In 2019, the Prime Minister committed resources to growing the presence of women in the security workforce through coaching and mentoring initiatives, including delivery of an online mentor matching program.
Through Government sponsorship and OK RDY’s match-making tool for mentors and mentees, AWSN has developed Australia’s first mentoring program with associated app-based platform, for women in security. The Program will offer training resources, networking, and ongoing support or your mentoring journey.
The app, using AI technology, will suggest and match you with mentees based on your values, interests and experience for deeper, more successful mentoring connections. In the mentoring app, you can see mentee profiles, communicate with your matches and schedule meetings.
The AWSN Mentoring Platform will also collect deidentified profile information so we can better allocate program resources, continually scale and personalise your mentoring program experience.
Benefits of being a Mentor
Giving back – it’s rewarding to know that you have helped someone along their career journey!
Build your communication and mentoring skills
Expand your network and learn from other mentors
Learn and develop your mentoring style
Be a part of a fabulous community of mentors for women in security
“In a professional context Mentorship is not about reaching a particular goal within an organisation. Mentorship has two pillars and those are: trust and learning. The best outcome of being a mentee is to trust, listen, collaborate to formulate a relationship and eventually you will find your way with the right anchor. I have also been a mentor and the true benefit was learning, and to gain the ability to see something more in people around you. We learn from people around us and mentoring is a two-way street both for the mentor and mentee. It is a relationship at the end of the day!” Tanvi Bali, DevSecOps Lead at NAB
Keen to give back and share your experiences
3 years + in the workforce with at least 1 year in the security industry
Located in Australia
18+ years of age
All Genders (we encourage men who wish to be mentors as well)
Commit to > 1 hour a month to connect with your mentee and develop your mentorship
Looking for industry professionals to enhance your career journey
Located in Australia
18+ years of age
All Women
Commit to > 1 hour a month to connect with your mentor and develop your career
To be formally invited to join the Women in Security Mentoring Program you will need to you will need to be an AWSN member to participate in the mentoring program as a mentee or mentor. Mentors can join at no cost.
