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2024 Leadership Program The 2024 program will again be facilitated by Professor Stephen Duns, who is an experienced executive, coach and consulting adviser. Upon completion of the Leadership Program, you will have gained enhanced self-awareness, confidence and resilience. You’ll also be able to:
The two-day opening retreat will take place at Hotel Bellinzona in Hepburn Springs, the heart of Victoria’s spa country. The two-day closing retreat will be hosted at Balgownie Estate in Victoria’s picturesque Yarra Valley. The program includes luxury accommodation and premium food and beverage packages at both locations. Registration includes transfers to and from the venues from Melbourne’s CBD.
• Lead high performing teams • Effectively coach and motivate others • Master the art of courageous conversations • Identify and work with strengths • Confidently work with complexity • Diagnose problems and influence systems
The Leadership Program is designed for emerging or aspiring leaders, newly appointed leaders, and established leaders. Ready to take the next step in your career? Visit otaus.com.au/ leadership for more information and to enrol in the 2024 program.
Student Career Webinar Series In 2023, OTA hosted a Student Career Webinar Series to support final year students commencing their OT careers. Held across April to September, the four-part webinar series provided essential advice for a smooth transition to practice, with over 700 students registering for the series. The topics covered included: • Getting the most out of your final year: Skills to kickstart a career as a final year student and information on the current employment landscape, both opportunities and challenges. • CVs, cover letters and interviews: Practical advice on writing a CV and cover letter that stand out, as well as insights into preparing for interviews and what to expect. • Choosing the right workplace for you: Valuable information from a panel of OTs on choosing where to work and what practice area to choose. • Preparing to enter the OT workforce: Experiences of transitioning from student to OT from a panel of OTs, including valuable tips and practical strategies for early career practice.
We were privileged to be joined by guest speakers Clare Jones (MediRecruit); Karina Lewis (Karina Lewis, Health Careers Consulting); OTs from a range of practice areas including Sarah Briggs, Adrian Leet, Tess Donaghy-Adsett, Jacqui Keys, Raquel Skaf, and Renee Khamis; and early careers OTs including Liana Hart, Phoebe Maguire, Vivianne To’mah, Matthew Harrison, and Callum Sinclair. As part of the series, we ran a giveaway offering a free OTA new grad membership, career coaching
sessions and OTA merchandise packs. Congratulations to the winners! We’re excited to announce OTA will be hosting the Student Career Webinar Series again in 2024. If you’re heading into your final year of study, make sure you keep your OTA student membership active (it’s free!) to be the first to know how you can register and what topics we’ll be covering. If you work with OT students at a university or supervising placements, keep an eye out for when registrations open so you can let your student network know.
Thank you to our Student Career Webinar Series Sponsors and Supporters for 2023! Sponsors
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