For women in industry ready to lead change.

I-LEAD Women in Industry: uncovering the power of women leaders in Tasmania’s traditionally male dominated industries and occupations.

If we want industries to thrive in Tasmania, we need to embrace the unique and powerful contributions of women. I-LEAD Women in Industry is the perfect opportunity for rising and established women leaders to accelerate their leadership development while shaping more inclusive, innovative, and resilient industries for the future of Tasmania.

This program is designed exclusively for women to address the under-representation of women’s leadership in male-dominated industries. It provides practical tools, strategies, and insights to overcome barriers, challenge biases, and disrupt the status quo. Participants will explore ways to increase representation, strengthen decision-making influence, and advance their careers while driving positive change in their fields. The program develops both core leadership capabilities and the targeted skills required for progression into executive and board level roles.


Delivered across seven powerful sessions between October and December 2025, the program begins and concludes with in-person gatherings in Launceston and Hobart, complemented by five interactive online sessions.

Weekly online sessions enable participants to apply learnings in real time, ensuring immediate application. They also support development of relationships between participants.

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Tasmania’s women in male-dominated sectors face unique challenges, and key elements that set this program apart from other I-LEAD programs include:

  • The chance to collaborate with past graduates on addressing systemic issues, fostering greater inclusion and equity for women in male-dominated sectors.
  • A dedicated event to engage with high-profile women, building impactful relationships and inspiring leadership advancement.

Expert facilitators and prominent professionals will guide participants through invaluable insights and practical strategies, empowering women to lead with purpose, navigate complexity, and create lasting change in their industries.

Who should join?

I-LEAD Women in Industry is designed for rising and established leaders in Tasmania’s traditionally male-dominated industries and occupations, including mining, construction, forestry, fisheries, manufacturing, agriculture, STEM, electricity, water, gas, waste services, and technical trades.

If your industry is not listed, please make a case for how women are underrepresented in your industry or occupation and how I-LEAD Women in Industry could help.

Tasmanian Leaders is committed to the full inclusion of all Tasmanian women. Tasmanians identifying as female are encouraged to apply.

 

Selection criteria

I-LEAD Women in Industry will most benefit passionate women with management and leadership experience with a genuine aspiration to occupy leadership roles into the future.

Successful applicants will have demonstrated leadership ability and ambitions with a commitment to take their organisations and industries forward with greater inclusivity and diversity.

Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:

  • Employment in Tasmania in a traditionally male dominated industry or occupation.
  • Demonstrated previous leadership experience and achievement.
  • Commitment to participate in the program and work with, learn from and share with others.
  • Potential to contribute through current and future roles for the benefit of Tasmania.

The I-LEAD Women in Industry program focuses on three core leadership domains:

Personal Leadership
  • Deepen self-awareness and uncover actionable insights into your preferred leadership style.
  • Explore the neurobiology of leadership and discover practical strategies to optimise performance for yourself and your team.

Strategic Leadership
  • Develop critical thinking skills to navigate and lead effectively in complexity
  • Expand your capacity to influence and drive meaningful change within your organisation and industry.

Governance and Board Readiness
  • Gain foundational knowledge in governance, including board structures, decision-making responsibilities, and the skills and behaviours required for board effectiveness.
  • Explore pathways to board roles and learn how to position yourself as a future candidate

Apply today to connect with like-minded peers from across Tasmania, gain fresh perspectives, and build a supportive network to accelerate your career growth.

Outcomes

Unlock these results through I-LEAD Women in Industry:

  • Better understand your strengths as an industry leader.
  • Craft a powerful and strategic vision for yourself, your organisation and your industry.
  • Improve your capacity to raise your voice and make change in your organisation.
  • Join an encouraging and welcoming network of influential and supportive peers.
  • Advance inclusivity and diversity to drive better organisational performance and results.
  • Play a role in advancing gender equality for the good of everyone in Tasmania.

Information Session

Want to know more about our I-LEAD Women in Industry program?

 

Register for our online Information Session on Friday 5 September at 4.00 pm to hear directly from women who have participated, discover how it strengthened their leadership – and the positive impact it had on their organisation.

 

Whether you are thinking of applying yourself, or supporting someone in your workplace, this is the perfect way to see what
I-LEAD Women in Industry can offer.

 

The session will be delivered on Zoom and is free to attend – Reserve your spot via Humanitix

Register for Info Session

Key Dates

Applications
  • Open: NOW 

  • Applications close: 15 September 
  • Applicants notified of result: 29 September

Total commitment
  • 3.5 full days delivered in-person 

  • 1 evening meal
  • 1 industry lunch
  • 5 live online sessions

Program commitment also involves:

  • Attending all program events.
  • Commitment to preparation and reflection between sessions.

 

 

Sessions
  • Opening: Door of Hope, Launceston (in-person)
    29 – 30 October, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
    Including evening meal on 29 October
  • Online 1: 4 November, 10.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Online 2: 11 November, 10.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Online 3: 18 November, 10.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Online 4: 25 November, 10.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Online 5: 2 December, 10.00 am – 12.00 noon
  • Closing: The Old Woolstore, Hobart (in-person)
    11 December, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
    12 December, 9.00 am – 2.00 pm.
    Including industry lunch on 12 December.

 

 

 

Program fees

The fee for I-LEAD Women in Industry is $1975

Thanks to the support of the Tasmanian Government, there are 40 fully subsidised scholarships available for individuals from non-government organisations. We also have a limited number of scholarships for Tasmanian Aboriginal People, or those living with a disability.

 

Travel and Access Bursaries

Tasmanian Leaders is offering bursaries to support participants from non-government organisations to attend the program. These bursaries are paid to a participants’ employer and are designed to help offset participation expenses. They are allocated based on financial need and location. Contributions for travel range depending on how far participants live from the program venues, with higher support available for those travelling from King or Flinders Island. Access bursaries are also available to support additional participation needs.

Applications are assessed independently of program selection, and receiving a bursary is not guaranteed. All applicants will be notified of the outcome prior to the program’s commencement.

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Get in touch

 

For more information, support with registration or to talk to our staff about
I-LEAD Women in Industry or any of our programs, please contact Ros Young, our Program Coordinator:

Phone 0429 950 578

Email ros.young@tasmanianleaders.org.au

 

Program Partners

I-LEAD Women in Industry is supported by: