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Introduction
In this unit, higher level workplace managers/supervisors will develop interpersonal skills focused on strategic leadership and engagement because they are now empowered to ensure an inclusive, ethical internal working climate, and to engage with colleagues as ethical, diverse-thinking leaders. Students will also develop interpersonal skills through external engagement with diverse community stakeholders to develop future-focused strategies addressing complex problems in challenging social, cultural, and economic environments. They will apply critical thinking and analysis skills to ensure they are leaders exercising effective strategic decision making to influence policy around complex problems. This is because leaders are now expected to learn from diverse community stakeholders (including government, not-for-profit, and community representatives, and vulnerable people) to inform their direction. These interpersonal skills are deepened through development of intrapersonal reflective practice skills where they build knowledge of leadership theories to consolidate the type of ethical leader they are now and in future.
Summary
| Unit name | Leadership, Strategy, and Engagement |
| Unit code | PEM501 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | Health School of Paramedicine and Public Safety |
| Discipline | Policing and Emergency Management |
| Coordinator | Doctor Nick Evans |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
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| Online | Semester 1 |
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On-campus- Off-Campus
International students- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 22/2/2026 | 16/3/2026 | 19/4/2026 | 13/6/2026 |
| Semester 2 | 5/7/2026 | 27/7/2026 | 30/8/2026 | 24/10/2026 |
| Trimester | 1/11/2026 | 23/11/2026 | 23/12/2026 | 13/2/2027 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Engage collaboratively with diverse stakeholders ensuring alignment of stakeholder needs with the students’ employment context
- Analyse research evidence for managing human/material resources
- Apply theories of ethical leadership to design strategies for addressing complex problems
- Communicate across diverse settings and audiences in a manner commensurate with a strategic, ethical, community-engaged workplace leader
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| 090399 | $4,349.00 | $2,041.00 | not applicable | $5,124.00 |
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Workshop, 6.5 hours workshops per day for 7 days interacting with government, university, police, and community stakeholders. Tutorial, 4 x 1 hour online tutorials using Microsoft Teams to workshop each of the assignments to support academic literacy skill development. |
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| Assessment | Leadership Oral Presentation (20%)|Leadership Reflection Essay (40%)|Syndicate Presentation (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required Readings are those provided by your Unit Coordinator. |
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| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. |
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