Women and Leadership Mentor Program

The Aspire : Women and Leadership Mentor Program 2011

Participation in the program is open to all female academic and professional employees irrespective of classification levels, with the aim of assisting them in overcoming barriers to career progression and improving their job satisfaction.  This year, for the first time, male mentors are actively being sought to be involved in the scheme.

What will the program involve?

The purpose of the program is to assist mentees to achieve a specific objective, acquire a particular set of skills, or gain experiences that will further their career advancement. Mentees are therefore encouraged to identify a project or goals that they wish to achieve during the period of the mentor relationship. The mentor relationship is flexible and can be altered to suit the needs and expectations of the mentee and mentor. 

The program will run over six months beginning in September 2011. Mentees and Mentors are matched based on the information supplied in the application document. Informal meetings are held between the mentee and mentor, with a formal ‘introductory’ and a ‘check-in’ session organised through the Organisational Development Department.

How do I participate?

Complete the Women and Leadership Mentor Program Application Form (DOC 46kb) . This form requires you to nominate your choice of participation as a mentor or mentee (or both if you wish), and to identify the skills and experience you have to offer (as a mentor), or the skills and goals you wish to attain (as a mentee).

Applications are due to Human Resources by Friday 26 August 2011.

If you would like to find out more information, or discuss your participation, please do not hesitate to contact Rachael Millett or Angela Ryan in HR Organisational Development via email at odt@usq.edu.au.