SYNC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Expressions of interest close midnight AEST on Tuesday 2 June
Decisions advised early July 2015
2015 Sync Leadership Program Call for Expressions of Interest
The Australia Council is inviting expressions of interest from Australian cultural leaders and
influencers with disability to participate in a leadership development program.
Need help with your expression of interest? Contact a Grants Officer now <link to contact us
page>
The Opportunity
Sync is a training program that focuses on the interplay between leadership and disability. It
provides fresh perspectives and also challenges deep-seated thinking about leadership and
disability. Designed to be radically different to any other training program for people with
disability, it takes its inspiration and name from syncopation – the emphasis on the unemphasised beat.
The Sync Leadership Program will be presented by UK-based co-founders Jo Verrent, artist,
Senior Producer with Unlimited (www.weareunlimited.org.uk) and consultant with disability,
and Sarah Pickthall, consultant, coach, community producer and diversity engineer.
The Program
Sync residency dates: 12-16 October 2015
Location: Adelaide, venue tbc
Sync leadership is a program for up to 10 people with disability. The program pairs
leadership learning and one-to-one coaching:
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The participants will be given access to face-to-face leadership training over five full
days from 12-16 October 2015.
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Following the residential component each participant will be offered a limited number
of personal coaching sessions between November 2015 and March 2016 with Sarah
Pickthall.
Support
If you are successful in your expression of interest, the costs of the program will be covered
by the Australia Council including course materials, travel, and accommodation. Costs
associated with any access requirements relating to a successful applicant’s participation in
this program will also be supported. The final format of the course will be determined once
attendees access needs are known to ensure it is accessible.
Eligibility
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You must be an arts leader who identifies as a person with disability
You must have been an arts leader for a minimum of three years
You must be an Australian citizen or permanent Australian resident
You have not participated in the Sync program previously
Selection Process
Expressions of interest will be shortlisted and considered by a range of industry experts
including course leader Jo Verrent. The industry experts will ensure a diverse group of
participants is selected and that the process is inclusive, respectful and equitable.
Expressions of interest will be considered against the following selection criteria:
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Demonstrated leadership potential
Commitment to the arts sector
Benefits of the training to extend the applicant's leadership career (long and short
term benefits)
Expression of Interest Form
Apply for the 2015 Sync Leadership Program here <link to online system>
The questions we will ask are:
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What do you want to get out of the program both personally and professionally?
How would this opportunity benefit your career development and the wider arts
sector?
How do you assess your own leadership and innovation potential?
Please note:
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As there is no funding attached to this expression of interest, you will need to specify
$0 in the 'Grant amount' field in the online application.
To access this form in our online system, you must navigate to the Expressions of
Interest section (not Grant Applications) found in the ‘Grants & Grant Reporting’
menu.
Support Material
Please submit the following support material when you apply:
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Your curriculum vitae
Two letters of support:
1. A letter of support from an acknowledged leader in your sector
2. A letter of support from your organisation’s Board Chair or a second letter from
an acknowledged leader if you do not work for an organisation or if a letter from
your Chair is not applicable.
No further support material will be accepted.
Accessible Application Options
While we prefer expressions of interest to be submitted using the Online System if possible,
you are welcome to submit yours in a format that’s accessible to you (other formats may
include Auslan, audio, video, printed, dictated and handwritten formats).
If you would like more information about submitting your expression of interest in other
formats, please contact our Grants Enquiry Team now <link to contact us page>
Hardcopy expressions of interest and support material must be post-marked on or before the
2 June 2015 closing date. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Expressions of interest submitted by email will not be accepted.
A print friendly MS Word file can be access here <link to Word version>
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