The HR mentoring program

 
This is a structured 6-month program that uplifts the strategic capability of sector HR professionals.  
  
The program pairs HR professionals seeking guidance and support with more experienced HR leaders who are willing to commit time and energy to the professional development of future HR Leaders. Pairs will be matched based on HR capability development needs and mentor expertise.  

You will expand your public sector network and increase your awareness of the HR programs, initiatives and practices in other agencies and departments.   
  
As a mentee, you will get to:  

• consider and define your career pathway 
• identify capability strengths and gaps and personalise your HR capability development in your chosen area/s 
• receive support and guidance to achieve your learning and career development objectives
• build your network across the sector  
• learn from and share information across agencies.  
   

As a mentor, you will get to: 

• gain a wider understanding of opportunities and challenges experienced across the HR profession 
• further develop your mentoring, coaching and facilitation skills 
• contribute to the development of the HR profession. 

To apply as a mentee, you must be: 

1. currently working as an NSW Government HR professional in a non-executive role up to clerk grade 11/12 (or equivalent) 
2. be interested in developing your HR capabilities
3. be willing and able to commit time and energy to the program and actively participating in monthly mentoring discussions.  

To apply as a mentor, you must be:  

1. currently working as a NSW Government HR professional in roles at Grade 9/10 to Senior Executive (or equivalent) 
2. willing to commit time and energy to support the development of a more junior HR professional. 

There is no cost to participants or agencies, the program is funded by the PSC.  

Timeline

Activities

All participants will receive a mentoring toolkit, including suggested session plans, a resource list for each of the suggested session topics and a mentoring journal to help embed all learning. 

For enquiries about the mentoring program, contact the PSC Capability Design team by completing our contact form. 

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