MUARC Road Safety Management Leadership Program

Unique online and masterclass experience

Road Safety Management Leadership Program

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About the Program

Unlock the future of road safety excellence and empower your organisation with our reimagined Road Safety Management Leadership Program. Designed for forward-thinking leaders committed to enhancing road safety, and reducing injury on our roads, this Program is a transformative journey towards achieving unparalleled safety outcomes.  First presented in 2012, the Program has become recognised as a critical investment for road safety organisations domestically and internationally, a strong feature of which is the integration of road safety science, management, and leadership topics.

Through our internationally distinguished team of educators, the redesigned Program draws upon best practice in adult education and innovation in course delivery methods. This includes changing to a blended learning approach, with interactive online content followed by an immersive masterclass in Melbourne. A key strength of this program is the focus on evidence-into-practice models and applied learning models, which are relevant to professional audiences today.

What's new?

  • Module 1 - Online Learning

    Participate in a pre-course learning journey that conveniently fits in with variable work commitments and introduces you to the safe system approach and its underpinning scientific evidence.

  • Module 2 - On-site Masterclass

    Engage in a 4 day in-person dynamic Masterclass in Melbourne that will deliver interactive workshops, case studies, field trips and real-world scenarios, ensuring practical application of skills and strategies.

  • Expert Guidance

    Learn from academics, industry-leading experts, and thought leaders who bring invaluable road safety experience and perspectives to the table.

  • Academic Excellence

    Updated with tertiary education best practices, the latest scientific evidence and industry insights, our program equips leaders with the knowledge and tools to navigate complex road safety challenges effectively.

What's covered in the Program?

The Road Safety Management Leadership Program aims to support leaders to deliver change through an online blended learning program and an immersive four-day onsite masterclass in Melbourne. By attending the Program, you are assured of an engaging, results-oriented curriculum and will gain an in-depth understanding of road safety management and leadership including the Safe System approach, its underpinning scientific evidence and technological innovations. The course guides you through topics including safe speeds, safe roads and roadsides, safe vehicles, deterrence and enforcement, road user behaviour, and leadership challenges. Focusing on how to lead in complex and dynamic systems, this course supports high level leadership in road safety through an immersive and experiential learning program for senior leaders.

Who will I meet?

Join a cohort of esteemed road safety professionals from a broad range of global organisations. Engage with leaders representing countries including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Cyprus, United Arab Emirates and the United States. This diverse international presence brings unique perspectives to the Program’s discussions of road safety and leadership challenges.

Facilitated by a team of world-leading road safety and leadership experts, the program offers invaluable mentorship opportunities and fosters enduring professional relationships, united by a collective commitment to improving road safety outcomes.

What are the benefits?

Registration in the Road Safety Management Leadership Program serves as a catalyst for professional development as a road safety leader, positioning you and your organisation at the forefront of innovation. Benefit from unparalleled access to the expansive knowledge and real-world experience of the internationally-renowned teaching team, network with professionals from diverse agencies and cultures, and walk away with a greater understanding of the personal qualities required for effective road safety management and leadership.

Why study this course in Melbourne?

Voted the ‘world’s most liveable city’ for seven consecutive years by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Melbourne is a cultural hotspot with an array of attractions. The city is renowned for its shopping, art, sport, dining and good coffee.

It is also home to the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC), a world-leading injury prevention and road safety centre. Since its inception, the Centre’s core program of research has been supported through an integrated network of Victorian government agencies responsible for public health and safety.  This model has underpinned an impressive, co-ordinated and long-term history of advances in policy and programming and is unique to MUARC; there are no other comparable safety research partnerships anywhere in the world.

MUARC has developed its academic expertise for more than three decades and earned a reputation for being one of the most respected injury prevention institutes of its kind in the world.  The Centre has a strong reputation for undertaking high quality research, applying a multi-disciplinary, systems-based research framework across all injury domains in the transport, workplace, and community sectors.

How is the Program delivered?

  • Module 1

    Online Learning Journey: A pre-course learning journey which is conducted fully online

  • Module 2

    Onsite Masterclass: A four-day in-person Masterclass at the Monash Conference Centre, 10-13 August 2026

  • Location

    Monash Conference Centre - Level 7, 30 Collins St Melbourne

  • Course fee

    $7,900 excl GST

Digital Badge

Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a digital badge from Monash University — an institution consistently ranked among the world’s top 100, renowned for its innovative teaching, research, and learning experiences.  We think this achievement is worth sharing with the world.
How does a Monash digital credential work?
Upon completing the program, you'll receive a digital credential via email. Share it easily with your network by posting it directly to your LinkedIn profile or any social media platform using a unique URL. Your badge serves as a web-friendly version of your credential, allowing employers and connections to view the full details of your achievement with a simple click.

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Event Contact

General Enquiries
Email: MUARC-Academy@monash.edu
Phone: +61 3 9905 4371