 June. Sign up today: https://ikon.education.wa.edu.au/-/register-for-the-emerging-manager-corporate-services-program

If you’re a school leader with a clear vision for school improvement, there’s still time to register for this term’s Leading Whole School Self‑Assessment program.

It’s designed for principals, leadership teams, aspirant leaders and middle leaders who want a clearer picture of what is happening in their school and where improvement efforts should be focused.

You’ll explore practical ways to strengthen whole‑school self‑assessment, helping leadership teams develop shared understanding, review practice together and make informed decisions that improve outcomes for students. The program also builds the leadership capability needed to lead and sustain these processes.

This one-day program is held on Friday 19 June 2026 at the Leadership Institute in Leederville.

Registrations close Monday 8 June, and places are limited.

Register now:
https://ikon.education.wa.edu.au/-/register-for-the-leading-a-culture-of-whole-school-self-assessment-program

Expressions of interest are now open for the 2026 LAUNCH: New Principal Program, running throughout Term 4.

These two programs supports new principals in Level 3 and Level 4–6 schools to develop strategic leadership skills, strengthen constructive leadership styles, and build high-quality relationships with staff, students, and the community.

Across four face-to-face workshops, participants explore three key phases of leadership learning: Leading Self, Leading Through Relationships, and Leading Strategically and Through Change. The program also includes a psychometric leadership tool, executive coaching, mentoring with a collegiate principal, and access to online resources.

Program Dates:
• Level 3 School Principals: 19-20 October and 26-27 November
• Level 4–6 School Principals: 22-23 October and 23-24 November

Places are limited—find out more and register your interest via Ikon: https://ikon.education.wa.edu.au/-/register-for-the-launch-new-principal-program

Celebrating our first Accomplished MCS cohort of the year – and welcoming the next!

Over the past two days, participants from the first cohort of the Accomplished Manager Corporate Services (MCS) program came together for rich learning, reflection and connection at Galup.

Facilitated by Kelly Michael from Beyond Leadership, the cohort explored their personal and organisational values and unpacked insights from a 360‑degree feedback survey. Participants shared how valuable it was to pause, reflect and apply practical leadership tools in a supportive environment. These photos from the last two days capture the energy, collaboration and thoughtful conversations across the group.

This program is designed for managers in corporate services roles who want to strengthen their leadership capability, self‑awareness and impact.

Registrations are now open for the next cohort, in term three. If you are an experienced MCS, and ready for the next level of your career progression, set aside time in August and September and register today: https://ikon.education.wa.edu.au/-/register-for-the-accomplished-manager-corporate-services-program

Days one and two of the Newly Appointed Managers Corporate Services Program brought together 25 new school leaders from across WA, including a strong regional cohort.

Day one focused on connection and shared experience.
Day two introduced a key feature of the program - mentoring.

Participants met their mentors, heard their stories, and began working together in small groups. These relationships provide practical support, perspective and a trusted network as participants step into complex leadership roles.

We closed day two in reflection, recognising the value of coming together – both as a cohort and as a statewide community of practice.

This cohort is now halfway through the program and will reconvene in June to continue the next stage of their leadership journey. Many thanks to Ben Calleja of Your CCSolutions for his expert facilitation, as always.

Visit Ikon to find out more about this popular program (https://ikon.education.wa.edu.au/-/express-your-interest-for-the-newly-appointed-managers-corporate-services-program).

It’s the first day of an exciting learning journey as we welcome a new cohort of Managers Corporate Services to the Institute’s Leading High Performing Teams program.

Over the next few months, participants will explore the tools, techniques and support they need to be high performing leaders in their organisation. Rachel Monamy and Jenny Devine from Leading Teams provide a highly interactive and engaging workshop experience that challenges participants to learn to lead confidently in real workplace contexts.

It’s a significant learning commitment, and we look forward to seeing participants grow in confidence, capability and impact as they put their learning into practice.

Find out more about the professional learning programs available at the Institute: https://ikon.education.wa.edu.au/-/leadership-institute/

Another inspirational day at the Institute as we welcomed back our first cohort of Managers Corporate Services, undertaking the new Leading High Performing Teams program.

Expertly facilitated by Rachel Monamy and Jenny Devine from Leading Teams, the learning challenges participants to reflect, connect and apply leadership practices in real workplace contexts. It explores what high performance looks like in practice, how to strengthen leadership capability and confidence, and engage in meaningful discussion around team culture and accountability.

We look forward to seeing the impact of this learning as they continue their leadership journey in coming months

Find out more about the professional learning programs available at the Institute: https://ikon.education.wa.edu.au/-/leadership-institute/

Congratulations to our latest cohort of Aspirant Managers Corporate Services, who completed their journey last week - with so many participants showing potential and an enthusiastic willingness to have a go.

Over the past few months, participants have built practical leadership skills for school corporate services roles – from governance and people leadership to decision-making.

Just as importantly, they’ve learned alongside peers, shared experiences and grown the confidence needed to step into management roles.

Well done to each participant on the commitment you’ve shown and the effort you’ve put in. We’re excited to see where you take these skills next and the difference you’ll make in your workplaces.

Thinking about your own leadership journey? Find out more and sign up for upcoming Aspirant Manager programs through IKON. https://ikon.education.wa.edu.au/-/apply-for-the-aspirant-manager-corporate-service-program

Applications are closing soon – do you Dare to Lead?

This Women in Leadership Program is designed for women in the early stages of their leadership journey who want to build confidence, capability, and clarity in how they lead. It provides a supportive environment to strengthen your leadership practice, deepen your self‑awareness and develop skills that contribute to both personal and professional growth.

Dare to Lead is a globally recognised program based on the research and bestselling work of Dr Brené Brown. It is delivered by certified Dare to Lead facilitator Julie Loveny and commences at the Leadership Institute in Leederville on Thursday 30 July 2026.

Up to 25 partially funded places are available for women who hold a substantive position and meet the eligibility criteria.

Expressions of interest close soon! Monday 4 May 2026, 4 pm.

Find out more and apply:
https://ikon.education.wa.edu.au/-/apply-to-take-part-in-the-rising-leaders-program-emerging-women-in-leadership

Leading a small school and ready to make meaningful improvement in 2026?

There’s still time to register for the first cohort of the Leading School Improvement in a Small School Program.

This four‑day workshop supports school leaders to apply evidence‑based approaches to whole‑school improvement, with a strong focus on the realities and opportunities of small school contexts.

You can attend with your leadership team or alongside other principals from your network, creating space for shared learning and practical problem‑solving.

The Leadership Institute in Leederville will host this four-day program across May and June, beginning on 14 May.

Find out more and register now:
https://ikon.education.wa.edu.au/-/register-for-the-leading-school-improvement-in-a-small-school-program