Mentoring Programs
Overview
In recent years, AGIMO planned and coordinated a number of mentoring programs to engage Australian Public Service (APS) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) employee groups.
Women in IT Executive Mentoring (WITEM)
Dell’s WITEM Program was established in the APS in 2007, with the aim of accelerating the development of leadership skills for Executive Level 2 women within ICT.
The Program forms part of a longer-term strategy to attract and retain women within the APS. It combines 1:1 mentoring with cross‑organisational learning and facilitated group networking. Since its inception, WITEM has positively impacted over 80 mentors and mentees from various senior management roles across the APS.
The WITEM Program uses the facilitation services of Orijen, an external organisation specialising in succession, talent and diversity management.
New Mentoring Initiatives
A number of new mentoring initiatives are being developed.
The Whole-of-Government ICT Strategic Workforce Plan [
] recommended activities to expand the existing mentoring programs.
As a result, two new programs will be established in 2012 to build on the success of the WITEM Program.
An alumni program for all past and present WITEM participants will commence. The alumni will strengthen networking between past and present participants.
A new mentoring program will also be established to assist Executive Level 1 women within ICT.
Contact details
For further information on any of the above mentioned programs, please email the Governance and Policy Branch AGIMO.
Contact for information on this page: Governance and Policy Branch AGIMO