Program Enrolment
The LGPro Mentoring Program is specially tailored to officers working in Local Government in Victoria irrespective of position, discipline, band, level or location.
Eligibility for Mentors
- Currently employed in, or recently retired from Local Government
- Must be a fully paid LGPro Member or Fellow on the date of commencement of the program series
- Have support and sign off by the Human Resource/Organisational Development Manager or Director and the person you report directly to
- Demonstrate effective communication skills
- A proven track record in managing teams and/or projects
- Be prepared to enter into a partnership agreement and to honor the work plan established with the mentee
- Commitment to upholding the confidentiality of the mentee
- Be available and prepared to actively participate in mentor orientation and all program debrief sessions (refer to Program intake timetable and training dates)
Eligibility for Mentees
- Be currently working in Local Government in Victoria
- Have support and sign off by the Human Resource/Organisational Development Manager or Director and the person you report directly to
- Be prepared to enter into a partnership agreement and to honor the work plan established with the mentor
- Commitment to upholding the confidentiality of the mentor
- Be available and prepared to actively participate in mentor orientation and all program debrief sessions (refer to Program intake timetable and training dates)
Becoming an LGPro Member (criteria for Mentors only)
While there is no cost to become an LGPro mentor, it is a requirement of the Program that all approved Mentors are current members or Fellows of LGPro. LGPro membership is $325.00 (incl GST). If you are unsure of your membership status, Please call the LGPro Office on 03 6868 3833 or email info@lgpro.com
If you are not a current LGPro member or Fellow but would like to participate as a mentor in this Program, we would encourage you to still complete the expression of interest. A representative from the LGPro office will then contact you regarding the requirements and options for membership.
Program Intake & Training Dates
Series 2 (2010)
- Program Orientation Day - Tuesday 27 July 2010 (9.30am to 4.30pm)
- Mid-Program Review Workshop - Thursday 11th November 2010 (9.00am to 1.00pm)
- Final Program Debrief Workshop - Wednesday 16 March 2011 (9.00am to 1.00pm)
