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Leadership and Capability Development 

Building leadership capability to strengthen teams and deliver government outcomes.

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SPA Australia helps agencies build the leadership capability and internal capacity needed to lead complex programs, manage reform, and sustain high performance.  Every engagement is designed with knowledge transfer built in, and we offer dedicated leadership development and capability uplift services for agencies wanting to invest directly in their people. 

Our team includes PROSCI ADKAR® certified change managers, behavioural science and communication specialists, executive coaches, and former senior public servants with deep APS experience. We design programs for SES and EL cohorts that develop the specific capabilities government leaders need, navigating complexity, maintaining integrity under pressure, and building the high-performing teams that deliver outcomes for government and the public. 

Skills & expertise

  • Leadership assessment and development for SES and EL cohorts 
  • Executive coaching and mentoring programs 
  • Capability framework design and workforce capability assessment 
  • Learning strategy and multi-mode development program design 
  • Team effectiveness and executive team development 
  • Capability uplift programs aligned to APS Strategic Commissioning Framework objectives 
  • Structured knowledge transfer and embedded advisory models 
  • Behavioural science-informed communication and change programs 
    Case studies
    Awards

    FinalistLawyer’s Weekly Women in Law Awards2026

    Government Team of the Year

    FinalistLawyer’s Weekly Women in Law Awards2026

    Government Lawyer of the Year

    FinalistAustralian Space Awards2026

    Rising Star of the Year

    FinalistLawyer’s Weekly Women in Law Awards2025

    Wellness Advocate of the Year

    FinalistLawyer’s Weekly Australian Law Awards2025

    Government Team of the Year

    WinnerAustralasian Lawyer’s Best in Law2025

    Law Firm Leaders of the Year

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    Get in touch

    Vanessa Domaschenz

    National Lead – Consulting

    M 0413 800 352

    E vanessa.domaschenz@au.spa.com

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    National Lead – Consulting

    Dannya Hu

    Team Lead – Organisational Design

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    E dannya.hu@au.spa.com

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    Team Lead – Organisational Design

    Cassandra Koch

    Team Lead – Change Management

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    E cassandra.koch@au.spa.com

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    Team Lead – Change Management