The Office for Veterans has launched a search for veterans currently employed with the Public Service who would benefit from mentoring.
The Office is also looking for veterans and non-veterans interested in becoming mentors.
The initiative is part of the Office’s mentoring program that offers support to ex‑Australian Defence Force members employed in the public sector.
In a statement, the Office said the program connected veterans who had recently transitioned into the Government with veterans employed there for more than two years.
It also connected veterans employed in the Government for more than two years with more experienced public sector employees.
Director-General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, in which the Office for Veterans sits, Rachel Hunter, said the whole-of-Government mentoring program had been developed for veterans employed in the Queensland Government.
“The program provides guidance and support to help veterans settle into their new careers, or progress their existing careers in the Queensland Public Service,” Ms Hunter (pictured) said.
“To join as a mentee, you must be a Queensland Government employee who has transitioned from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) within the past two years and is looking for a more experienced Queensland Government employee (who is a veteran) to be your mentor.
“Or to have transitioned from the ADF more than two years ago and looking for a mentor in a senior leadership role in the Queensland Government (who may or may not be a veteran) to help you with career progression.”
Ms Hunter said that to join as a mentor, an applicant must be a Queensland Government employee who has been employed with the Public Service for more than two years (and is a veteran), or been in the Public Service for more than four years and is a manager of individuals or teams (and may or may not be a veteran).
Further information for possible mentees can be accessed at this PS News link and potential mentors at this link.
