What to expect from the program?

The 2023-24 Women in Hire & Access mentoring program will focus on building confidence and cater for the individual needs of each participant. The program will run over 8 months and consist of 5 face to face workshops plus a Zoom pre-program information session. The information session must be attended by all Mentors, Mentees and the Mentee’s direct manager is also invited. All Mentees will be expected to attend face to face sessions in either Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. Sessions in other states will depend on applications numbers in these states. Each session will run for approximately 4 hours and you will be encouraged to catch up with your Mentor either before of after these workshops. Participants will be invited to attend networking events with the Young Professionals Network as well as attend additional Webinar sessions.

Once accepted into the program, you will be given a link to complete your Everything DiSC profile. The results of this profile will be used to match you with your Mentor. Once matched, you will be given the information to connect with your Mentor.

Successful applicants will be notified in July and matched to a Mentor who is a leader in our industry. This Mentor will be there to share their industry-specific knowledge, experience and skills, provide guidance and support and help you achieve your goals.

It is important to remember that it will be up to you, the Mentee, to lead the Mentor relationship and initiate contact.
The final module, Networking for Success, is combined with the Young Professionals Network and will take place at HIRE24.

Why Apply?

The Women in Hire & Access Mentoring Program provides an opportunity to develop new skills and expertise. By gaining access to independent and objective perspectives of industry leaders, you’ll build your confidence in dealing with colleagues, managers and others in the industry, improve your networking and communication skills, learn how to set goals, develop your resilience and speak the language of the business.
It’s an investment in your future and the future of our industry.

Additional Information

Our program operates thanks to volunteers who share their time and experience. For this reason, the HRIA expects a high level of commitment from mentees throughout the program. 
We will be awarding a Women in Hire & Access Growth award at Networking for Success based on milestones achieved throughout the program. A story will also be included in the Hire and Rental News Magazine. (Please note, this award is not part of the Hire Industry Excellence Awards.)
The cost for the 2023-24 program is $550 (inclusive of GST) per mentee. This cost includes Everything DiSC profiling (valued at $250 + gst), a complimentary 2-day Delegate registration for HIRE24 (valued at $550+), workshops, networking events and mentoring.
Depending on interest, we are planning on offering an online version for the course for participants in Western Australia, South Australia and other regional areas. Please indicate on the form below if you are located in these areas.
If you are interested in joining our development program, please complete the application below. 
For more information please contact Laura Connarty-Duncan, HRIA Operations Manager / Program Champion, via email – laura@hria.com.au

  • PERSONAL DETAILS

  • ABOUT YOU

  • The program is designed to help you develop personal and professional skills. Thinking about your career goals, list the top three skills or competencies you would like to develop or strengthen during the program.

  • MATCHING WITH YOUR MENTOR

  • Please list the top 2 characteristics or areas of expertise important for you in a mentor:
  • Given that mentoring is a two-way relationship, describe a couple of your areas of skill/expertise/strength that you believe could benefit your mentor:
  • Please list any potential conflicts of interest with other businesses.
  • Our program operates thanks to volunteers who share their time and experience. For this reason, the HRIA expects a high level of commitment from mentees throughout the program.