AddressThe Waalitj Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that strives to be a leader in the provision of education, business and employment opportunities for First Nations People. We aim to influence and inspire the empowerment of First Nations People through our diverse work force. We are passionate about our focus in providing education, employment, and business opportunities.
About the Program:
The Waalitj Foundation delivers the Australian Government’s Workforce Australia program, in partnership with the Department of Employment and Workforce Relations, boosting employment prospects across Kalgoorlie.
This program model consolidates the existing Jobactive program providing enhanced services and support for people looking for work. Through this program, the Waalitj Foundation delivers a range of enhanced services including building job ready skills, training and qualification support, mentoring, networking opportunities and post-placement support.
About the Opportunity:
The Employment Mentor is responsible for working individually with participants and support networks to assist them into employment and training opportunities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build upon partnerships within the community and run programs, workshops, meetings, and provide intensive individual mentoring to participants.
The Employment Mentor will be based in our Kalgoorlie office, working alongside a team of other Mentors and reporting into the Program Manager.
This is a full-time fixed term position until June 2025.
About you:
To be suitable for this role you will need to demonstrate the following experience and attributes:
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of mentoring support and assistance to job seekers with complex needs
- Experience in employment services
- Ability to gather data and complete reporting requirements
- Ability to navigate database or CRM systems
- Ability to work collaboratively with employers, community organisations and support services
- Ability to engage, network and maintain relationships
- Have knowledge and understanding around barriers to employment
- Ability to work within a small team and independently
- High level of communication skills, both verbal and written
- Pro-active, self-starter
Essential Requirements:
- Police clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)
- C Class Driver's Licence
- You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job
What We Offer You:
- An attractive salary including Salary Packaging
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Staff Giving Program
- Health and Wellbeing Program
- Free parking on site
- A friendly, supportive and flexible work environment
Application Details:
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Please apply with a Cover Letter and Resume by Friday 14 June 5pm AWST.
For position related inquiries please contact the People and Capability Team at **@wf.org.au
NB: Shortlisting may happen prior to closing date.
