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Leadership WA’s Rising Leadership Program

1Welcome/Personal Details

2Personal Details

3Social Media

4Education

5Employment and Experience

6Scholarship

7Personal Leadership

8Personal Leadership

9Payment and Submit

Thank you for your interest in applying for the Leadership WA Rising Leadership Program.

Selection to the Program is competitive and includes an online application and interview. All applicants are assessed by a selection panel, and you will be advised of the outcome of your application when the full process has been completed and the cohort curated.

We recommend you hold all 2025 Program dates for your chosen cohort in your calendar, in anticipation of a successful outcome.

During the selection process, we aim to bring together a Program cohort from a diverse mix of backgrounds, industries, occupations and sectors. This is to ensure the cohort has a wide diversity of thought, perspectives and experience, which makes for a more rewarding experience for all participants.

A limited number of full or partial scholarships are available, thanks to the generosity of donors to the Leadership WA Foundation and our Scholarship partners. Your assessment of suitability for the Rising Leadership Program is not affected by your request for Scholarship support, which is considered separately. As such, we suggest candidates also investigate the possibility of alternative funding support, ahead of the Program offers, should you be successful for a place on the Program but without the offer of a Scholarship place (as we always receive more applications than available Scholarships).

WHEN APPLYING, PLEASE NOTE:
• All applications are confidential.
• All questions must be completed in full and the declaration signed.
• Individuals may nominate themselves, however, employed applicants must have the full support of their employer to participate (both from a funding and attendance perspective). If you are self-employed, you can support your own application.
• You are requested to upload a current headshot (as jpeg/png) and resume (as PDF file) as part of your application. We suggest a LinkedIn-style headshot and one that you will be happy to have shared with your fellow participants as part of Orientation.Files must be uploaded prior to submitting the form. (NB: File sizes must not exceed 400kb)
• You can save and continue your application by clicking the link at the bottom of the page. A unique link will be sent to your email. (If you haven’t received your link, please check your spam folder and, if it is not there, let us know).
• If you are applying for a Scholarship, please ensure you meet all the eligibility requirements of your nominated Scholarship, which can be found at www.leadershipwa.org.au/scholarships. There are clear requirements around organisation type and income levels.

You will be contacted in relation to an interview time during the application period.

If you have any questions in relation to your application, at any stage of the process, please contact Danni Wick at Rising@leadershipwa.org.au or on (08) 6381 6700.

Thank You. We wish you all the best and look forward to supporting you on your leadership journey.
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What intake are you applying for?*
- March
- June
Are you applying for a Scholarship?*
- Yes
- No
Please note that candidates who work in government or for government agencies or associated departments are ineligible for Leadership WA scholarships. Please liaise directly with your Organisational Development/HR team to ask if internal/departmental-funded places are available for Leadership WA Programs.
Which Scholarship are you applying for?*
- Leadership WA Foundation Scholarship
- LeadAbility Scholarship
- Mount Burdett Scholarship
*To apply for the Mt Burdett Foundation Scholarship you must: • Living and working anywhere in regional Western Australia • Early/Mid-level in your career • Passionate about creating a positive impact and difference where you live • Keen to build your leadership skills and put them into practice for your community
PERSONAL DETAILS
Title*
Name*
First Last
Name of organisation you are employed by*
Email*

This will be how we send your Program information and acceptance letter. As some work domains may reject our emails as part of their security measures, we recommend a personal address. This email will act as a unique identifier in the Leadership WA database.
Phone*
Work Phone
We highly recommend saving your Application at this point. The form can take 20 minutes to complete and by saving now you’ll be able to come back and complete the Application with additional information as needed. The link will be active for 90 days.

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PERSONAL DETAILS
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Date of Birth*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Gender*
- Female
- Male
- Other
If other, please specify*
What do you identify as your cultural background?*

If multiple please separate with a comma (,)
Do you identify as Aboriginal Australian and/or Torres Strait Islander?*
- Yes
- No
Where did you hear about us?*
If other, please specify*

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SCHOLARSHIP
Please tell us about the financial situation of your organisation and the need for financial assistance or your personal financial hardship*
Please note Scholarships are available for those who are self-employed in small businesses and those working in the not-for-profit sector in a small to medium sized organisation.
If you are successful and are offered a Scholarship please tell us how participation in the leadership program will benefit yourself, your organisation and enhance your capacity to make a positive impact on the community?*
A critical consideration for the Mt Burdett Foundation and Leadership WA is how you will demonstrate that your participation in this program will help you make a marked difference in your community? ie Tell us what you will commit to doing? How will this have a lasting impact in your community?*
What inspires you about your regional community and why?*
Please attach a brief letter from a member of your community who will provide a character reference to support your application. It needs to include how they know you and what they see as your current and/or potential contribution(s) to your community.
Max. file size: 128 MB.
What do you consider your highest or most significant career achievement to date?*
Please describe the structure, size and scope of the team you lead? This can be direct reports or a project team. If you don’t currently lead a team, that is fine, please help us understand in what way you are leading other people and will be able to apply the learning as you go through the program.*
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Please describe your current leadership role in actively working in or for the betterment of the construction sector in Western Australia?*
(max 250 words)
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How do you feel participation in the Rising Leadership Program will enhance your ability to support the construction sector?*
(max 250 words)
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How do you practically intend taking your leadership learnings back to your workplace and the construction sector?*
(max 250 words)

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