What the program offers mentors

• Opportunities to develop skills as a mentor.
• Networking with other careers specialists – both mentors and mentees.
• Matching with mentees to support their professional growth.
• Support, guidance and resources from the Career and Workplace Learning (CWL) team.
• A virtual Community of Practice space to share, learn and ask questions.
• Access to the Lead and Aspire Mentoring Program (LAMP). The CWL Education team will arrange registration with the School Leadership Institute.

Becoming a mentor

Careers advisers with five or more years of careers advising experience are welcome to apply.

Before applying please:

• speak with your principal about this opportunity and the time requirements
• attend an online information session Wednesday 11 November
• read the Lead and Aspire Mentoring Program Brochure 2027
• ensure you can commit to all parts of the program
• submit an Expression of Interest through the 2027 Careers Adviser Mentoring Program – Mentor form

Please note that places are limited and not all applicants will be able to take part in 2027.

What the program offers mentees

• Opportunity to be mentored by an experienced careers specialist teacher.
• Networking with other careers specialists - both mentors and mentees.
• Personal reflection, growth and development as an careers specialist teacher.
• Support, guidance and resources from the CWL team.
  
• A virtual Community of Practice space to share, learn and ask questions.

Becoming a mentee

Teachers new to the careers role are welcome to apply. Preference will be given to careers advisers with less than five years in the role.

New careers advisers will be paired with an experienced careers specialist teacher mentor. Mentees do not take part in the LAMP program, however, will take part in targeted professional learning run by the CWL team.

Before applying please:

• discuss this opportunity and the time requirements with your principal
• attend the online information session on Wednesday 11 November 2026
• ensure you can commit to all parts of the program
• Submit an Expression of Interest through the 2027 Careers Adviser Mentoring Program – Mentee form.

Please note that places are limited and not all applicants will be able to take part in 2027.

The Careers Adviser Mentoring Program provides learning and support beyond the LAMP program. Aspects of the program delivered by the CWL team include:

Online information session: Provides an overview of the Careers Adviser Mentoring Program including roles, responsibilities, key dates and program expectations. The online information session is for both those interested in becoming mentors and mentees. Supervisors are also welcome to attend.

An online information session will be held on Wednesday 11 November from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Please join the session using the link below:

Careers Adviser Mentoring Program information session

Online introductory session:
An opportunity to meet the CWL team, learn about available support, resources, and the Community of Practice. This session is for mentors and mentees that have been accepted into the program.

Two-day in-person workshop:
These in-person full-day workshops are designed to support mentors and mentees develop their knowledge and skills.

The CWL team will deliver two days of professional learning:

• Day 1 is for mentees only (mentors will be participating in LAMP)
• Day 2 is for both mentors and mentees.

Community of practice:

Connect with other careers advisers and professionals to share ideas, learn, and grow together.

Dedicated support:
Each mentor receives ongoing personalised support from a CWL team member, including check-in sessions during the program.

LAMP mentoring program

The Lead and Aspire Mentoring Program (LAMP) is delivered by the School Leadership Institute (SLI).

Careers advisers are invited to participate in the 2027 LAMP program, which is designed to develop mentoring skills and expertise for current and aspiring leaders and teachers. Participants will deepen their understanding of mentoring, acquire practical skills, and learn how to build and sustain effective mentoring relationships.

As part of the program, mentors will complete five self-paced, online learning and reflection sessions.

For more information, please visit the Department website: Lead and Aspire Mentoring Program.

Note: Do not register via the SLI webpage. Successful applicants will be notified directly through CWL.