Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

Leaders at EAIT

Welcome to Leaders at EAIT, the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology’s leadership and mentoring program. This program is designed to enhance and develop your personal and professional skills that will build your employability. 

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
  • Two-day 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 will begin in Semester 2, 2025.
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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 September (date TBC). The table below is a suggested completion timeline only.

Date

Activity

Description

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 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.

September 2025
(mid-semester break)

Hard deadline for completion of all modules

Participants who have completed the modules will be sent the link for the online leadership panel

Virtual Industry Panel: September 2025
(Week 9)

Online leadership panel event (2 hours) and reflection

A panel of industry leaders from either Architecture, Engineering or Information Technology community will provide insight into their leadership experiences in their professional and personal lives.

24, 25 & 26 November 2025
(after exams)

Leadership Pathway Program Conference

This 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 Travel Grant

You can apply for the Leaders at EAIT Travel Grant, exclusive to our Student Leaders!

Enrolment status

Current UQ student, Student Leader

Grant value

$1000

Student type

Any

Grant duration

1 year

Study level

Any

Number awarded

Variable

Study area

Any

Applications open

3 March 2025

Scholarship focus

Merit

Applications close

27 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

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If you're shortlisted, we may contact you to arrange an interview. We will also email you the outcome of your application.

EAIT Leadership Award

Involvement in activities can count towards the EAIT Leadership Award.
To attain the EAIT Leadership Award, students will:

  • Complete at least 50 hours of EAIT Leadership activities and record these through the Employability Award or own record. This should primarily be centred around support with faculty events like Orientation, Week 1 activities, EAIT Employability activities, etc. Students can opt to include activities outside of the faculty and within the community to make up additional hours, as long as the activities relate and portray how students are developing their leadership skills.
  • Complete the 'Innovation and Change management' leadership module.
  • Apply to recieve the EAIT Leadership Award before the commencement of Semester 2.
  • Present a short talk about their experiences at the EAIT Leadership Award event (TBD).

The EAIT Leadership Award is a 'Career enhancement' supplementary activity for the Employability Award.

For more information or if you have any questions, please email us at leaders.eait@uq.edu.au.