Providing invaluable support for participants.
Our Mentoring Program provides crucial support and guidance to veterans, current service members, and their family members aged 18 and older, assisting them in achieving their employment, education, or personal goals.
These goals may include career advancement, educational pursuits, skill development, career planning or change, professional networking, and successful transition from the ADF.
Through this initiative, participants have the opportunity to engage in purposeful and enriching mentor-mentee relationships, fostering personal and professional growth.
How we operate
The 18-week program fosters meaningful mentorship connections between experienced professionals and subject matter experts. It offers flexibility, with commitment ranging from 30 minutes to four hours per week, determined by the mentee and mentor.
Meetings can be virtual, through video chats, emails, phone calls, or face-to-face. Most participants prefer virtual connections, allowing for tailored matches.
My participation in the Soldier On mentoring program was instrumental in my successful appointment as Defence Contract Manager at CHC Helicopter.
I have developed a new professional mindset and am eager to dive into the dynamic and challenging world of Defence contracting, where every day promises new opportunities for growth and learning.
Tailored approach
The program tailors mentoring to meet the unique needs of veterans, current service members, and their families. Mentors work with mentees to create personalised development plans aligned with their goals. This ensures each mentoring relationship is productive and meets the mentee’s specific needs. Participants can schedule meetings, communicate, access resources, and network.
Our mentees have free access to complete the Discover My Career Assessment, powered by Harrison Career Navigation System (CNS) through TAFE QLD. This tool measures 175 characteristics, including interests, work values, task and work environment preferences, and interpersonal preferences, enhancing the program’s tailored approach
Former mentors
Our Mentoring Program has benefited from the voluntary participation of mentors from organisations including, but not limited to:
Program requirements
- Watch the pre-recorded webinar before the commencement of the program.
- Participate in the two Soldier On Program Virtual Catch Ups throughout the program.
- Complete the post-program survey to enable the Soldier On Mentoring program coordinator to gauge the effectiveness and impact of the program.
- Commit to complete the program for its duration. However, should you need to withdraw from the program for any reason, you’ll notify the program coordinator as soon as possible.
Ready to apply?
- Cohort 1 2025:
3rd March – 4th July (18 weeks). Applications open 6th January and close 11th February 2025.
For mentors
- Enhance leadership and coaching skills
- Learn new tools and skills
- Gain insights and new perspectives into other industries
- Demonstrate expertise and sharing of knowledge
- Make a difference
- Potentially gain high-quality employees
- Gain experience for resume building
- Gain an understanding of ADF culture
For mentees
- Demonstrate strengths and explore own potential
- Improve problem-solving techniques
- Enhance skills for career and personal development
- Transfer knowledge from ADF to the civilian workforce
- Expand career networks and exposure
- Develop an understanding of civilian employment pathways
Looking for more?
You can read about our Mentoring Program Real Stories below or email education@soldieron.org.au (subject line: Mentoring) for more information.
