Employment Mentor

This exciting full-time position in Sunshine, VIC offers you the opportunity to showcase your passion for making a positive impact on people's lives. As an Employment Mentor, you will play a pivotal role in providing invaluable guidance and support to job seekers in their search for employment. You will work closely with clients to identify their skills and strengths, develop their resumes and job applications, and prepare them for interviews, all while ensuring their individual needs are met.

Employment Mentors go beyond matching clients with job opportunities. They also provide ongoing support and coaching to help them thrive in their new roles. By offering career development advice, addressing any issues that may arise, and encouraging their professional growth, you will help clients build fulfilling careers and achieve their full potential.

Client Details

Our client offers tailored support to long-term job seekers, helping them overcome potential barriers to employment and secure meaningful work. Their personalised approach is designed to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring they receive the guidance and resources necessary to achieve success in their job search. They work to positively influence employer and community perceptions about employing people who are or are at risk of being long-term unemployed and provide personal job seeker reverse marketing services.

Description

If you are someone who enjoys making a difference in people's lives, has a remarkable ability to do multiple tasks, is an effective and confident communicator with a proactive approach, and someone who can go out to the market and connect with new potential business, then this is the position for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personalised one-on-one mentoring and support to job seekers in their job search journey, guiding them through the process with empathy, encouragement, and expertise.
• Conduct comprehensive skills evaluations and deliver tailored job search training, including resume writing, interview preparation, and job application strategies, to equip job seekers with the tools and knowledge for success.
• Coordinate and facilitate work experience opportunities and other job readiness programs, helping job seekers gain practical experience and develop the skills necessary for their desired career path.
• Offer post-placement assistance and follow-up support, ensuring job retention and success for job seekers, and providing ongoing guidance and support to overcome any challenges they may face.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with local businesses, actively engaging with employers to identify and create employment opportunities for job seekers and establishing long-lasting relationships to facilitate sustainable employment outcomes.

Profile

To be considered for this position we are looking for the following;

• Proven experience in a customer-focused role, demonstrating exceptional customer service skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse individuals.
• Sales experience is highly desirable, as you will connect job seekers with employers and cultivate partnerships with local businesses to create employment opportunities.
• Strong IT skills and meticulous attention to detail, as you will be responsible for data entry, administration, and documentation.
• Excellent communication and rapport-building skills, with the ability to connect with job seekers, understand their needs, and provide guidance and support compassionately and professionally.
• Previous experience in Employment Mentoring or related fields preferred, but not essential - comprehensive training and support provided for the right candidate.

Job Offer

If you're seeking to invest your career with an organisation that cares and values individual growth, this opportunity is one to be considered!

• Competitive salary package, including a company car or car allowance for your convenience and flexibility.
• Salary-sacrificing.
• A laptop and mobile phone are provided.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of job seekers, supporting them in achieving their employment goals and making a positive impact in the community.
• Professional and supportive work environment, with opportunities for growth, development, and advancement within the organisation.

This is an ideal opportunity for individuals who are proactive, compassionate, results-oriented, and passionate about empowering job seekers and making a positive impact in their community. The organisation values individual growth, fosters positive change, and creates meaningful employment outcomes for job seekers.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume by clicking APPLY NOW! For more information or to schedule a confidential discussion, contact James or email james.koutsodontis@adecco.com.au to arrange a convenient time.

Candidates must be available for a face-to-face video interview with Adecco as a first step for this role.