The course is aimed at leaders who want to strengthen safety, respect and wellbeing across their teams and organisations.
The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Centre at Edith Cowan University (ECU), with support from the Western Australian government's MARS Program, is offering a limited number of fully funded scholarships for the Graduate Certificate of Leadership in Mining Workplace Safety.
The Graduate Certificate is designed to develop leaders who can effectively manage psychosocial risks, support a culture of safety and respect, and drive evidence-based wellbeing and safety practices across Western Australia's mining organisations.
The course consists of three consecutive units delivered in an intensive block. It is offered flexibly online to accommodate the demanding and variable work schedules of the mining workforce, with regular opportunities for online engagement and support.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must currently be working within the Western Australian mining sector and will need to submit a course application and receive a course offer.
MARS Centre Deputy Director Associate Professor Kate Blackwood said that as part of the applicant review process, consideration would be given to the applicant's motivation for undertaking the program, their plans for applying the knowledge gained, and the steps they have taken to prepare for success.
"We're looking for applicants who are motivated to turn learning into action, leaders who want to strengthen safety, respect and wellbeing across their teams and organisations," she said.
"This program is designed to equip mining professionals with practical, evidence-based skills they can apply immediately, while balancing the realities of working in a demanding industry."
Applications for the scholarships will open on 2 February and close on 15 February, with the Graduate Certificate of Leadership in Mining Workplace Safety course to run between 9 March to 19 July.
