2026 Mentoring Program Now Open. Applications Close Feb 20th
The AfMA mentoring program actively supports AfMA’s mission of linking people and knowledge. For the last 4 years, it has successfully brought together industry participants who benefit from, and develop each other’s knowledge and experience. This program provides members and their staff, with a unparalleled opportunity to link with an industry leader or specialist to expand their professional knowledge, network, develop their careers and leadership capability or expand fleet management skills and outcomes. Program outcomes are flexible and areas of focus are determined by the participants.
AfMA are very pleased to announce that 2026 applications for mentees and mentors are now open. Get in quick before Feb 20th as spaces are limited
You must be an Individual member or work for an organisational member or resource subscriber to be eligible.
About this Program
The AfMA Mentoring Program is an industry leading initiative that supports the professional and personal development of our members and the industry. It connects mentors and mentees who want to make a difference and develop professionally and personally.
Over a 9-month period, mentees and mentors will work together to develop and achieve the mentee’s objectives. Mentors are matched to the mentee’s specific requirements. Mentees and mentors decide what areas they wish to focus on and how success will be measured. AfMA provides support and guidance throughout the program.
Participants come from all areas of the fleet and auto industries while focus areas are diverse and include specific fleet optimisation outcomes, leadership development, career change assistance and cost-effective fleet procurement practices.
All participants both mentees and mentors, benefit from this valuable opportunity. Mentees gain one on one access to industry leaders and specialists while mentors contribute to the future of the industry.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity. For further information and how to apply click here.
Why You Should Join this Program?
Overall Benefits:
- Free and exclusive to all staff of all members
- High value professional development at no additional cost
- Strengthens professional networks
- Builds capability across the industry
- Enhances personal and professional growth in a structured supported way
Mentee Benefits:
- One on one access to industry professionals and leaders
- Guidance from experienced industry professionals
- Increased confidence
- Confidentiality
- Accelerated learning
- Clearer career direction
- Expanded professional network
- Practical insights and knowledge
Mentor Benefits:
- Developed leadership skills
- Coaching capability
- Give back to the industry
- Gain fresh perspectives
- Enhance professional reputation
- Personal satisfaction from helping others grow
- Strengthen connection to the industry
What Commitment is Required and Key Dates?
The 9-month program requires commitment to the following:
- At least 6 one-hour mentoring sessions ( online or in person)
- Completion of 2 one-hour online webinars on mentoring from the AfMA Personal Development Library
- Completion of 1 one-hour online webinar on goal setting from the AfMA Personal Development Library
- Mentees each have one 30 min phone session with AfMA to discuss their application
- 3 group AfMA online support sessions
- The mentee is responsible for organising meetings and agendas
- The Program also requires upfront and ongoing scheduled reflective and preparation time to be able to get the most benefit
- Signing of a confidentiality agreement
- Signing of a commitment agreement
- Willingness to share learnings and experiences with others
- Willingness to challenge yourself and what you know
- Commitment to individual growth and development over the Program
Key Dates:
- Applications close Feb 20th
- Completion online goal setting webinar by Feb 27th
- Mentee phone sessions AfMA first week March
- Matching completed March 20th
- Completion online mentoring webinars by March 25th
- Program kickoff March 26th
- Mentoring Sessions April to November
- Midway check-in July
- Feedback Session November
Total estimated commitment over 9 months approximately 15-18 hours( excluding goal implementation).Â
What Objectives and Areas can I Focus On?
Mentees decide the areas of focus and specific outcomes. Examples from previous programs are wide ranging and include:
- EV transition
- Fleet optimisation
- Managing self or others including managing up
- Improving personal influence
- Presentation Skills
- Enhancing fleet knowledge and achieving better fleet outcomes
- Fleet financing knowledge
- Sales capability
- Career change
- Building and expanding personal and industry profile and networks
- Emotional Intelligence (EQ) development
- Understanding your industry and its challenges from another perspective
- Enhancing interpersonal leadership and management skills
- Report writing and understanding
- Vehicle selection
How do I join?
- Applications are open for current AfMA members to join as mentees or mentors until Friday Feb 20th, 2026
- Participation is by application. This form will request information of both potential mentors and mentees to ensure the best matching of participants
- AfMA will use the information provided on the application forms to match mentors and mentees
- AfMA will do its best to ensure mentors and mentees are suitably matched. If we do not have a suitable match AfMA may not be able to include you in the program
- Please submit your application by completing the Mentor Application or the Mentee Application form.
- You must be an individual member or work for an organisational member to be eligible. Click here for more information on memberships
- We will let you know by mid-March whether you have been successfully matched and further details of how to take advantage of this great opportunity. Don’t miss out. Apply now
Please Contact deb.bacon@afma.org.au with any questions.