Medical Leadership and Management Program
The purpose of the Medical Leadership and Management Program is to enhance the leadership and management capabilities of senior medical staff in NSW Health. This program, first piloted in 2023, blends in-person and virtual learning, focusing on the practical application of knowledge and skills within the NSW Health environment.
The 10-week hybrid program includes two, two-day in person workshops and online components for medical leaders holding Staff Specialist positions such as Head of Department or Director of Training.
Key themes explored in the program include complex systems, skills for
leading and managing teams, strategic financial thinking and effective
approaches to conflict management.
Learning will be supported by a 360-degree assessment tool, four available one-on-one executive coaching sessions and peer group sessions fortnightly between in-person workshops. It is anticipated participants will need to dedicate up to 2 hours per week for this program for the full 10 weeks.
Program Dates 2026
There will be three cohorts of the program run in 2026.
Cohort 1: 3 March - 14 May 2026
Cohort 2: 26 May – 6 August 2026
Cohort 3: 11 August – 29 October 2026
Program registration fee: $4,300.00 (excluding GST)
Program Guide - 10 weeks
| Weeks | Workshops |
|---|---|
| Week 1 |
Week 1: Orientation 1 hour – evening session online |
| Week 5 |
Day 1 & 2: Understanding the system and skills for leading teams 2 Full days – in-person |
| Week 10 |
Day 3 & 4: Managing finance, performance and developing strategic thinking 2 Full days – in-person |
Program Dates for Three 2026 Cohorts
| 2026 Workshops | Cohort 1 | Cohort 2 | Cohort 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation (online) | Tuesday, 3 March 2026 6pm – 7pm | Tuesday, 26 May 2026 6pm – 7pm | 11 August 2026 6pm – 7pm |
| Day 1 & 2 (In-person) | Wednesday and Thursday, 1 – 2 April 2026 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW 2065 | Thursday and Friday, 25 – 26 June 2026 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW 2065 | Thursday and Friday, 17 – 18 September 2026 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW 2065 |
| Day 3 & 4 (In-person) | Wednesday and Thursday, 13 – 14 May 2026 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW 2065 | Wednesday and Thursday, 5 – 6 August 2026 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW 2065 | Wednesday and Thursday, 28 – 29 October 2026 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW 2065 |
Enquiries
For more information about the Medical Leadership and Management Program, please contact Alpana Singh, Project Officer at heti-mlmp@health.nsw.gov.au.