Global Staff Mentoring

Global Staff Mentoring 2025 has concluded

Global  Staff Mentoring program 2025 message from the Vice-Chancellor

The  Global Staff Mentoring program has officially launched.

Mentees, please ensure you make contact with your mentors and schedule initial meetings.

Mentors, please free to reach out to your mentee if they have not made contact.

Wishing all participants in the staff mentoring program every success as you embark on this rewarding journey of growth and shared learning.

"I warmly encourage you to participate in what is an enriching experience that strengthens networks across our remarkable Monash community." Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Sharon Pickering.

“We’ve received excellent feedback from our Global Staff Mentoring Program in the past, with both mentors and mentees enjoying making deeper connections across Monash and learning from one another.”
Chief People Officer Anna Phillips.

The program will provide a new cohort of mentors and mentees with the opportunity to connect and build meaningful relationships within the Monash community as well as develop professional skills.

Spanning five months from June to November 2025, the program is available to eligible professional and academic staff across our Australian, and international locations including Malaysia, Indonesia, Prato, and Suzhou, as well as Monash College.

The program pairs experienced mentors with motivated mentees to share knowledge and develop skills through a guided initiative. Once matched, mentoring pairs will meet four to six times for an hour across the duration of the program, with a dedicated website and helpful resources available to support them throughout the process.

The program helps mentees:

• reflect on and build professional skills
• grow their leadership capabilities
• more effectively navigate the University; and
• enhance their potential for career progression.

For mentors, the experience enables them to

• refine their leadership and management skills,
• grow and extend their networks, and
• give back to the Monash community.

If you have any queries or comments please contact the Global Staff mentoring team .

Talent Engagement and Development
Monash HR
211 Wellington Road, Mulgrave
E: staff-mentoring@monash.edu
T: +61 3 9902 9887

Participating as a staff mentee in the Global Staff Mentoring Program is a proactive way to focus on your career progression while investing quality time on your personal and professional growth.

Matching period is now open

Mentees:
Please review the available mentors and send your requests as soon as possible. After submitting a request, be sure to monitor its status to see whether it has been accepted. If a request expires or is not accepted, you may choose to send a new request to another mentor.

Mentee eligibility

Eligibility criteria for staff mentees is as follows:

• employed at HEW 4 to 10, Academic level A to E, or PEW 3 to 7 (Prato)
• in an ongoing appointment or a fixed-term employment contract until at least November 2025,
• employed at Monash University Australia (including Monash Residential Services and Monash College) or international locations including Malaysia, Indonesia, Prato and Suzhou
• available to participate in the five-month program
• staff under formal performance management are not eligible.

Mentee requirements

Eligible mentees will be required to commit to the following:

• attending a one-hour information session for mentees prior to program commencement
• establishing initial contact with your mentor
• participating in four to six individual one-hour meetings with your mentor at agreed times and locations
• completing mid-program and end of program surveys

Note: Please be advised that additional opt-in Masterclass  sessions are available for participants

Mentee benefits

Participating mentees may experience some or all of the following benefits

• recognition of your professional abilities
• contributes to your own career progression
• demonstrates and develops your leadership and management skills
• develops your skills in coaching, modelling and listening
• increases your networks and organisational knowledge
• increases your sense of satisfaction in assisting a colleague to develop professionally
• increases your job satisfaction and enhance interpersonal skills

Application process

Testimonials from Mentees 2023

Testimonials from Mentees 2023

Hear from Our Mentees: Discover Inspiring Testimonials from the 2023 Program Participants!

Becoming a staff mentor for the Global Staff Mentoring Program is a fantastic opportunity to grow both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact on your colleagues' careers.

Matching period is now open

Mentors:
Please log in to the platform regularly to review any pending mentee requests. We encourage you to action these promptly—either by accepting or declining—as this helps mentees move forward with their mentoring journey without unnecessary delays.

Mentor eligibility

Eligibility criteria for staff mentors is as follows:

• employed at HEW 6 and above, Academic level B and above, or PEW 5 or above (Prato)
• in an ongoing appointment or a fixed-term employment contract until at least November 2025,
• employed at Monash University Australia (including Monash Residential Services and Monash College) or international locations including Malaysia, Indonesia, Prato and Suzhou
• available to participate in the five-month program
• staff under formal performance management are not eligible

Mentor requirements

Eligible mentors will be required to commit to the following:

• a one-hour information session for mentors
• four to six individual one-hour meetings with your mentee at agreed times and locations
• Mid program and End of program survey.

Note: Please be advised that additional opt-in Masterclass  sessions are available for participants

Mentor benefits

Participating mentors may experience some or all of the following benefits:

• recognition of your professional abilities
• opportunity to demonstrate and enhance your leadership and management capabilities
• improved coaching, modelling and listening skills
• enhanced communication and interpersonal skills
• expanded networks and organisational knowledge
• satisfaction gained from helping a colleague grow professionally; and
• increased job satisfaction and career progression.

If you are ready to make a difference in the personal and professional life of a colleague, apply to join the program as a mentor.

Application process

Complete the expression of interest form on our online platform when it becomes available, to provide details of your employment at Monash, as well as your areas of strength and your motivation for being a mentor.

At the conclusion of the application period, mentees will receive a shortlist of recommended mentors. Mentees will then initiate a match request with their preferred mentor via the platform for the mentor to either accept or decline.

Testimonials from Mentors 2023

Testimonials from Mentors 2023

"Hear how past mentors have transformed individuals, gained fresh perspectives, and made a lasting difference—your journey as a mentor starts here!"

Please see below a listing of important events in the Mentoring Calendar

A list of recommended learning topics and online courses has been provided to support participants in the Global Staff Mentoring Program. These resources will enhance your personal and professional development both during and after the program.

To access a course from the list, click on the provided link. Once on the myDevelopment page, select the Launch button on the right-hand side and follow the prompts to begin the course.

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