Level C Academic Women Leadership Program

Level C Academic Women Leadership Program

Are you a mid-career woman academic ready to step into more strategic leadership roles? The Level C Academic Leadership Program is an online program designed to support and empower women at Level C as they navigate the next stage of their leadership journey.

Developed in response to sector needs and feedback from WATTLE alumnae and partners, the program fills a critical gap in leadership development at Level C, with a strong focus on gender equity, career progression, and collaborative leadership.

Its cross-institutional and cross-disciplinary structure provides valuable networking and peer learning opportunities, equipping participants with the skills, confidence, and connections needed to lead effectively and sustainably.

Program Objectives

• Deepen understanding of the evolving higher education landscape
• Develop and strengthen strategic academic leadership capability and professional identity
• Equip participants to lead effectively from mid-level leadership roles
• Promote sustainable academic practices and well-being
• Foster cross-institutional and cross-disciplinary knowledge exchange to broaden perspectives, build essential networks, and enhance leadership through shared insights and diverse experiences

Program content

• Four interactive modules delivered online
  • Understanding the university system
  • Shaping academic identity
  • Leading from the middle
  • Sustainable academic practice
• Insights from senior leaders, panel discussions, peer learning and cross-institutional networking

Who should apply?

• Women currently employed as Level C academics at Australian universities or research institutions
• Those seeking to deepen their leadership capability and broaden their networks

Applications are open to both WATTLE member and non-member universities.

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