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ACS Queensland mentoring program

Are you just starting your tech career? Or are you established and want to help nurture the next generation of talent? The ACS mentoring program connects experienced tech professionals with those just starting out, to help create the experts and leaders of tomorrow.

Become a mentee Become a mentor

Calling Queensland members to become a mentee or a mentor!

  • Members help members! Expressions of interest are now open for ACS Queensland members interested in becoming mentors or mentees. Submit an expression of interest (EOI) below:
  • The Queensland 2026 Mentoring Program will be run online from July through to November
  • Applications close: 26 June 2026, 5:00 PM AEST  
  • If you are not a member, join ACS today to seize this opportunity.

Please note that submitting an Expression of Interest does not guarantee placement in the program, as mentor and mentee matches will be determined based on suitability, availability, and program capacity. Additionally, the 2026 mentor program will be conducted 100% remotely.  

Connect with experienced technology professionals who share real-world insights, career advice and practical guidance

Real connections, real growth

Mentoring is a chance to connect across career stages, share knowledge and strengthen the quality of Queensland’s technology profession.

As a mentee, you can:

  • Gain practical career guidance

  • Build your professional network

  • Explore pathways in Queensland’s tech sector

  • Learn from someone with lived industry experience 

  • Grow your confidence and capability

As a mentor, you can:

  • Support emerging tech professionals

  • Strengthen your leadership and coaching skills

  • Give back to the ACS community
  • Help build a stronger, more connected profession
  • Create a tangible, lasting impact on someone's career and life

 

Eligibility and requirements

  • The program is exclusive to current active financial (including the $72 student membership) of ACS members located in Queensland at the time of application and during the program. Professional Year and free student members are not eligible at this time.
  • The program duration for 2026 is from July to November.
  • Commitment: Usually, you will be committing to approximately 15 hours during the programs period.
  • If you are not a member of ACS, you can join us now: Become an ACS Member

2026 Key activities and dates

  1. Applications are open: 3 June
  2. Application closed: 26 June
  3. Information session for mentors and mentees via Teams: 1 July
  4. Mentor & mentee match results are announced, and contact details will be shared between mentor & mentee via email: 7 July 
  5. Program official launch via Teams: 9 July
  6. 2-week mentor & mentee check-in via email: 23 July
  7. 30-day check-in via email and survey: 11 August 
  8. Mid-program catch-up and educational MySFIA session: Mid September 
  9. Final program progress check-in via email and survey: October
  10. Close out program via Teams: 26 November 

Now more than ever, Australia requires a diverse, high-quality pipeline of trusted tech professionals.


The ACS mentoring program connects new and established members in ways that benefit the entire tech sector and enhance Australia's future.

We’re here to help

For more information on the ACS mentoring program or about finding a personal mentor, contact us at acs.qld@acs.org.au or call +61 2 9299 3666.

 
Protecting personal information is important to the ACS. The personal information you provide on these applications will be used by ACS to manage your involvement in the ACS mentoring program.