UDIA Victoria Mentoring Program

Develop Skills. Build Networks. Lead the Way.

About The Program

The UDIA Victoria Mentoring Program supports early- to mid-career professionals through a structured, peer based mentoring experience. Over six months, small groups of up to five mentees are paired with a highly regarded, experienced property industry professional as their mentor. Together they explore a range of relevant topics, fostering strong connections and practical career development.

Participants engage in guided mentoring sessions, complemented by a program launch, a mid program workshop, and a closing celebration. The program focuses on building leadership capability, industry knowledge, and confidence, with each group tailoring their experience through selected discussion topics and tools.

The program provides opportunities to expand industry networks, develop new skills, and gain the knowledge and confidence needed to thrive as tomorrow’s leaders.

The peer mentoring format ensures participants benefit not only from their mentor’s expertise but also from the insights and experiences of the early career professionals within their group.

The program continues to evolve each year and remains a key initiative in our commitment to building a diverse, skilled and connected industry.

Who Should Apply

The program is designed for early- to mid-career professionals from all disciplines and backgrounds within the property and development sector, ideally with three to five years of industry experience. Participation as a mentee is open to both members and non members of UDIA Victoria.

Duration of the Program

Running for six months from March 2026 to early October 2026, the program kicks off with a launch evening for all participants to meet their mentor and peer group, and also includes:

– Five to six small group sessions led by your mentor
– A mid program networking event, featuring guest speakers with a focus on both personal and professional development
– A celebration event to close the program

The dates and times for the group sessions will be agreed upon by your group at the commencement of the program and scheduled by your mentor.

Our mentors

Our mentors are senior leaders with more than 10 years of industry experience. They generously volunteer their time, supporting the professional growth of our future leaders.

Program Objectives

The overarching objective of the program is to empower early career professionals by building their confidence, knowledge and skillsets. More specifically, the program aims to:

– Create meaningful industry connections and foster strong professional networks
– Facilitate relationship building between early career professionals and senior leaders in the development industry
– Develop leadership skills and increase confidence
– Support participants in defining and progressing their career goals
– Encourage open knowledge sharing and peer learning throughout the program
– Provide a trusted environment for mentees to discuss barriers, experience and knowledge gaps, career challenges and opportunities for advancement
– Explore practical tools to support long-term career development.

Program Topics

A range of discussion themes and development tools are available as part of the program. As a group, you will have the opportunity to select up to six program topics to tailor the program to your collective goals and learning priorities. Topics include:

– Negotiation
– Public speaking
– Building your personal brand
– Leadership – managing up, down and across
– Management conflict
– Networking skills
– Ethics/Governance
– Work/Life balance
– Technology and AI
– Work/Life management & mental health