Deadline: 17-Apr-22
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is seeking applications from aspiring female leaders for its Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program (DiALP).
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).
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.
Mentors will be nominated by DiALP partners. The mentorship will run from May 2022 to October 2022. 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.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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 favorably. Applicants MUST demonstrate a desire to demonstrate leadership in the agriculture industry into the future.
What time commitment is required?
- Applicants must, except in approved exceptions, be available to travel to Canberra for two one-day events during May 2022 and October 2022 (dates to be confirmed) and commit to dedicating a cumulative additional 75 hours to the program.
- It is also encouraged that mentors meet with their mentees at least once face-to-face at a destination determined via consultation between the mentee and mentor.
Associated costs: The NFF will cover the approved costs of travel and associated expenses to a cap of $4500.
Additional Details
- The Program is designed to increase the representation of women in the leadership ranks of Australian agriculture. The NFF has a goal to double the number of women in agriculture’s leadership ranks by 2030.
- The Program matches successful applicants with a mentor to explore leadership goals and strategies. The mentorship runs from June to October/November.
- Mentees come together for a two-day retreat in Canberra at the start of the Program and again at the completion of the Program for graduation (subject to COVID-19). Mentees meet regularly with their mentor and take part in online inspiring speakers webinars throughout the program.
For more information, visit National Farmers’ Federation.
For more information, visit https://nff.org.au/programs/diversity-in-agriculture-leadership/