Australian higher education institutions face unprecedented challenges. With domestic enrolments declining, cost-of-living pressures affecting student access, and increasing reliance on online learning impacting campus engagement, institutions need adaptive leadership and strategic vision more than ever.
By engaging closely with our Australian members and understanding your evolving needs, we bring over two decades of global experience and deep local expertise to deliver the support, development programs, and insights that enable institutions to thrive in an increasingly complex environment.
Explore our two upcoming leadership development programs below and how we can support your leadership and strategic development through our consultancy service.
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About how we can support your strategic and leadership development.
Enhancing Program Leadership
Supporting program leaders to meet the challenges of a dynamic leadership environment through the development of understanding, learning and practice within their own context.
Delivered in partnership with the Council of Australasian University Leaders in Learning and Teaching (CAULLT), this program helps program leaders manage diverse priorities without formal line management authority. Participants connect with peers and distinguished guest speakers to discuss shared challenges and develop practical solutions.
Ideal for: Program Leaders/Directors, Course Leaders/Directors, and Year/Unit Leaders.
Aurora Australia
A transformative leadership program designed specifically for women in Australian higher education.
Aurora empowers early to mid-career professional services and academic women by equipping them with the confidence, skills, and insights needed to excel in leadership roles. Led by Australian higher education experts, the program explores key themes of adaptive leadership, core leadership, politics and influence, and identity, impact, and voice across a higher education setting.
Ideal for: emerging leaders from both professional service and academic roles, who have recently taken on line management responsibility or are working towards it.
The Aurora leadership program introduced me to concepts and practices that align with effective leadership, and provided me the opportunity to practice some of these concepts in hands-on activities.”
Caitlin Moore, UWA
Leadership Consultancy Services
Expert consultancy turning complexity into opportunity. We provide tailored strategies, insights, and leadership support to guide your institution through critical transformations.
Our consultancy services include:
- Strategy development
- Cultural transformation
- Data and insights provision
- Strategic challenge solutions
- Tailored leadership training packages
We can also provide bespoke programs for delivery in-house within your institution – these can be tailored to meet your individual objectives.
Introducing some of our key associates
Ian Solomonides
External Consultant, Honorary Professor
Polly Parker
Associate Dean (Academic)
The University of Queensland
Jennifer Witheriff
Director/Co-owner of GJR Consulting
Jo Chaffer
Key Global Associate
Advance HE
More about our work
Aurora: leading through action
Project Success Story
Project Success Story
Why Choose Advance HE?
Global Expertise, Local Context
Twenty years of international experience combined with deep understanding of Australian higher education challenges and opportunities. Our work with organisations worldwide informs meaningful and effective transformation strategies specifically adapted for Australian institutions.
Proven Track Record
Thousands of satisfied participants and partner institutions worldwide, with programs specifically contextualised for the Australian market. Our understanding of unique challenges in higher education supports lasting positive change.
