Overview

In June 2013, Life Saving Victoria (LSV) launched the Female Leadership Network (FLN), with a mission to bring women from all facets of the organisation together to inspire and be inspired. We hoped to encourage and champion women in leadership by identifying and supporting positive women role models, empowering women through personal development and by providing them with an opportunity to network and share.

On March 3, 2022, the FLN was rebranded to the Women in Lifesaving Panel, to reflect the growth of the network and to resonate with the wider lifesaving membership.

The Women in Lifesaving Panel aims to provide women including both staff and volunteer members, the opportunity to build capacity. Ten years in, the Women in Lifesaving Panel continues to grow through keynote sessions, networking events, master classes, training, support of state and international scholarships and providing a range of professional development opportunities. The panel continues to expand to the broader LSV community including our Aquatic Industry, Emergency Service and Sport and Recreation industry sectors.

The recognition of our Male Champions of change within Women in Lifesaving has been an important and essential step in building awareness of gender equality and the ongoing evolution of women in leadership within lifesaving.

Objectives

to enhance the development of our female leaders and our future leaders

create an environment that encourages socialisation and positive relationships between female participants

encourage further involvement and opportunities for females in the lifesaving movement

develop leadership skills through a variety of activities, keynote speakers and networking events

provide the opportunity to develop new networks within lifesaving

provide the opportunity to develop broader professional networks that extend beyond lifesaving and into professional industries and everyday life

partner with other areas of lifesaving to encourage collaboration across all areas of the movement

provide mentoring opportunities to female leaders within lifesaving

Upcoming Sessions

Building personal brand, a network of advocates and your own board of directors.

About our panel

Hannah Tzimokas – 2020 Victorian Lifeguard of the Year
Hannah has been an active member of Woolamai Beach SLSC for 11 years, and currently sits on their board of directors under the profile of Leadership Development. Hannah has worked as a Beach and Events Lifeguard since 2015 and in 2018 she took on the role of Chief Lifeguard of the Bass Area. Hannah is the current Victorian Lifeguard of the Year.

Hannah was a Building Leaders Scholar in 2018 where she helped deliver IRB driver training and helped refine local leaders and instructors’ delivery of vital beach management skills and advanced aquatic rescue techniques. In 2019 Hannah returned as a mentor where she worked to assist the scholars to reach their personal development goals and training outcomes.

Hannah is passionate about female development and currently runs a female development group at Woolamai Beach SLSC. Hannah and aims to encourage upcoming females in lifesaving through mentorship, guidance and support.

Nancy Joseph – Chair of SLSA’s Development Advisory Committee
Nancy is a long-standing member of the lifesaving movement, with her service to lifesaving spanned many years at club, state and national level. Her involvement at Fairhaven SLSC has included positions of Chief Instructor, Club Captain, Vice President and Secretary.

Nancy was previously a non-executive director on the board of Life Saving Victoria. In this role, she was influential in developing and implementing leadership development programs, including the Building Leaders Scholarship and Female Leadership Network. In 2011 Nancy was awarded the Graeme Long Memorial Medal – Victorian Volunteer of the Year and the DHL Australian Volunteer of the Year for her volunteer contributions to SLS. In 2017, Nancy was awarded Life Membership of Life Saving Victoria and in 2019 awarded Life Membership of Surf Life Saving Australia.

Nancy is currently the Chair of SLSA’s Development Advisory Committee and Club of the Year selection panel. Nancy is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experiences to impart and empower others to achieve their dreams.

Rachel Engelhardt – Member Engagement and Health Club Team Leader, Glen Eira Leisure.
Rachel is an energetic and results driven leader with a passion for people and creating an inclusive culture. Mentoring emerging leaders and igniting their potential, is the source of her energy.

Working in a variety of roles across the Sports and Leisure industry and public sector for a decade has provided Rachel with experience, learnings and opportunities to identify what makes individuals tick. She loves identifying the best ways to motivate and assist individuals in the areas of leadership, wellbeing and innovation. Currently a Co-Mentor for Glen Eira City Council’s Local
Government Professionals Victoria Management Challenge team, after leading the 2019 team to success at the state-wide challenge.

Rachel’s humanistic nature will provide you the opportunity to ask questions about the Aquatic and Leisure industry and your individual leadership style.
Above all, Rachel is passionate about creating meaningful connections to lead others on their professional and personal journey.

Session Registration
LSV Members – $20

Non- Members – $25

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To register for the Female Leadership Network please visit:
https://lifesavingvictoria.wufoo.com/forms/lsv-female-leadership-network-registration/

For further information regarding the Female Leadership Network contact Membership and Leadership development on 03 9676 6945 or email fln@lsv.com.au

Opportunities

The Female Leadership Network Panel is seeking a Marketing and Communications Officer.

To view the position description click here

To express your interest please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@lsv.com.au