AddressAbout the Role
We are actively seeking to employ a specialised role delivering our Work Ready, Release Ready (WRRR) service in Port Lincoln. You will support prisoners both pre-release and post-release from local prisons under the Work Ready, Release Ready program.
You will work with prisoners pre and post release to engage in services to transition smoothly into society with the aim of preventing re-offending. Work Ready, Release Ready Mentors will deliver sessions which will prepare prisoners for release, case manage prisoners and identify and address vocational and non-vocational support post release to these ex-offenders. You will source and support employment placement and six months or more of post-placement mentoring.
This role is being offered on a part time 20 hours per week, ongoing basis located at our Port Lincoln Site.
About You
To be successful in the role you will be able to:
- Demonstrated experience in a role that requires intensive mentoring to a disadvantaged cohort;
- Strong skills in data entry, ability to use the Microsoft Office suite (including Excel) and ability to type (minimum 30 words per minute);
- A high level of interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage with a wide range of services;
- Experience working in the prison system or with ex-offenders (desired).
You will also be required to:
- Hold a current driver's licence;
- Pass a National Police Check and Vulnerable Persons Check;
- Have qualifications in Employment Services, social sciences with a minimum Certificate IV in a relevant discipline.
About Us
Workskil Australia is a national not-for-profit and charitable organisation, with almost 40 proud years of supporting Australians to achieve sustained economic and social self-reliance. We do this by providing a range of employment, work experience, disability, youth, Indigenous and community services across New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria.
We promote a positive team culture where high performance can thrive. We value excellent customer service, integrity and honesty in our employees. We look for employees who have a genuine passion for working with those in need, are results-focused and can contribute to a strong team. In return for your truly valued contribution we will support your ongoing career development and offer a friendly, supportive & innovative environment for you to thrive.
We work hard every day to:
- Work with our Customers to secure great long-term job opportunities.
- Meet the labour needs of business and industry through quality recruitment services at no cost.
- Assist businesses with diversifying their workforce.
- Provide specialist employment and community services to people seeking work, including people with mental illness, injury or disability and Indigenous Australians.
- Deliver work experience projects to the community.
Our values remain at the heart of everything we do and we strive to conduct our business with the highest degree of care, integrity, respect, honesty and service. We believe that the care, respect and high level of service we give to all of our customers is our key point of difference.
Remuneration
A competitive salary will be negotiated commensurate with skills and experience. As Workskil Australia is a public benevolent institution, we can also offer a portion of the salary through tax effective salary packaging.
About your Application
For your application, please include both a cover letter and resume. Your letter should set out why you are the appropriate candidate for the role. For ease of upload, we encourage you to combine these into one file as a pdf or word document. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you progress in your application for this role Workskil Australia will undertake screening, including medical assessments and police checks to ensure that you can carry out the inherent requirements of this role and that reasonable accommodations can be made. Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a Federal Police Clearance and other checks that may be a requirement of the position. To learn more about working at Workskil Australia head to https://www.workskil.com.au/about-us/work-with-us/
We are actively looking to fill this role and reserve the right to shortlist and interview applicants whilst this advertisement is open so encourage you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.
Workskil Australia is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and applicants who have a disability. We deliver a range of employment and community services to children, young people and their families and are committed to creating a safe environment for children and young people in the delivery of these services.
