National Office
Roads Australia
477 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia

Forgot Password? Reset here

Having trouble? Contact Us

By logging in, you accept our Security and Privacy Statement

Leadership Programs

RA Fellowship Program

2026 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The Roads Australia Fellowship Program is a prestigious program designed to develop the next generation of leaders in the Australian transport and infrastructure sector.
The program offers a unique opportunity for a select group of future leaders to enhance their skills, knowledge, and professional networks through a structured series of activities and mentoring by industry leaders.

Participation in the Fellowship Program is merit-based and applicants are required to provide a letter of recommendation from their sponsoring RA member organisation.

MEET OUR 2026 FELLOWS

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

How it works

How it works

  • The Fellowship Program is a national mentoring program that pairs industry leaders (Mentors) with managers of 8 to 15 years’ experience who exhibit strong leadership potential (Fellows)
  • Each Fellow is matched with a Mentor in their home state
  • Participants meet frequently over the course of the year, with Mentors providing one-on-one career counselling and leadership development
  • Fellowship opportunities are exclusive to staff employed by member organisations of RA
  • The Fellowship Program is not an academic fellowship

Gender diversity

RA recognises the need for gender equality across the industry.  Gender diversity will be reflected in the selection process.

Who is involved?

  • The Program enjoys the support of some of the most respected leaders in our industry.
  • It is chaired by Verity Turner, Transurban Environment and Planning Director and she is supported by the Future Leaders Committee.
  • Confirmed mentors include current and former chief executives of road agencies and major private sector infrastructure companies and senior government leaders.

The Program – minimum commitment

  • The Program runs for 12 months with a new Fellows intake each November.
  • Successful applicants commence the Program with a two-day induction workshop and annual fellows dinner.
  • On-going monthly (1-2 hour) mentoring sessions.
  • A two-day mid-year workshop includes a site visit and the announcement of the Group Policy Project.
  • Project presentations and fellows annual end of year dinner.

Investment & Application Process

Investment

There is a $8,797.50 (+ GST) registration fee for each participating Fellow.

This includes:

  • All interstate accommodation with the welcome and induction two-day workshop, including annual fellows dinner
  • All interstate accommodation associated with two-day mid-year workshop
  • All interstate accommodation associated with one-day end-of-year workshop including annual fellows dinner
  • Major project site visit during mid-year workshop (access permitting)
  • One-on-one mentoring sessions – around one hour per month
  • Complimentary webinars with guest speakers on key industry topics
  • Multi-state events – An event hosted in the Fellow’s home state open to all Fellows, past and present
  • Complimentary registration at RA Emerging Leaders events in home state
  • Complimentary registration at RA Industry Lunches in home state featuring high profile guest speakers
  • Complimentary registration at RA Annual Lunch, in home state – an end-of-year event featuring a high profile guest speaker
  • NB: for successful applicants, their organisation will be responsible for organising their own interstate travel. RA will be responsible for accommodation.

How to apply

  • Candidates submit an application with the endorsement of their organisation
  • Before applying, we encourage applicants and organisations to read the application guidelines
  • Submit CV and letter of recommendation with the online application
  • Applications for the 2026 intake closed 1 October 2025

Selection process

  • Candidates submit an application with the endorsement of their organisation
  • Applications are screened by RA for compliance with Program guidelines and application requirements – we may seek further information and conduct reference checking with you or your organisation
  • The RA Future Leaders Committee and RA ELT will select 50 candidates based on the strength of their application, leadership potential, geographic representation, as well as gender diversity
  • All candidates are notified
  • There is no limit to the number of candidates an organisation can nominate
Past Cohorts & Research

Recommend adding a bi-line in here about cohorts/research

2025 Fellows2025 Projects

2024 Projects

EVENTS AWARDS