Model Your Future mentoring program

The program runs for six months (from May to October), aligning with the academic calendar. It will deliver a mix of national and state-based events for all program participants, delivered in a mix of virtual and face-to-face meetings.

A key component of the program will be three meetings between the mentor and mentee. The program will support the unique goals and aspirations of each mentee. This could include:

• Navigating university decisions and opportunities in and out of the classroom
• Revealing how economics and the study of economics and policy can be applied in practice, including the importance of economic principles in achieving good policy
• Uncovering lessons on transitioning from university to the workplace and/or from undergraduate to further studies 
• Reflecting on career and academic ambitions, goals, or pathways
• Beginning to develop a professional network. 

Three key events are compulsory for the program. Please ensure that you are available to participate in all events before you apply:

• Welcome event | 18 May 2026
• A session on skills for professional economists | 3 August 2026
• Program close event  |  13 October 2026.

Our mentors are experienced professionals who are passionate about economics, policy, and supporting the next generation of economists – particularly young women entering the field.

Through the Model Your Future Program, you’ll connect with inspiring women from one of Australia’s largest economics practices. They bring valuable insights from their work helping public and private sector organisations plan for the future.

We know the economics and policy profession can seem daunting from the outside. Our mentors are here to share their experiences, offer guidance, and help you explore the opportunities a career in economics can offer.

Enough about us; let’s talk about you. 

You'll be a curious and inquisitive female student who:

• Is enthusiastic about meeting, discussing, learning and exploring economics and policy
• Has a passion for economics and policy 
• Is a strong communicator – both verbally and in writing 
• Is looking to pursue a career in economics or policy. 

Applications close 19 April 2026

We have timed the program to run across Semester 1 & 2. In applying, please make sure you can attend all the compulsory events and apply with an email address that you can access during the winter break.

Check your eligibility

You must be a currently enrolled female university student studying economics or public policy (undergraduate or Master's level). We have city-focused programs in Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Hobart.

For successful applicants in other locations, including those studying in regional areas, we will endeavour to match you with an appropriate mentor from one of our teams across the country through an entirely virtual program.

Application questions

It is vital that you have conducted thorough research and can clearly articulate in your application why Model Your Future… with Deloitte Access Economics is the right fit for you.

We are looking for brief and to-the-point responses. Please provide a succinct response to the following questions for your application:

• What year do you expect to graduate?
• Why are you inspired by economics or public policy?
• What do you hope to get out of your mentorship?
• Will you be available for the full program (i.e., May to October), including program events?

Getting back to you

At Deloitte Australia, we are absolutely committed to getting back to you as soon as we can. Whether it is by email or phone, we will let you know if you are unsuccessful or if you are progressing to the next step in the process.

You can expect a response back from us in relation to your application for Model Your Future… with Deloitte Access Economics after the close date 19 April 2025.   

To seek further information about the Model Your Future program, don't hesitate to get in touch with our program leads in your region:

• Brisbane – Isabella Sciacca isciacca@deloitte.com.au  
• Canberra – Amy Kerrigan akerrigan@deloitte.com.au
• Melbourne – Steph Moorhouse smoorhouse@deloitte.com.au
• Sydney – Olivia Ru oru@deloitte.com.au
• Perth – Claire O’Donohue  codonohue@deloitte.com.au
• Hobart – Rhian Powell rhpowell@deloitte.com.au

If you are based elsewhere in Australia, please get in touch with Sophie Lebang (slebang@deloitte.com.au) or Rebekah Parker (reparker@deloitte.com.au) to discuss mentorship opportunities in your city.