2023 Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program Applications

Diversity in Agriculture Program 2023

1. Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV. 2. Applicants should address the selection criteria. - Describe your interest, skills and experience in agriculture and the industries that support it? - How would you describe ‘leadership’? - Outline your leadership aspirations and the steps you have taken to date to realise these aspirations. - Describe why you are interested in being a part of the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program? - Apart from the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program, what plans do you have to progress your leadership journey? - Outline your time availability to commit to the Program, should you be successful, keeping in mind the requirement is to dedicate a minimum of 75 hours to the program. - Do you believe your gender has constrained your leadership aspirations to date? Are there any other factors that have been restrictive?* 3. The names and contact details of three (3) references are required. 4. Applications must be submitted by midnight 19 April, 2023.

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Name*
First Last
Date of birth*
Date Format: DD slash MM slash YYYY
Email*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Telephone
Mobile
Do you identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person?*
- Yes, Aboriginal
- Yes, Torres Strait Islander
- Yes, both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
- No
- I'd prefer not to say

Selection Criteria
1. Describe your interest, skills and experience in agriculture and the industries that support it?*
2. How would you describe ‘leadership’?*
3. Outline your leadership aspirations and the steps you have taken to date to realise these aspirations.*
4. Describe why you are interested in being a part of the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program?*
5. The NFF has a goal for Australian agriculture to be a $100 billion industry by 2030 – up from about $65 billion this year. Leadership will be a key part of achieving this goal. What role would you like to play agriculture’s future growth? HINT: You may like to refer to the NFF’s 2030 Roadmap at www.nff.org.au*
6. If successful, please affirm you have time availability, keeping in mind the requirement is to dedicate a minimum of 75 hours to the program between May and September.*
7. Do you believe your gender has constrained your leadership aspirations to date? Are there any other factors that have been restrictive?
Your answer to this question won’t be assessed as part of your application – we’re just interested to know!

References
Please include the name, relationship and phone number of your referee.
Referee 1
Referee 2
Referee 3

Curriculum vitae
Please upload your most-up-to-date CV.
File*
Drop files here or

About the Diversity in Agricultural Leadership Program (DiALP)

The DiALP is an initiative of the National Farmers' Federation (NFF), the peak body representing Australia's farm sector. The DiALP is supported by a number of Partners. More information is available at https://nff.org.au/programs/diversity-in-agriculture-leadership/

The DiALP mentoring opportunity is designed for aspiring female leaders with a passion for agriculture. This program will match mentors (male and female) with successful applicants (mentees). Mentors will be nominated by DiALP partners. The mentorship will run from May 2020 to October 2020. Mentees, with their mentors, will be required to identify their leadership goals and develop a strategy for achieving them or making progressing towards achieving their goals. Mentees and mentors will be required to commit to meaningful, regular communication via telephone, email or video communication such as Skype. One face-to-face meeting during the duration of the mentorship is required.

Who should apply?
Applicants must be female and over 25 years old. The DiALP program is designed for aspiring female leaders who have already made some progress on their leadership journey. This might include, but is not limited to, the completion of another leadership program, tertiary or vocational study or community involvement. Applicants need not be actively involved in agriculture to apply (whether that be on farm, in agribusiness, farm advocacy or another related field) however, this will be viewed favourably. Applicants MUST demonstrate a desire to demonstrate leadership in the agriculture industry into the future.

How will applicants be chosen?
- Applications must be submitted by 5pm eastern standard time (EST) 5 April 2021
Associated costs
The NFF will cover the approved costs of travel and associated expenses to a cap of $4500.
Consent*
I agree to share this application with members of the Selection Panel.
Members of the Selection Panel will include NFF staff, elected representatives, and representatives of Program partner organisations.

2023 Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program Applications

Diversity in Agriculture Program 2023

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Selection Criteria

References

Curriculum vitae

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