Mentoring Program

Mentoring Program
NAWIC has joined forces with Property Council Australia (PCA) and the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) to launch a mentoring program for its members.

The program will be launched with a “Meet and Greet” session on 20th July where all mentors and mentees are given a detailed introduction to the program by a mentoring facilitator.

Mentoring pairs will have a formal program set out to help them meet and develop their individual objectives.

How do I benefit?

Potential Benefits to the Mentee

·         Development of potential and knowledge about the industry

·         Complements ongoing formal study and/or training and development activities

·         Leads to career mobility and more opportunities as a result of the mentor relationship

·         Give and receive feedback

·         Receive encouragement and support to achieve goals

·         Develop new networks

·         Develop new and/or different perspectives

·         Get assistance with ideas

·         Demonstrate strengths and explore potential

·         Develop visibility within or outside an organisation

·         Be challenged to use talents and share expertise

Potential Benefits to the Mentor

·         Obtain a greater understanding of the barriers experienced at various levels in the industry and other organisations

·         Enhance their own skills in coaching, counselling, listening and modelling

·         Develop and practise a more personal style of leadership

·         Gain additional recognition and respect

·         Learn new perspectives and approaches

·         Contribute something to others in the industry

·         Extend professional networks

·         Demonstrate expertise and share knowledge

Who can be mentored?
Mentees must be female and a current paid member for 2010/11 of NAWIC, AIPM or PCA.  Any member can qualify as the occupations range from property management to architects to project managers to lawyers.  Age is not a requirement – if you are (say) 50 and want a mentor, we will try and accommodate your request.


Who can be a mentor?
Mentors can be male or female, and will be experienced and well respected in the industry.


How will the mentees be chosen?
We will try to accommodate all applications, but numbers will be limited at a certain level. If we are over the maximum number we will operate on a ‘first in first served’ basis, in conjunction with assessing the professionalism of the applicant’s submission.


Step ahead in your career now

If you are interested in enhancing your career by engaging with an experienced member of the construction industry, or if your experience and knowledge would be of benefit to others, please sign up.