Emerging Aboriginal Leader Scholarship
The Emerging Aboriginal Leader Scholarship acknowledges and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander public sector employees by offering a professional development program to a high performing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who demonstrates significant leadership potential and dedication to the public sector. The award supports broad career pathways in the public sector for First Nations employees and is targeted at those with 7 years’ or less career experience. The scholarship consists of a 12-month professional development package tailored to the needs of the award recipient.
Eligibility Criteria
Nominees must:
Be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
Have at least 12 months paid employment experience in the public sector.
Self-nominations and nominations by individuals and organisations are welcome, and more than one scholarship may be awarded at the discretion of the judging panel.
Scholarship Criteria
Nominees should demonstrate the following:
- History of involvement in professional and Aboriginal community activities
- Demonstrated impact/evidence of positive change as a result of participation in other leadership activities
- Personal and professional qualities demonstrating a willingness and potential to further strengthen leadership skills and experience and take full advantage of the professional development opportunities offered by the scholarship.
LEADERSHIP IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR AWARDS 2022
Emerging Aboriginal Leader Scholarship 2022
Jared Poland
Senior Policy Officer, Traditional Owner Policy and Programs, Traditional Owner Relationships and Heritage, Department of Premier and Cabinet
Award Partner
This scholarship is proudly partnered by the Koorie Outcomes Division at the Department of Education.