Leadership Programs

The Peter Cullen Trust’s flagship Leadership Programs are at the heart of what we do.  These tailored, experiential and transformative experiences set the standard for leadership in our sector. 

First offered in 2010, the PCT Leadership Programs continue to foster courageous leadership to drive sustainable and equitable management of Australia’s waterways and natural environments.

Graduates from our flagship Leadership Program join our Fellows Network of supportive and influential peers and access ongoing professional development, mentoring and engagement activities.

Initially offered as the Science to Policy Leadership Program, a second program, the Women in Water Leadership Program, was added in 2016. 

From 2023, the Trust consolidated all Leadership Programs under the single banner of Peter Cullen Trust Leadership Program, ensuring consistency of content and experience across all delivery platforms. 

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WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS SAID

“Joining the Peter Cullen Trust Leadership Program was my way of affirming that empathetic, collaborative and considered leadership is not only valid, it’s powerful. The Program gave me the confidence to trust my style, to recognise that I am a leader, and to lean into authenticity rather than the aggressive models we’re so often shown.

Most importantly, it connected me to a network that inspires me to keep growing, stay courageous, and expand the impact I can have across the water sector. With the PCT beside me, I know I’m not doing this alone, we are a collective force.”


Kylie Collins, Fellow 2022, A/Senior Manager, Asset Management, Power and Water Corporation