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Develop your leadership and mentoring skills through the Leaders at EAIT Pathway.
This extracurricular program mixes online modules with face-to-face events to develop your leadership skills. It covers topics including what makes an effective leader, developing leadership within yourself, effectively leading others, respecting diversity, mentoring, and being mentored.
This a pathway to becoming a Student Leader within the EAIT Leaders Program. Throughout the Pathway program, you will complete:
- Three online modules (approximately ten hours)
- Online industry panel workshop, and in person Skills development workshops
- Participation in leadership action peer mentoring groups
- Three-day, two-night, overnight full catered professional development conference.
The EAIT Leadership Pathway program runs during Semester 2 only. After you complete the program, you will receive your certificate of completion and be invited into the EAIT Leaders Program the following year.
The 2025 Leaders at EAIT Pathway Program has stopped accepting Expressions of Interest.
Please check back in with this page in 2026 for the next intake!
Expressions of Interest Have Closed
Pathway Overview
To receive the Leaders at EAIT Pathway certificate of completion, you will need to complete each of the online modules by its closing date and attend the panel and conference. Conference spaces are limited, so only those who have actively engaged with the program will be invited to attend.
You can complete the online modules at your own pace provided you have completed all three by Monday the 29th of September. The table below is a suggested completion timeline only.
Date | Activity | Description |
Week 2 - | Pathway Welcome and Orientation | This event will introduce Pathwayers to the details of the program before joining the EAIT Leaders Award recipients for some food, drinks, networking and trivia. |
Week 4 - | Module 1: Leading self and others | This module looks at what makes an effective leader and how you can develop leadership within yourself. You will develop your self-awareness, ethical decision-making, humility and courage as a leader. |
Week 5 - | Industry Workshop | This fully catered workshop will be facilitated by an industry partner, designed to support a key area of leadership relevant to all EAIT students. |
Week 6 - | Module 2: Models of leadership and mentoring | In this module you will develop the competencies needed to effectively lead others, including authenticity, empowering others, accountability, empathy and stewardship. You will also learn about respecting diversity and championing inclusion. |
Week 8 - | Module 3: Peer Mentoring | In this module you’ll learn how to find a mentor and make the most of the mentoring relationship. You’ll also learn how to become an effective peer mentor. |
Mid-Semester Break - | Completion Celebration | A celebration during the mid semester break rewarding progress in the program. |
Week 11 - | Virtual Industry Panel: | A panel of industry leaders from across Architecture, Engineering and Information Technology communities will provide insights into their leadership experiences in their professional and personal lives. |
After Exams - UPDATED | Leadership Pathway Program Overnight Conference | This 2 night, 3 day, fully catered overnight conference includes interactive workshops that will expand on the ideas explored in the online modules. It will also provide opportunities to connect with Rio Tinto representatives and fellow students to share and extend your leadership development. |
Contact Us
For more information or if you have any questions, please email us at leaders.eait@uq.edu.au.
Invitations to join the EAIT Leaders Program are sent the year following your completion of The Leaders at EAIT Pathway program. The EAIT Leaders Program is a diverse community of highly-engaged undergraduate and postgraduate coursework Student Leaders aiming to develop their leadership skills, contribute to the University and improve the student experience for others.
Student Leaders do this through:
- Volunteering opportunities – events and activities in which Student Leaders participate in activities, working with employability, outreach, recruitment and orientation.
- Representation – committee participation, student voice and providing feedback.
- Personal and Professional Development – training, workshops, modules, social events and professional roles.
- Paid Opportunities (for those who have demonstrated commitment and ability): Senior Leader, Newspaper Editor, Student Experience Assistant and recommendations for other positions within the faculty.
- Recognition of service and skill – EAIT Leadership Award, an award ceremony will be held towards the end of Semester 1 of the year following the Pathway Program Graduation.
Leaders at EAIT Award
Successful applicants will be formally recognised at the Leaders at EAIT Award Ceremony, held on Wednesday 6 August 2025 (Week 2, Semester 2).
As part of receiving this award, you will:
- Receive signed certificate of leadership excellence.
- Receive a professional LinkedIn recommendation to enhance your career profile.
- Have the opportunity to briefly reflect (1–3 minutes) on your leadership experience during the event.
- Hear from guest speakers, enjoy catering and trivia, and connect with new Leaders at EAIT participants during the networking session following the ceremony.
Eligibility:
To apply, you must:
- Must be a current student enrolled in an EAIT program at The University of Queensland.
- Must have completed the Leaders at EAIT program.
- Complete a minimum of 50 hours of leadership activity.
- Hours may include all aspects of Leaders at EAIT volunteering (e.g. mentoring, event support, orientation, hackathon, and much more).
- Additional hours can come from any relevant leadership experience — including activities within the university, community, workplace, or other organizations (e.g. supervisory/managerial position, leadership initiatives / volunteering, committee roles, and much more).
- Completion of the Leaders at EAIT pathway program contributes 20 hours toward the 50-hour requirement.
- Share a brief reflection (1–3 minutes) about your leadership experience at a private and short Leadership Award Ceremony on Wednesday 6 August 2025 (Week 2).
How to Apply:
Complete the short (~3-5 minute) application form by outlining your leadership activities and responsibilities here:
Click Here to Apply for the Leaders Award Now
For more information or if you have any questions, please email us at leaders.eait@uq.edu.au.
Leaders at EAIT Travel Grant
You can apply for the Leaders at EAIT Travel Grant, exclusive to our Student Leaders!
Enrolment statusCurrent UQ student, Student Leader | Grant value$1000 |
Student typeAny | Grant duration1 year |
Study levelAny | Number awardedVariable |
Study areaAny | Applications open3 March 2025 |
Scholarship focusMerit | Applications close27 April 2025 |
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the Leaders at EAIT Travel Grant you must have:
- Completed the Leaders at EAIT Pathway
- Have not already received the Leaders at EAIT Travel Grant this calendar year
- Be enrolled in an EAIT course and studying an EAIT program
Additional Terms and Conditions
If awarded the Leaders at EAIT Travel Grant, you must submit a brief reflection on your leadership experience, accompanied by photos. This reflection may be promoted within the EAIT Faculty to showcase your journey and insights.
How to apply
Apply using the online application form.
You'll need:
- to have completed the Leaders at EAIT Pathway
- a resume
- a copy of your studies report from mySI-net
- a brief description of the activity you wish to undertake utilizing this grant
- You do not need to have full confirmation of the event or activity at the time of application, if successful, to receive the travel grant you will require confirmation
Click Here to Apply for the Leaders at EAIT Travel Grant Now
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
If you're shortlisted, we may contact you to arrange an interview. We will also email you the outcome of your application.