Tourism WA Future Leaders Program
Tourism WA, in partnership with Edith Cowan University’s Business Executive Education department, is excited to announce the Future Leaders Program for 2025.
Have you got your sights on a management role, but need targeted training to help you take that next step?
The Tourism WA Future Leaders Program is designed to bridge that gap, giving you the tools you need to succeed. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to advance into leadership roles within Western Australia’s tourism and hospitality sector.
The Future Leaders Program is supported by Tourism Western Australia and training will be facilitated by ECU’s Business Executive Education team. The Leadership Masterclass is fully subsidised by Tourism WA through the Tourism Workforce Development Program. Valued at $3000, the Masterclass covers all program delivery, material, refreshments and lunches, at no cost to successful future leader nominees.
What will you gain?
The Leadership Masterclass is delivered as 2 x two-day intensive workshops. Participants will engage in focused sessions aimed at developing critical management skills such as:
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- Effective communication strategies
- Stakeholder engagement and change management
- Setting and benchmarking KPIs
- Leadership and team building
The first two-day intensive focusses on leadership styles and how effective managers can motivate teams, individually and collectively.
The second two-day intensive builds the leader’s toolbox with skills appropriate for a range of situations, contexts, and roles within the tourism and hospitality industry.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must reside in Western Australia
- Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Must be 18 years or older
- Currently employed in a full-time role within WA’s tourism or hospitality sector
The program is designed to upskill those in the tourism and hospitality sectors to move into middle management and leadership positions. It is open for all within those sectors, however, priority will be given to applicants from tourism and hospitality industry operators.
Regional Attendance Eligibility
Participants in regional Western Australia are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to take part in the Leadership Masterclass held in Perth CBD. To support travel expenses, successful applicants may be eligible for a travel bursary of up to $500.
To qualify for financial assistance:
- Both nominee and business/organisations must be located outside the Destination Perth boundary.
- Applicants and their employer must demonstrate a genuine need for financial support to cover travel costs for attending the workshop.
Bursary applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please note, funding is limited. Please refer to the map for eligibility.
Express your interest to participate later in the year