Selection criteria

People interested in applying for the program should:

• • Be established or aspiring leaders with at least five years’ relevant experience.

• • Have demonstrated above average achievement with clear potential for further growth.

• • Have the capacity to enter, or progress further through senior levels of management.

• • Have the potential to contribute significantly to the wider Tasmanian community.

• • Be willing and able to make the required time and energy commitment to the program.

• • Have the full support of their employer or business.

• • Be committed to engaged community involvement.

• • Be committed to becoming an active member of the Tasmanian Leaders Network

Know someone who’s ready to take their leadership to the next level? (Maybe that person is you?!) Nominate them today, and we’ll be in touch.

Program content and design

The Tasmanian Leaders Program is grounded in a research-informed design framework that develops leadership through three interlinked domains: Insight, Influence, and Impact.

Each element of the program is carefully structured to build the personal awareness, relational capacityand strategic capability required to lead effectively in complex, real-world environments.

• • Insight – Participants deepen their understanding of self, others and the systems they operate within. This is supported through tools such as personality assessments, reflective practice, experiential learning and engagement with diverse perspectives.

• • Influence – Skills to lead change and mobilise others are developed through sessions focused on adaptive leadership, strategic alignment, negotiation, communication and the ability to build and sustain effective relationships.

• • Impact – Participants apply their learning through community-based projects and session design responsibilities. The program fosters clarity of purpose and encourages action, accountability and sustained contribution to Tasmania’s future through the Tasmanian Leaders Network.

This model ensures learning is responsive to each participant’s context, grounded in real-world challenges, and focused on building future-ready skills and mindsets that last well beyond the program year.

We continually assess our programs for effectiveness. A recent report into the Tasmanian Leaders Program underlined its significant impact on participants, their organisations and the State.

Benefits

The Tasmanian Leaders Program is sharply focused on delivering lasting benefits to participants, their organisations and the wider community. It aims to

• • Deliver powerful projects creating positive change.

• • Escalate your leadership performance.

• • Immediately boost your impact as an employee.

• • Give you a life enhancing experience.

• • Expand your talents and test your weaknesses.

• • Welcome you into an influential and diverse network.

• • Tackle critical issues facing Tasmanian business and society.

• • Deliver powerful projects creating positive change.

Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve also answered some of your Frequently Asked Questions to help you make a start on your application. And don’t forget, it’s easy for you to save the form and come back to complete later!

Are you ready to unlock your leadership capacity?

Are you willing to be challenged?

Are you open to being inspired?

If yes, then the Tasmanian Leaders Program is for you. Apply now for our 2026 intake.

Want to know more? Get in touch with one of our team – we’re here to help!

If you or your employer have questions about your application or the program, get in touch with Ros Young, Program Coordinator:

e: ros.young@tasmanianleaders.org.au                        t: 0417 379 703 or 0429 950578