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Career Progression for Women Program

Building on the rich and well-established history of the Career Progression for Women (CPW) Program at UQ, we are excited to announce the refresh and re-launch of the program in 2024.

Updates have been made to re-imagine the program, with new facilitators and a refreshed structure while maintaining the program’s core purpose and objectives, which are to:  

  • assist you in developing a plan to move from being a leading academic to an academic leader 
  • increase your awareness of your leadership strengths and development needs 
  • give you a better understanding of the academic promotion process 
  • enhance your negotiation and networking skills and build a stronger network 

CPW is purpose-built for UQ’s women and non-binary academic leaders, anchored in our context and designed to support, challenge, and expand your thinking and networks.

What you will learn

The Career Progression for Women program offers a supportive framework and a collaborative learning environment to foster personal and professional growth.  

View the Program Brochure (PDF, 288.7 KB)

Through the program, you will:  

  • Understand the power of ‘I’ 
  • Articulate your impact and vision 
  • Establish new networks 
  • Strengthen your voice 

Career Progression for Women comprises of: 

  • 6 full-day face-to-face workshops delivered over approximately 9 months 
  • pre-work and post-workshop activities 
  • expert panels and presentations 
  • 360-degree feedback process 
  • readings and reflections 
  • peer coaching 
  • a formal closing event

Program Structure

The program consists of six workshop days, broken into three blocks: 

  • Block 1: Mon 4 & Tue 5 November 2024 
  • Block 2: Thurs 30 & Fri 31 January 2025 
  • Block 3: Thurs 3 & Fri 4 April 2025 

Participants are expected to attend all workshop dates.

Eligibility

This program is designed for academic women and non-binary people who are: 

There are limited places (22) available in the 2024/2025 program pilot.

Career Progression for Women is designed for people who identify or may be perceived as women in the workplace. This includes cisgender women, transgender women, and non-binary people who may be perceived as female or feminine (regardless of their gender identities) and therefore may face many of the same challenges.

Pre-EOI Information Sessions

If you are interested to learn more about the program, prior to submitting an expression of interest, you are encouraged to attend one of two optional 30-minute information sessions: 

  • Thursday 1 August 2:00PM AEST
  • Friday 9 August 12:30PM AEST

Register for your preferred information session here, and you will be sent an MS Teams invitation shortly afterwards. 

Expression of Interest Process

The Expression of Interest (EOI) for CPW 2024/25 will run from 22 July to 19 August 2024. 

The EOI form will be available here, from 22 July 2024. 

As part of the EOI process, you will need to obtain written confirmation from your Head of School that: 

  1. You are likely to apply for promotion within 1-3 years of commencing this program.
  2. They will enable you to fully participate in the program, including assisting you to make time to attend workshops and complete self-directed activities; and be available to provide feedback and discuss your progress in the program and career plans.

The Written Confirmation (PDF), which must be signed and attached to your EOI, will be available here for download (PDF, 846.8 KB), from 22 July 2024. 

We particularly encourage EOIs from applicants from diverse backgrounds aligned to UQ’s commitment to ensuring our gender equality initiatives support women and gender diverse staff from under-represented groups. 

Selection process 

Expressions of Interest will be screened for eligibility by Human Resources, and then reviewed and ranked by Faculty Executive Deans and Executive Institute Directors. Human Resources will use the priority rankings to allocate the 22 places equitably across the University.

Communication of outcomes 

All applicants will receive an email letting them know they have a place on the program, they have been waitlisted, or they have been unsuccessful in this round. Applicants will be encouraged to share the outcome with their supervisor/manager. 

Cancellation policy 

Due to program demand, any withdrawals must be made no less than 10 business days prior to workshop delivery. CPW is a highly sought after program and notice is a respectful way to ensure someone else on the waitlist might be able to take the available place.

Withdrawal made less than 10 days prior to workshop delivery, unless under extenuating circumstances, will be recorded and may impact future program eligibility.

Program Facilitators

The program is facilitated by: 

  • Associate Professor Kylie Tucker (Faculty of Medicine) - view researcher profile

  • Rebecca Hale (Organisational Culture and Capabilty, Human Resources) 

UQ senior professorial staff and organisational development experts will present specific content and provide subject matter expertise.  

Organisational Culture and Capability