coordinator leadership program

Enabling COORDINATORS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR LEADERSHIP CAPABILITY
TO LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE, ALIGNMENT, AND PRACTICAL IMPACT


Program overview

The Coordinator Leadership Program is designed to strengthen the leadership capability of coordinators as they transition from operational delivery into broader people leadership responsibilities. Delivered by the Australian Leadership Academy, the program builds the mindset, confidence, and practical leadership capability required to effectively lead teams, performance, and workplace relationships in dynamic organisational environments.

Grounded in contemporary leadership practice and highly practical application, the program supports participants to better understand themselves as leaders while developing the interpersonal and communication skills required to influence others effectively. Participants explore how leadership differs from management, strengthen self-awareness, and develop greater confidence in navigating the day-to-day challenges of leading people and teams.

BUILDING CONFIDENT COORDINATORS WHO LEAD PEOPLE, PERFORMANCE, AND CULTURE

The program focuses on building high-impact leadership behaviours that strengthen trust, accountability, collaboration, and team culture. Through facilitated learning, reflection, coaching conversations, and practical application, participants develop the capability to lead courageous conversations, support team performance, and build stronger working relationships across the organisation.

Each module is directly connected to real workplace leadership challenges, ensuring participants can immediately apply learning within their leadership role. The learning experience creates space for coordinators to step back from operational demands, strengthen leadership perspective, and develop the confidence and capability required to lead with greater clarity, consistency, and impact.

PROGRAM DELIVERY

The Coordinator Leadership Program is delivered using the Australian Leadership Academy’s blended, experiential learning approach, combining self-paced prework, high-impact facilitated workshops, applied application, and reflective learning. This structured approach ensures participants arrive prepared, maximise in-session learning, and actively apply leadership capability within their own organisational context throughout the learning journey. Each stage is intentionally designed to progressively build capability while reinforcing practical workplace application and sustained leadership impact.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The Coordinator Leadership Program develops the practical leadership capability required to lead people, teams, and workplace relationships with greater confidence, consistency, and effectiveness. Delivered through a series of facilitated and application-focused learning experiences, the program progressively strengthens leadership capability, communication, coaching, and team leadership skills while supporting immediate workplace application and leadership growth.

  • Strengthen self-awareness, leadership insight, and personal accountability

  • Build stronger workplace relationships through trust, rapport, and effective communication

  • Develop high-performing teams through greater alignment, collaboration, and accountability

  • Apply practical coaching approaches to support the growth and development of others

  • Lead courageous and high-impact conversations with greater clarity, confidence, and professionalism

  • Strengthen capability to provide constructive feedback and manage challenging workplace situations

  • Lead teams effectively through change, uncertainty, and organisational transition

  • Build leadership confidence and practical capability to positively influence workplace culture and performance

DEVELOPING coordinators TO NAVIGATE CHANGE, TEAMS, AND CHALLENGING CONVERSATIONS

Program STRUCTURE

Note: The program structure above is a draft delivery option. The Australian Leadership Academy can design bespoke programs tailored to meet the specific needs of the organisation.

PROGRAM IMPACT

The Coordinator Leadership Program creates measurable impact by strengthening leadership capability at the frontline level of the organisation. Participants develop greater self-awareness, stronger communication capability, and increased confidence in leading people, performance, and workplace relationships.

The program supports coordinators to transition from task-focused management into more intentional and influential leadership. Participants strengthen their ability to build trust, navigate challenging conversations, develop others, and lead teams with greater accountability and alignment.

At an organisational level, the program contributes to stronger team culture, improved collaboration, enhanced leadership consistency, and increased capability across frontline leadership cohorts. Leaders are better equipped to create positive team environments that support engagement, performance, and sustainable organisational outcomes.

ENABLING LEADERS
TO STRENGTHEN CULTURE, PERFORMANCE, AND ACCOUNTABILITY


What our clients say


  • "It was a fantastic session. Your calm and humble approach creates a sense of safety. You were excellent at holding silence when needed and identifying the needs of the group. The preparation for the session was evident and really appreciated. It was a polished session whilst feeling bespoke to the group”

    Carla Hanlon
    Executive Manager, People and Culture

    Indigo Shire Council

  • “great learnings on our team functionality & progress needs, great job - thanks & well done”

    Richard Neverkins
    Chief Executive Officer

    Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network

  • "brilliant - don’t change a thing"

    Alison Koschel
    Executive Manager - Populations, Access and Performance

    Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network

  • ”great work"

    Steve Piasente
    Chief Executive Officer

    Latrobe City Council

  • “facilitator was Dynamic, high-energy and impactful, moderated, listened and adjusted to group needs”

    Rachelle Quattrechii
    Director, City Services

    Manningham City Council

  • “Thoughtful insight into the responsibility of Good Leadership and Confirming the requirements of what is required for a good leader and TEAM to facilitate a Good Future

    Glenn Wilson
    Councillor

    Parkes Shire Council

  • “excellenT… great program”

    Lucas Gosling
    Director, Community Services

    Manningham City Council

  • “Really good content, well facilitated”

    Brendan Hays
    Director, Planning and Community Services

    Parkes Shire Council

  • “Fantastic… Great variety of activities, use of spaces, lots of activity and participation opportunities. Knowledgeable and impressive how the program evolved as required in real time for best effect.”

    Sally Rice
    Director, Community and Economic

    Indigo Shire Council

  • “Looking forward to next stages of working with you and our awesome leadership team"

    Stephanie Gunn
    Chief Executive Officer

    Gateways

  • "investing time in the self-reflection and encouraging the team to lean in - Excellent!"

    Maya Ramakrishnan
    Executive Director (Acting), Housing Policy

    Homes Victoria

  • "Brilliant… OUR FACILITSTOR was engaging, incredibly knowledgeable, well versed in reading the room and pivoting when required. One of the best facilitators I’ve worked with in more than 20 years"

    Mel Collins
    Executive Manager, Engagement and Communication

    Indigo Shire Council

  • "A great program, engaging, thought provoking"

    Lee Brien
    Regional Manager

    Wellways

  • "GREat joB Driving the actions identified by the group, but also providing a safe work environment for the leaders to undertake the learning required”

    Matthew Duggan
    Executive Director, Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Branch

    Homes Victoria

  • "Fantastic couple of days, great learnings, OUR Facilitaor was a pleasure to be with"

    Ian Elliot
    Director, Infrastructure Services 

    Indigo Shire Council

CONTACT US

For further information or to arrange a meeting with our team, please complete the Contact Us form.

Email: office@australianleadershipacademy.com.au

Telephone (03) 9517 6771