Leadership
programs

2022 SEC Newgate Mentorship Program, Canberra, workshop at the National Gallery of Australia. No credit required

The Australia Council Leadership programs are dedicated to transforming the cultural and creative industry’s knowledge, skills and capabilities by investing in emerging, mid-career and established leaders.

Our program recognises the diverse nature of leadership and builds on the rich knowledge and experience across the industry.

We partner with respected facilitators to foster personal and professional development, connecting people across Australia and internationally.

We are guided by First Nations principles, cultural Elders and Custodians to address the diverse needs of leaders working in all parts of the industry, from small to large organisations, emerging to established and independent practice.

The Australia Council is committed to increasing the diversity of leaders in our industry and encourages applications from people who identify as First Nations, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people living in regional and remote areas.

We actively work with individuals to support access needs – including childcare, cultural practices, financial and/or learning access needs as required.

For more details about the leadership programs, please visit the relevant program pages via the listing below.

We have also developed an Easy English Guide for our leadership programs. Easy English combines text and images to convey information simply and directly, supporting people who have difficulty reading and understanding English.

Download the Easy English Guide here.

Participants of our Leadership Programs join an alumni network of over 250 national and international leaders from across the Indo-Pacific following the formal conclusion of their programs.

Find out more about the participants of these programs here.

Contact

leadershipprogram@australiacouncil.gov.au


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Sync Australia Online Leadership Program

Sync Australia – Online is a new online leadership and coaching program exploring Deaf and disabled leadership in arts, culture, heritage and media.

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Governance Training for Organisations (3-day course)

Foundations of Directorship™ online course with the Australian Institute of Company Directors

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Governance Training for Organisations (1.5-day course)

Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (online delivery).

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Governance Training for Individuals

Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (online delivery).

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Future Leaders Program

The Future Leaders Program takes place over 12-months and involves three interconnected residentials that will take place either in-person, hybrid and/or digitally, with online learning moments in between. Due to the current uncertainty around travel and border restrictions, residential plans are subject to change.

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Arts Leaders Program

The Arts Leaders Program takes place over 12-months and involves three interconnected residentials that will take place either in-person, hybrid and/or digitally, with online learning moments in between. As a participant in our programs, you will join a cohort of mid-career and established arts leaders working within organisations, independently or in community.

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Milparanga Australia Council Scholarship

The Australia Council for the Arts has partnered with the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) to support two scholarships over the 2020-2021 period for First Nations arts leaders to participate in the Milparanga Program.

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Chief Executive Program, in partnership with National Arts Strategies

The Chief Executive Program (CEP) is designed for experienced arts leaders to explore how to create meaningful and radical change within their communities and organisations, serving as influencers within the sector.

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Sync Australia Online Leadership Program

Sync Australia – Online is a new online leadership and coaching program exploring Deaf and disabled leadership in arts, culture, heritage and media.
Closed

Governance Training for Organisations (3-day course)

Foundations of Directorship™ online course with the Australian Institute of Company Directors
Closed

Governance Training for Organisations (1.5-day course)

Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (online delivery).
Closed

Governance Training for Individuals

Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (online delivery).
Closed

Future Leaders Program

The Future Leaders Program takes place over 12-months and involves three interconnected residentials that will take place either in-person, hybrid and/or digitally, with online learning moments in between. Due to the current uncertainty around travel and border restrictions, residential plans are subject to change.
Closed

Arts Leaders Program

The Arts Leaders Program takes place over 12-months and involves three interconnected residentials that will take place either in-person, hybrid and/or digitally, with online learning moments in between. As a participant in our programs, you will join a cohort of mid-career and established arts leaders working within organisations, independently or in community.
Closed

Milparanga Australia Council Scholarship

The Australia Council for the Arts has partnered with the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) to support two scholarships over the 2020-2021 period for First Nations arts leaders to participate in the Milparanga Program.
Closed

Chief Executive Program, in partnership with National Arts Strategies

The Chief Executive Program (CEP) is designed for experienced arts leaders to explore how to create meaningful and radical change within their communities and organisations, serving as influencers within the sector.