Empowering women and strengthening leadership across the civil industry

Civil Contractors Federation Victoria is partnering with Lysander, a leading Australian consultancy in leadership development and organisational transformation, to launch a series of leadership development programs designed to empower individuals and support business growth across the civil industry, regardless of organisation size.

Through this collaboration, CCF Victoria and Lysander will deliver the Women in Construction Leadership Program, designed for emerging leaders, and a dedicated Executive Program for Women, aimed at senior women executives. Later this year, the partnership will also introduce the Frontline Leader Program, supporting leadership development for businesses of all sizes.

Empowering Leaders and Driving Growth Across the Industry
This partnership is focused on developing leadership skills at all levels of the civil industry, from individuals starting their leadership journey to those in executive positions. The goal is to foster both personal and organisational growth, ensuring that businesses, regardless of size, have access to the leadership development they need.

“Through our partnership with CCF Victoria, we are empowering leaders at all levels in the civil industry, equipping them with the skills they need to succeed,” said Kerrie Adaway, CEO of Lysander. “This initiative is not only about empowering individuals but also ensuring that businesses can thrive with strong leadership.”

In addition to focusing on leadership for women, this partnership extends to leadership development programs designed to help smaller civil enterprises grow, such as the Frontline Leader Program, which will be introduced later in the year.

CCF Victoria CEO Lisa Kinross said the aim was to make leadership development accessible to all businesses, regardless of size.

“Our partnership with Lysander ensures that organisations of all sizes can develop the leadership needed to drive growth and success,” said Ms Kinross.

Driving Gender Diversity and Business Growth
The Women in Construction Leadership Program and the Executive Program for Women are central to the partnership’s mission to promote gender diversity in leadership roles. These programs aim to empower women in traditionally male-dominated fields, providing pathways to leadership roles that will shape the future of the civil industry.

In parallel, programs like the Frontline Leader Program focus on developing leadership within businesses of all sizes, helping leaders improve performance and support sustainable business growth. This holistic approach ensures that the civil industry is equipped with the leadership skills needed for long-term success.

About Lysander
Lysander is a renowned consultancy specialising in leadership development, organisational culture transformation, team cohesion, and engagement. Through its range of tailored leadership programs, Lysander helps organisations of all sizes achieve high-performance outcomes and drive meaningful change.

About CCF Victoria
The Civil Contractors Federation Victoria (CCF Victoria) is the peak body representing civil construction companies in Victoria. CCF Victoria is committed to strengthening the civil construction industry by providing advocacy, training, and leadership development opportunities that benefit businesses of all sizes.

Find out more: https://www.ccfvic.com.au/women-in-construction-program/

For media enquiries, contact:
SIMON MOSSMAN
Executive Manager Policy & Communications | Civil Contractors Federation Victoria (CCF Victoria)
M | +61 451 660 980
E | smossman@ccfvic.com.au

YUEN KIN SENG (KIN)
Growth Marketing Manager | Lysander
M | +61 433 302 829
E | yuenkinseng@lysander.com.au

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