Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) Australian Agribusiness Leadership Program
AgriFutures Australia is committed to supporting the people who are driving, and will drive, the future prosperity of Australian rural industries and communities. We do this by investing in leadership, capacity and skills development programs for our stakeholders.
The Australian Rural Leadership Foundation is a for-purpose organisation that’s been making strides in rural, regional and remote communities across Australia through the development of courageous and authentic leadership. AgriFutures is offering stakeholders the opportunity to participate in the ARLF Australian Agribusiness Leadership Program with all course fees covered.
About the Australian Agribusiness Leadership Program
Designed for: Agribusiness professionals. Course commencement date: TBC Duration: Two sessions of 11 days each Location: Delivered face-to-face in a residential program setting (2 different locations TBC)
The Australian Agribusiness Leadership Program (AALP) is creating a thriving agribusiness industry, starting with the great leadership. The AALP is delivered face-to-face for 11 days over 2 sessions, plus travel to and from the program locations.
You will learn to:
Become an adaptive leader in your field
Look for solutions beyond your organisation
Get ready to advocate for change
Take action for the good of the future
Be aware and ready to modify behaviours
Gain authenticity and act beyond self.
In addition to the formal course outline, participants will have access to a diverse, national alumni network of over 2,500 rural, regional and remote leaders.
To be eligible for an AgriFutures-supported position, you must be one of the following:
An engaged member of — and intending to remain involved in — one of the following Australian industries:
Chicken meat
Export fodder
Thoroughbred horses
Honey bee & pollination
Rice
Pasture seeds
Ginger
Tea tree oil
Kangaroo
Buffalo
Goat fibre
Deer
An engaged member of — and intending to remain involved in —an emerging Australian agricultural industry (e.g. coffee, hazelnut, industrial hemp, insects, crocodile, seaweed/algae, sesame, truffle, or other up-and-coming rural industries).
Essential Requirements
Two industry participants will be sponsored by AgriFutures Australia to attend the program (valued at ~$15,000 per position). The position is not transferable. Participants are required to complete the course assessment and provide evidence of completion to AgriFutures.
You’ll need to be able to commit to interstate travel for the program. These dates are not flexible. The ARLF recommends you speak with your family and your employer before you apply. They need to understand exactly the commitment you’re making and be supportive of the time you’ll be investing.
Application Information
Before you apply
The course fees are fully sponsored by AgriFutures Australia. Eligible AgriFutures stakeholders (outlined above) are encouraged to apply with applications to be assessed and selected by AgriFutures Capacity Building staff. Applicants are required to respond to a number of selection criteria and provide evidence of their engagement in their specified category.
How to apply
Applications for 2026 are currently closed. Applications for 2027 will open in mid-2026.
Contact
Enquiries about AgriFutures-supported positions
For questions about eligibility, funding support, or the AgriFutures application process, please contact:
Sarah Hope
Manager, Capacity Building
Emily Jones
Coordinator, Capacity Building
Information about the AALP program
For program details, structure, and delivery of the program, visit the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation’s website:
