STEM Industry Mentoring Program


Information for Students

It can be daunting to think past the end of your degree and what you might be doing next. What does a career in a particular field actually look like in reality? Should you undertake further study? Which companies are a good fit?  Which industry suits you best?

Being mentored is a powerful tool for you to make connections in industry and enhance your employment outcomes. It provides you with insights into the professional world and helps you to expand your knowledge of career options and plan for life after study.

Please read through the eligibility criteria and program structure to consider if you are able to commit to the program this year.  


The benefits of having a mentor?

Mentors challenge, motivate, inspire and empower you to pursue your goals. 

Mentoring is a great way to:

  • Find out about alternative career paths and options post-study
  • Learn from a professional about how to successfully adjust to the working world
  • Develop your career plan and align your goals to your values
  • Gain confidence and a career direction
  • Increase your confidence in networking and your professional communication skills
  • Improve your chances of success in your job application by developing a professional CV & practicing your interview techniques
  • Be more informed about graduate study and career options.

The structure and matching process?

This program is facilitated by University staff who will support you and your mentor throughout the program.

Program Structure:

The STEM Industry Mentoring Program is a career-based informal mentoring program. The aim of this program is to expand your knowledge of, and connection with, the professional world.

  • Program runs throughout semester two
  • Successful students are matched with a mentor
  • Meet at least 3 times over the course of the program
  • The frequency and length of meetings are negotiable with your mentor 
  • Participants sign off on a mentoring agreement which outlines your proposed meeting schedule and mentoring goals
  • Participants may have the opportunity to meet other mentors and mentees through networking and professional development events

Matching Process

When matching you with a mentor we will take into consideration:

  • Your personal preferences - recorded via the application form
  • Whether your preferences match with registered mentors
  • Your motivations for participating in the program
  • Your level of commitment to the program.

Eligibility Criteria?

Only students who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for a mentor in this program.  We cannot guarantee all students who apply for this program will be matched with a mentor. We will endeavour to match as many students as possible to mentors.

To be eligible for the STEM Industry Mentoring Program students need to:

Preparing for Mentoring - Module on LMS

Students are encouraged to complete the Preparing for Mentoring module to get the most out of the program.More information about this will be made available soon!

The Mentee's Role

The success of a mentoring partnership is dependent on a mentee's commitment to engage with their mentor.  

Students who wish to participate as a mentee need to commit to:

  • Being available during semester two to meet with a mentor
  • Taking responsibility for initiating and maintaining the mentoring connection throughout the semester
  • Meeting at least 3 times during semester and setting up these meetings with your mentor
  • Consider topics of discussion and questions before each meeting
  • Be punctual to meetings
  • Communicate regularly and promptly with mentor (based on mentoring agreement)
  • Honour commitments
  • Keep shared information confidential
  • A relationship that is built on mutual trust, respect and professionalism


    Last updated: 18th April 2024.