Support For Trafficked People Program Mentoring Pilot

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Serve as a mentor through PwC's collaboration with the Australian Red Cross, assisting individuals who have experienced modern slavery in gaining confidence, navigating the Australian job market, and progressing towards secure, sustainable employment.

• Aid mentees in enhancing their confidence and expanding their professional networks.

• Recognize the strengths of mentees and guide them in their career pathways.

• Partner with mentees on developing their resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and interview techniques.

• Provide insights into your industry or profession based on your own experiences, when applicable.

• Inspire and empower a skilled professional to achieve their full potential in Australia.

⛳️ Requirements

• Have at least two years of experience in your field, profession, or industry within Australia.

• Dedicate a minimum of 15 hours of your time online over 12 weeks for mentoring (1 hour for onboarding, 2 hours for training*, and 12 hours supporting the mentee).

• Complete online training* in trauma-informed mentoring and modern slavery awareness prior to being paired with a mentee.

• Be open to sharing your industry insights and creating networking opportunities.

• Show respect for diversity and inclusion, particularly for individuals from various cultural, linguistic, and migration backgrounds.

• Uphold confidentiality and professional boundaries throughout the mentoring relationship.

• Possess strong listening and communication skills, being able to support and encourage others without judgment.

• Assist mentees in a professional context and empower them to make informed decisions, while maintaining appropriate boundaries and refraining from offering personal advice.

🏝️ Benefits

• Enhance your own mentoring, communication, and leadership abilities.

• Improve your cross-cultural competence by collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

• Cultivate empathy and inclusive leadership skills.

• Increase your understanding of the challenges faced by survivors of modern slavery in Australia.

• Make a meaningful social impact through your professional expertise.