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Learning and Development Sessions

Learning and Development Sessions

Wednesday 22 July 2026 at 6:30pm
(UTC+10) Australia/Sydney
Multiple Dates

Each workshop provides real-world takeaways that you can apply immediately, whether you’re navigating change, pursuing new opportunities, or wanting to enhance your wellbeing and confidence.

22 JULY – Topic 3: Leadership Development *This topic may be best suited to serving members (or recently retired) who are transitioning to civilian employment*

16 SEPTEMBER – Topic 4: Sustaining Motivation and Momentum

Places for topic sessions are limited.

Across the program, participants will:
Strengthen resilience and self-belief
Explore leadership and personal development concepts
Gain strategies to overcome common barriers to success
Connect with like-minded veterans and family members
Build skills that support career, education, and personal goals

Sessions are led by a knowledgeable facilitator Rob Hills with lived experience and professional insight on these topics. Rob brings over 25 years of expertise in government, leadership development, and digital learning design. He began his career as a communications analyst in the Royal Australian Air Force before moving to the Australian Federal Police, where he spent 13 years as an Intelligence and Leadership Trainer. In these roles, he delivered leadership and wellbeing programs to agency members and international partners.

Since then, Rob has worked across not-for-profits, private training organisations, local government, and as an independent consultant. He has trained tens of thousands of individuals worldwide, from senior officials to emerging leaders. Rob specialises in creating blended learning solutions that strengthen capability, resilience, and performance at both individual and organisational levels.

Rob holds a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration as well as qualifications in Leadership & Management and Vocational Education & Training Design. He is a certified practitioner for HBDI®, Hogan Assessments and organisational coaching (IECL). Rob is the author of The Mindful Leadership Blueprint and the host of The Balanced Leader Podcast.

Each workshop provides real-world takeaways that you can apply immediately, whether you’re navigating change, pursuing new opportunities, or wanting to enhance your wellbeing and confidence.

These sessions are open to veterans and their family members seeking:
Personal development and motivation
Support during transition from the ADF or civilian environments
Opportunities to connect socially and professionally
Skill-building for my future

If you have questions prior to submission of your registration, please email employment@soldieron.org.au)

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