Emerging Leaders Program

Delivered for the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts

Designed for women and under-represented employees working within small aviation organisations, this program built the confidence, communication skills and career clarity to navigate leadership in flat, informal organisational structures, supported by an ongoing peer community that continues well beyond the workshops.

Impact at a Glance:
✅ 48 emerging leaders across 12 small to medium aviation organisations
✅ 100% reported increased leadership confidence
✅ 90% rated the Emerging Leaders Resource Pack as relevant, clear and practical
✅ >92% completion rate across both workshops
✅ An active alumni community still running well beyond the program’s end

What We Delivered:
Two Facilitated Workshops – Building confidence, leadership identity and career mapping, including communication, influence and leading others
The Emerging Leaders Resource Pack – A digital toolkit covering leadership style, career progression, communication and a 90-day leadership action plan
An Ongoing Alumni Community – A live, active peer network where participants continue to share, support and connect long after the program closes

“This program has reinvigorated me to be the best leader I can be.” Pilot, Austrek Air Charter

“Lovely to hear from other women in the industry and understand we aren’t alone in the situations we’ve face.” Supply and Logistics Coordinator, Aerodrome Management Services

This program proved that when women in aviation are given the right tools and a community behind them, they step into leadership with confidence.

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