Applications for the 2024 NSW Government HR Mentoring Program closed on Tuesday, 23 April.
This is a structured 6-month program that uplifts the strategic capability of sector HR professionals.
The program pairs HR professionals seeking guidance and support with more experienced HR leaders who are willing to commit time and energy to the professional development of future HR Leaders. Pairs will be matched based on HR capability development needs and mentor expertise.
Benefits of participating
You will expand your public sector network and increase your awareness of the HR programs, initiatives and practices in other agencies and departments.
As a mentee, you will get to:
- consider and define your career pathway
- identify capability strengths and gaps and personalise your HR capability development in your chosen area/s
- receive support and guidance to achieve your learning and career development objectives
- build your network across the sector
- learn from and share information across agencies.
As a mentor, you will get to:
- gain a wider understanding of opportunities and challenges experienced across the HR profession
- further develop your mentoring, coaching and facilitation skills
- contribute to the development of the HR profession.
Who can apply?
To apply as a mentee, you must be:
- currently working as an NSW Government HR professional in a non-executive role up to clerk grade 11/12 (or equivalent)
- be interested in developing your HR capabilities
- be willing and able to commit time and energy to the program and actively participating in monthly mentoring discussions.
To apply as a mentor, you must be:
- currently working as a NSW Government HR professional in roles at Grade 9/10 to Senior Executive (or equivalent)
- willing to commit time and energy to support the development of a more junior HR professional.
There is no cost to participants or agencies, the program is funded by the PSC.
Program timeline and activity
Timeline
Activity | Date |
|---|---|
Applications open | Thursday 21 March 2024 |
Applications close | Tuesday 23 April 2024 |
HR Agency Lead Endorsement due by | Wednesday 08 May 2024 |
Successful applicants contacted | Wednesday 15 May 2024 |
Program launch – opening workshop | Tuesday 28 May 2024 |
Optional: Lunch & Learn Information Session | (Mentor) Wednesday 29 May 2024 |
Optional: Lunch & Learn Information Session | (Mentee) Wednesday 29 May 2024 |
X2 Workshops | Jun / Sep 2024 (Dates TBC) |
Program close event | Wednesday 27 November 2024 |
Activities
Activity | Time required |
|---|---|
Meeting preparation | Approx. 45 minutes for each mentoring session |
Mentoring sessions | Approx. 60 minutes per session |
Events and workshops | Up to 5 hours in total |
Program surveys | Approximately 1 hour total |
All participants will receive a mentoring toolkit, including suggested session plans, a resource list for each of the suggested session topics and a mentoring journal to help embed all learning.
Application and selection process
Successful applicants will be notified by Wednesday 8 May 2024.
Pairs will be matched based on chosen HR capability development areas and mentor expertise. All applications will be shared with the respective HR Director for endorsement prior to being considered for matching.
Places are limited (80 mentees and 80 mentors) and will be allocated equitably across the sector.
Apply for the HR mentoring program
Access and complete the following online application form to apply for the HR mentoring program.
Contact us
For enquiries about the mentoring program, contact the PSC Capability Design team by completing our contact form.
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