Positive Action towards Career Engagement (PACE Mentoring) connects jobseekers with disability with mentors from leading Australian organisations. It gives the mentees an opportunity to develop their skills and confidence in a workplace setting. Mentees meet their mentors at their mentors workplace, and work on activities designed to increase employability skills.

This cohort our participating members are: ANZ Bank, IAG, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Federal Police, Department of Health and Human Services, Commonwealth Ombudsman, Hays and Optus.

Ria gains invaluable experience as a mentee at QBE

“Coming into this program, my main goal was to get more familiar with what the workplace is from somebody who is very experienced. I wanted to see the types of things I can do with my degree, and whGood afternoonat steps I could take to see what else is out there” Ria. To read more about Ria’s experience with the PACE Program, please visit our website.

How it works

Mentees will be paired with an experienced professional who they will meet with six to eight times within a four-month period between August to December. The meetings last between one and two hours. Mentees can discuss their career goals and aspirations, and get help to develop a plan for their personal and professional development.

Their mentor will help them identity and reach their career development goals and build their confidence in a workplace environment. Meetings with mentors may include:

  • Reviewing resumes and cover letters
  • Mock interviews
  • Networking with other professionals
  • Building confidence
  • Attending events and team meetings.

Am I eligible?

  • Be over 18 years of age

How do I apply?

Information Sessions

We encourage you and any jobseekers or students with a disability you work with to dial into our Info Session Webinar. Our first webinar is tomorrow(Friday 31 May)! Please find details below:

- Friday 31 May 12:30pm – 1:15pm

- Thursday 13 June 12:30pm – 1:15pm

- Monday 24 June 11:30am – 12:15pm

(If you are dialling in from outside Sydney/Melbourne/Canberra, please consider time differences)

Step 1: Webinar Login
http://omnovia.redbackconferencing.com.au/redback
Participant Code: 6367 393 293

Step 2: Teleconference
Phone: 1800 896 323
Participant Code: 6367 393 293

Please advise if you have any accessibility requirements for the session. We can arrange captioning for the session with 72 hours notice.

Contact the AND Team on 0396212276 or applications@and.org.au if you have any questions.

Who do I contact if I have more questions?

  • For all, any other queries about the program, please contact us by email or for urgent matters call 03 9621 2276.
  • Follow the PACE Mentoring Facebook Page for updates

APPLY HERE before the end of June to be considered for the Spring 2019 cohort of PACE. (early applications are encouraged).