Women in Transport Mentoring Program

Creating an empowered, enduring and energetic future for women in Victoria’s transport industry.

Mentoring Program

Participating in the Victorian Government’s Women In Transport (WiT) Mentoring Program is your opportunity to make the transport industry great for women. Whether mentee or mentor, you will benefit from personal and professional development and contribute to a culture of positive learning that will support the capability of women in transport now and in the future.

The 2022 program will run for 6 months from 3 May to 27 October 2022 and includes networking opportunities, professional development sessions, training & resources, as well as ongoing assistance and guidance to structure mentee-mentor meetings.

Applications are open from 28 February to 1 April 2022.

Apply for the program

The program is open to people working in any role in Victoria's transport industry (including any Victorian government department or agency, or private business). You can apply to be a mentor, mentee or both.

Mentee participation is open to all women (inclusive of transgender women) and non-binary and gender diverse people. Mentor participation is open to anyone and we encourage and welcome men as mentors. People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Mentors can be at any level – you don’t need to be a senior manager or expert, but you must have upwards of five years’ experience in your field.

For detailed information, please read the Women in Transport Mentoring Program Guide 2022 PDF, 711.4 KB.

To hear firsthand from past mentors and mentees about their experience with the program, or to ask questions, please join the upcoming 30 minute online information session, or watch the recording of a previous session below.

• Tueday 15 March, 2pm to 2.30pm
  • Join Zoom webinar here
  • Webinar ID: 833 0618 3738
  • Passcode: 375643

To access this session you will need to have the Zoom app installed on your device and be logged in with your Zoom account before clicking the above link.

To learn about the outcomes achieved from the WiT Mentoring Program, have a read of the latest Women in Transport Mentoring Impact Report, which reflects on the impact achieved twelve months after the program.

Watch the video below to hear from past participants on their experience with the program.

This mentoring program is delivered by the Level Crossing Removal Project as part of the Department of Transport’s $2 million Women in Transport package of initiatives and business improvements. It aims to encourage more women to enter and stay in the transport sector, which supports the Victorian Government’s Gender Equality Strategy.

2022 information session recording