A renowned industry mentoring program that matches Australasian resources professionals — elevating careers through learning and professional development.
About the Mentoring Program
A mentor provides advice and guidance to their mentee to help them grow, learn, and develop professionally. A mentee’s aim is to gain knowledge through conversations, feedback and instruction. Joining the AusIMM program, a mentee can accelerate their learning and development to reach their full potential and have more control over the direction of their career.
Participate in AusIMM's 2024 Mentoring Program
Access a life-changing opportunity to elevate your career
Want to Join the Program?
Mentor
Do you think you can make a difference to someone else’s career? People who make the best mentors are often the ones who say they want to learn – about themselves and about their mentee. A great mentor has the following skills and attributes:
Leadership Skills: Mentoring has so many benefits for the mentor, as well as the mentee, including improving their own communication, leadership skills and increased fulfilment.
Reflection: Mentors can reflect on their own career journey and experience. Mentoring a younger mentee can keep them connected with emerging trends and organisational cultural shifts.
Giving Back: An opportunity to give back to the resources industry and share your experience and knowledge to nurture the next generation of mining leaders.
Sharing: Provide support and encouragement to a mentee sharing fresh perspectives and new ideas. Be a sounding board to listen and advise your mentee.
Mentee
Finding a mentor is a great step in the right direction to gaining exposure and skills from someone more experienced than you. You want to see growth and success for all your good work and so to guarantee that you get the most out of mentoring, certain qualities will help you make the most of it: What does a great mentee look like?
Openness: A successful mentee approaches their mentor relationship with an open mind. They come ready to learn and grow, taking full advantage of what their mentor has to offer.
Motivated: Mentees are motivated to be purposeful about what they want to achieve and clear that they want to make the most of this opportunity. Mentees should be ‘present’ in the relationship and that they keep up the drive, the organisation and focus.
Respect: Successful mentees respect their mentor’s expertise. This means listening, being willing to take advice, and implementing changes when necessary. Mentees are professional and know that their mentor’s time is voluntary.
Self-Awareness: To maximize your mentorship, mentees take personal responsibility for their actions and recognise areas where improvement is possible. Being exposed to different ways of thinking allows them to make the best use of the advice given by their mentor.
Participant feedback
95% reported that they "have a good rapport with their mentoring partner”
86% of mentees are "ahead of schedule in achieving their goals in their relationship”
95% agreed that they are "glad that they participated in the program"
Participation criteria
Graduate Mentee
Designed to support Graduates as they transition into the mining industry or who want to kick-start their career.
Criteria:
- Currently working in the resources industry as a Graduate
- Have 3 years or less experience
- Mentees must formally reside in Australasia
- Pay the mentee fee (see mentee pricing)
- Must attend program webinars and complete the training provided.
Pathfinder Mentee
Designed to support resources professionals who have a strong interest in developing their career.
Criteria:
- Currently working in the resources industry
- Have more than 3 years’ experience
- Mentees must formally reside in Australasia
- Pay the mentee fee (see mentee pricing)
- Must attend program webinars and complete the training provided.
Mentors
For people with a desire to support career growth for the next generation of mining professionals.
Criteria:
- Currently working in the resources industry or recently retired
- Have worked more than 10 years in the resources sector
- Mentors must formally reside in Australasia
- Must attend program webinars and complete the training provided.
Key information and FAQs
Mentee pricing
- Member: $1,000 (exc GST)
- Non-member: $1,500 (exc GST)
Not already an AusIMM member? Click here to join now.
Mentor pricing
No cost. Mentor involvement in the program is a voluntary commitment.
Program dates
- 6 December 2023: Mentor and mentee registrations open
- 27 February 2024: Mentor and mentee registrations close
- 19 March 2024: Program launches (live training webinar)
- 3 December 2024: Program concludes
More about the Program
A full understanding of the 9-month program, what it offers, and the time commitment required, is helpful to ensure participants are prepared to completely engage and benefit from mentoring.
During the program, Mentor and Mentees will receive regular communication and resources, including pre-program online training and frequent tips and advice.
Activity Time required
Mentees and Mentors are required to attend three online webinars:
3 hours in total. Includes:
- Program Launch (Mar)
- Progress Review (Aug)
- Program Close (Dec)
Preparation and time spent in mentoring conversations and follow up communication
3-4 hours per month (Mentee)*
1-2 hours per month (Mentor)
Training, reading and workshops
4 hours in total
Program surveys
30 minutes
*The benefits that a Mentee will gain from the program are directly related to the effort put in; this time estimate is the minimum you should expect to invest in reflecting, learning, preparing and completing any identified/agreed actions.
How do I connect with my mentor/mentee?
The program is delivered online, connecting resources professionals from across Australasia via a bespoke digital platform. Mentors and mentees are carefully matched, based on their experience and goals.
Program participants will be required to attend program live webinars and complete the training provided.
Mentees can your employer sponsor your position in the program?
Mentees can access our email template that will support your request to ask your employer to fund your position in the 2024 Mentoring Program. Download our template now. It's easy to use — just copy, fill in the blanks and email to your manager.
Thank you to our 2023 Partners
Partnership mentoring opportunities
Through a mentoring partnership, position your company as a champion of professional development and industry excellence and align your organisation with AusIMM as the trusted voice of the mining industry. Your commitment will enhance substantial professional opportunities and demonstrate a respect and responsibility for the future of the resources sector.
Partner with us and access fantastic opportunities to support both mentors and the mentees in their careers.