Internal Mentoring Program - Expressions of interest now open for April 2026

We are excited to announce that Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the April 2026 Intake of our Internal Mentoring Program are now open.

How do I become a Mentor or Mentee?

1. Attend the Program Information Session

We encourage you to join us to understand how the program works, expectations, eligibility, and what you can gain as a mentor or mentee. This one-hour virtual information session will be held on:

Wednesday 11 February 2026| 11:00am - 12:00pm AEDT, 1:00pm - 2:00pm NZDT

2. Submit your Expression of Interest

To express your interest in becoming a Mentor or Mentee, please compete the Mentoring Program Expression of Interest Form linked below.

Before expressing your interest for the program:

• ensure you have read through our Mentoring Guidelines and Mentoring Handbook, as it provides key information about the program.
• mentees must have been with Programmed for at least 12 months to participate.
• all applicants (mentors and mentees) must seek endorsement from their line manager before applying.

Expressions of interest close: Friday 20 February 2026

About the Internal Mentoring Program

At Programmed, we strongly advocate it's Your Career, Your Opportunity. Whether you’re looking to grow your leadership capability, explore new career pathways, build confidence, or support others in their journey, the mentoring program is designed to help you thrive.

You told us in the engagement survey that career development matters to you. This program is one of the ways we’re investing in your growth.

Program Benefits

For Mentees

• One-on-one guidance to support career development
• Access to experienced professionals across the business
• Exposure to new perspectives and improved problem-solving approaches
• Opportunities to refine skills, set meaningful goals and work towards achieving them

For Mentors

• Personal satisfaction in developing and supporting others
• Opportunity to strengthen leadership and coaching capabilities
• Greater connection across the organisation

Hear directly from some of our participants in this video

Key Program Features

Mentor-Mentee Matching: Pairings are based on interests, experience, development needs and goals. Cross-divisional matches are possible and often encouraged.

Flexible Commitment: We understand that everyone's time is valuable, which is why our program allows for a flexible mentoring commitment. Mentors and mentees can establish their own meeting schedules and define the frequency and duration that suits their needs and availability.

Goal-Oriented Approach: The program encourages setting and achieving specific goals. Whether it's acquiring new skills, gaining industry insights, or developing leadership capabilities, mentors will work closely with mentees to establish objectives and create actionable plans for success.

We look forward to the incredible learning experiences and connections that will unfold through our Internal Mentoring Program.
 
If you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to the team via mentoring@programmed.com.au