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Leadership, skills and career development

Build your skills, networks and leadership capability

Whether you're developing your skills, building your professional network or preparing for greater leadership responsibility, you can explore opportunities to support your development and contribution to Australia's grape and wine sector.

Wine Australia works with industry, research and training partners to support people at different stages of their professional and leadership development.

  • ATTRACT

    Discover opportunities in the grape and wine sector; explore opportunities that help people see a future in the sector and build the skills and confidence to take part.

  • GROW

    Build your skills and leadership capability; develop your knowledge, professional skills and leadership capability through development programs, mentoring and peer learning.

  • INCLUDE

    Support a diverse and inclusive sector; explore opportunities that support diversity, inclusion and broader participation in leadership and professional development.

  • CONNECT

    Build networks and share knowledge; connect with people, ideas and experiences through industry networks, mentoring, peer learning and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

Explore development opportunities

Opportunities supported by Wine Australia and its industry, research and training partners include:

  • leadership and professional development programs
  • mentoring and peer-learning opportunities
  • industry networking and knowledge-sharing events
  • governance and board readiness development
  • succession planning and future leadership capability
  • resources to support personal and professional growth.

Building capability also supports the adoption of research, innovation and new practices by helping people develop the knowledge, skills and connections to put them into practice.

Download a guide to people programs

Leadership pathways

Strong leadership builds capable and resilient businesses, better decision-making, innovation and collaboration, while supporting workforce development and the long-term sustainability of the Australian grape and wine sector.

Career development and networks

Through initiatives such as mentoring and Rootlings, people can connect with peers and experienced industry professionals, exchange knowledge and perspectives, build lasting networks and access opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Research & Scholarships

Member content

This content is restricted to wine exporters and levy payers.

Reports are also available for one-off purchase to non-members.

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