Leadership Program
2026 Expressions of Interest – Open now!
Program Aims
- To develop the leadership capability of people with disability in the Australian water industry.
- To link people with disability who are interested in leadership, and encourage networking and peer support.
- To support people to clarify their leadership and career goals and identify the skills and competencies they will need to achieve those goals and increase their impact.
Program Overview
This program is designed for people with disability in the Australian water industry to help build their leadership capability, and support their personal and career growth.
Key information:
- Commences in July 2026
- Includes five three-hour online sessions
- Places are limited to 12
- Only employees of WaterAble partner organisations are eligible
- Program fee of $150 per participant
- Supervisor approval is required.
Expressions of interest are open and will need to be submitted by Friday 19 June 2026.
The EoI form can be found here
Across the program participants will explore:
- Leadership identity shaped by lived experience, strengths and values
- Communication with confidence, clarity and adaptability
- Advocating for yourself and others with clarity and purpose
- Recognising ableism and leading inclusive change
- Turning leadership identity into action and impact.
WaterAble is committed to inclusion and accessibility. We welcome expressions of interest from people with disability across the water sector, and we encourage applicants to let us know about any accessibility requirements or reasonable adjustments that may support their participation.
