Women rising. Industries changing. Futures leading.

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 a unique 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 female 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.

Delivered across eight powerful sessions between October and November 2025, the program begins and concludes with in-person gatherings in Launceston and Hobart, complemented by six 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.

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

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.

The I-LEAD Women in Industry program focuses on two interconnected areas of leadership:

Personal Leadership

• Deepen self-awareness and uncover actionable insights into your preferred leadership style.
• Enhance foresight and strategic thinking to achieve greater results.
• 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.
• Strengthen networks and connections to lead initiatives that extend beyond your immediate sphere of influence.

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.

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.

2025 key dates

Applications

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

Sessions

• Opening: Door of Hope, Launceston (in-person)
  21-22 October, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
  Including evening meal with invited guests on 21 October
  
  
• Online 1: 28 October, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
  
  
• Online 2: 4 November, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
  
  
• Online 3: 11 November, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
  
  
• Online 4: 18 November, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
  
  
• Online 5: 25 November, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
  
  
• Online 6: 2 December, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
  
  
• Closing: The Old Woolstore, Hobart (in-person)
  9 December, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
  10 December, 9.00 am – 12.00 noon.
  Including networking event on 9 December.
  

Total commitment

• 3.5 full days delivered in-person
• 1 evening meal
• 1 networking event
• 6 live online sessions

Program commitment also involves:

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

Program fees

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

We also have a limited number of scholarships for Tasmanian Aboriginal People, or those living with a disability. Find out more about I-LEAD Scholarships.

Seeking a different leadership development opportunity? Please visit our website to see the other programs we offer.