Amplifying Women's Promotion Success Program: Crafting a Compelling Story
The Amplifying Women’s Promotion Success program is a gender equity initiative aligned with the commitments of Athena Swan and the objectives of the University’s Gender Equality Action Plan. It aims to support women’s academic success through practical skill-building, with a strong emphasis on writing skills and the use of persuasive language.
Participants will learn how to articulate their achievements and vision with clarity and impact, and gain tips and strategies for developing a compelling narrative that strengthens their case for promotion.
Program Focus
This two-day program is intentionally aligned with the academic promotion timeline and focuses on two sections of a promotion application:
- Executive Summary of Achievements to Date; and
- Three-year vision
While attending both workshops is recommended to maximise benefits, registrations are accepted for each session individually. The program also fosters valuable peer connections and provides a safe, supportive space for shared learning.
Workshop Details
This two part program is intentionally aligned to the academic promotion timeline to support future candidates by equipping them with tips and strategies for developing a successful application.
Workshop 1: Key principles for writing your Executive Summary and Vision statements
Target group: Academic women who are considering applying for promotion to levels C, D or E in 2025.
Date: Friday 8 August 2025
Time: 12pm - 3pm AEST, (10.00am - 1.00pm MYT)
Format: Hybrid (Clayton campus and Zoom)
Register here
Workshop 2: Writing retreat - Improving your draft Executive Summary and Vision statements
Target group: Academic women who are applying for promotion to levels C, D or E in 2025.
Note: Places in this writing workshop are limited. Program organisers will be in touch with staff who register in August with further details and guidance.
Date: Thursday 4 September 2025
Time: 12pm - 3.30pm
Format: in-person only (Clayton campus)
Register here
What past participants said
“I have been at Monash for over 20 years and this is the best session on advancing women in academia I have
ever attended. Congratulations on not only the information provided at the session but especially the positive
energy and 'you can do it' attitude to breaking the glass ceiling.”
“Interacting with other participants was incredibly helpful.”
“This was one of the best sessions I’ve attended, thank you for organising this.“
“The workshop was highly valuable and the environment was so supportive and productive.”
Further information
Staff Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Monash HR
Email: gender-equity@monash.edu
Phone: Anthea Jensen +61 3 990 29915
Web: monash.edu/gender-equity/programs