Women in Transport Mentoring Program

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The WiT Mentoring Program, delivered as part of the Women in Transport Strategy 2021–2024, officially ended in December 2025 following the conclusion of the strategy. Since 2018, the program supported thousands of women and gender‑diverse people across the transport sector by providing access to structured mentoring, industry networks, and professional development opportunities.

The Department of Transport and Planning is currently working with WiT members to explore new approaches to supporting gender equity across the transport industry. While this work is underway, the WiT Mentoring Program is no longer being offered, and there will be no future intakes.

Program History

From its inception until 2025, the WiT Mentoring Program connected hundreds of mentors and mentees from across the Victorian transport industry, fostering professional development, sector-wide collaboration, and stronger career pathways for women. Delivered by the Level Crossing Removal Project as part of the Department of Transport and Planning’s $2 million Women in Transport initiative, the program contributed significantly to Victoria’s Gender Equality Strategy.

The program offered structured mentoring relationships, professional development sessions, training resources, and in‑person events—creating a powerful space for knowledge exchange and growth.

The program traditionally opened applications in March and ran from May to November each year. Participants benefited from:

structured mentor–mentee meetings
industry networking opportunities
professional development sessions
skills training and resources
guidance and support from the Program Coordinator.

For Mentees

Mentees gained:

access to experienced guidance from industry leaders
learning across diverse roles and fields
sector-wide networking
feedback and growth opportunities
support with career planning and goals.

For Mentors

Mentors contributed by:

supporting women progressing into senior roles
strengthening capability across the transport infrastructure sector
engaging in mutual learning and leadership growth
remaining connected to emerging sector issues
enhancing mentoring, communication and interpersonal skills.

Please email queries to: witprograms@vida.vic.gov.au

Archived case studies and past program information remain available on the DTP WiT Mentoring Program page to celebrate and preserve the program’s legacy.

This program is run by the Level Crossing Removal Project – a project office of the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority delivering Victoria's Big Build, on behalf of the Department of Transport and Planning.