• EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

    EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

    2026 Regional Leadership Development Program
  • APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Friday | 21 AUG 2026

    All information you provide will be treated as
    commercial-in-confidence and not shared beyond the selection panel.

    If you have been directed to this page without having first read the full details online, please visit the RDA Inspired Leadership 2026 page for key program dates and information.

    Please allow 20-45 minutes to complete this form.
    You can save the form throughout and come back to it later if you need. 

  • CONTACT INFORMATION

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  • 1. In which council region do you reside, work, volunteer? Or, if you are Indigenous, which regions are home Country for you? (Please select all that apply)*
  • ABOUT YOU

  • 2. Your background - this helps us to understand more about you and whether or not you may have had some barriers to participation in similar programs.
  • 3. Gender*
  • 5. Date of birth - it is important we know your age as we hope to deliver an intergenerational learning experience*
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  • EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND

  • 6. What is your current labour force status?*
  • 7. What is your highest level of educational attainment?*
  • 9. What is your current (or most recent) industry of employment?*
  • LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & ASPIRATIONS

  • 10. What are your current leadership roles? (Select all that apply)*
  • 12. What are you future leadership aspirations? (Select all that apply)*
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  • REFEREES

    Please provide the name and contact details for up to 3 personal or professional referees who can advocate for you. (Click fields below to expand)
    • Referee 1 
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    • Referee 2 
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    • Referee 3 
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  • PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

  • 21. How did you learn about the Inspired Leadership program?*
  • 22. Dietary requirements*
  • 23. If your application is successful, please note your understanding of the following requirements:*
  • 24. Do you consent to having your image captured and shared via electronic media for the purpose of reporting, communicating and promoting the RDA Inspired Leadership program and Regional Leadership Development program?*
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  • This transformative, six-month leadership program is valued at $7,000.

    Thanks to the generous funding of the Regional Leadership Development Program (RLDP), your place in Inspired Leadership is just $700 (incl. GST).

    A small number of bursaries will also be available to support eligible candidates. Please reach out if this is an option you wish to discuss. 

  • By applying to the RDA Inspired Leadership 2026 program, you are agreeing to receive marketing communications in relation to this program and other communications from Regional Development Australia, Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island and our delivery partners. You may unsubscribe at any time.

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    This initiative is funded by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions

     

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