Professional Conduct for the MTAA Mentoring Program
- The candidate should understand that once they make the commitment to participate in the MTAA Women in Leadership Mentoring Program that if they cannot see the program though to its conclusion, they need to notify the MTAA Mentoring Team and their mentee/mentor as soon as possible. Participants wishing to withdraw from the program are required to complete a formal withdrawal process.
- It is expected that within the mentoring relationship there will be no bullying, abuse or misconduct on the part of the mentor or mentee and that failure to abide by this may result in termination from the program and, if necessary, further action.
- During the mentoring relationship, the mentor and mentee will not enter any commercial arrangements. Neither party may attempt to induce the other to buy goods or services from themselves or related parties.
- During the course of the mentoring relationship, the mentor and mentee will avoid any romantic or sexual relationship, taking action to avoid such intimacy or withdrawing from the program if necessary.
- It is expected that the confidentiality and privacy of the mentor/mentee will be strictly adhered to and that failure to do so may result in termination from the program and further action if necessary.
- It is expected if a mentee is sharing concerns regarding either work and/ or home related issues that are affecting their health, mentors should advise them to contact their HR team, and/or Lifeline, Beyond Blue or local doctor.
- It is expected that the mentor and mentee will adhere to their employer’s confidentiality, Code of Conduct and anti-competitive policies and procedures.
Complaints and Grievance Policy for the MTAA Mentoring Program
The MTAA Mentoring team is responsible for dealing with any complaints relating to the Mentoring Program. In response to any complaint MTAA will act promptly to attempt to resolve the matter. MTAA will keep the matter confidential in accordance with this policy and will document the complaint, investigation and any conclusion or outcome reached.
