About The Program

Through a series of guided group mentoring sessions, participants will engage with a highly regarded and experienced property industry professional to explore a range of relevant topics. The program offers opportunities to broaden industry networks, develop new skills, and gain the knowledge and confidence needed to progress as tomorrow’s leaders.

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

Who Should Apply

The Program is designed for early to mid-career professionals from all disciplines and backgrounds within the urban development industry, ideally with 3-5 years of experience. Participation as a mentee is open to both members and non members of UDIA Victoria.

Duration of the Program

The UDIA Victoria Mentoring Program commences in March with a launch evening, where participants meet their mentor and peer group. The program runs for six months, concluding in early October, and includes:

• – 5-6 small group mentoring sessions led by your Mentor
• – Program launch event
• – 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 five group sessions will be agreed upon by your group at the commencement of the program, and scheduled by your Mentor.

Program Objectives

The overarching objective of the UDIA Victoria mentoring 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 mentees’ confidence
• – Support participants in defining and progressing their career goals
• – Encourage open knowledge sharing and peer learning throughout the program
• – Provide a trusted platform for mentees to discuss barriers, experience gaps, career challenges and opportunities for advancement.

Mentoring Program Topics

A range of discussion themes and development tools are available as part of the Mentoring 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.

• – 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

Program Venue Host

Diversity and Inclusion Partner