Workforce Australia – First Nations Mentor

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Job Description

Workforce Australia – First Nations Mentor

We have exciting NEW opportunity for a First Nations Mentor in our South Brisbane/Logan location to find Indigenousjob seekers and secure employment for our Workforce Australia Services program.

The role operates across a fast-paced, high-performance environment and will engage with local Indigenous communities.

Locations – South Brisbane

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

About the opportunity:

The mentor will provide intensive mentoring to both Workways Employees and First Nations participants across the region, with the aim of ensuring their transition into employment is successful and sustained. Mentors achieve outcomes by motivating, coaching, and identifying transferable skills required for successful employment. Mentors tailor their services for individual needs so that jobseekers are supported and able to progress towards the labour market to gain and keep meaningful employment.

Being a Mentor involves:

• An understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with people/Participants from a range of backgrounds including Indigenous, youth, mature aged, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively facilitate small groups.
• A proven track record of achieving performance targets and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Sound Information Technology and administration skills.

About You: As an Identified Indigenous Mentor

• You are passionate about your community and connecting people to opportunities
• You are results driven but people focused - always
• You have well developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, liaise and consult with a wide range of stakeholders
• You utilise your professionalism and finely-honed customer service skills when providing support to our customers.
• You understand and have the ability to work within a contractual compliant environment.
• You hold a current driver's licence and are willing to undertake a satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Card as a pre-condition of employment.

About us:

Workways Australia - we get people connected. We’re a high performing, not-for-profit organisation delivering employment, environmental, youth and community services throughout VIC, NSW, and QLD. We are a community focused organisation, committed to making a positive social and economic difference for those living and working in our communities.

What we will also Offer You

• Attractive base salary, enhanced by salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay up to $15,900 per year
• Monthly paid Accrued Days Off (ADO)- Available for Full time employees
• Employee Assistance program including individual coaching and access for immediate family members
• Ability to obtain discounted private health insurance
• Access to discounts for everyday shopping purchases
• A supportive team environment committed to making a difference in the communities we live and work in.
• Ongoing development opportunities, individual training budget and career growth

How to apply:

To apply for this position, and to obtain a position description please click Apply Now to enter our online recruitment portal. Your application should include a resume and cover letter.

Applications close 6 April 2024 (or earlier if a suitable candidate is found)

Workways Australia Limited ACN 141 659 734.

Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory Police check and WWVC/WWCC/Blue Card (as required per State/Territory) as a pre-condition of employment.

This is a program to improve the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in this industry and is an equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

If you have any questions regarding the role please contact recruitment@workways.com.au.

Workways Australia Ltd respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland, and pays its respect to the ongoing living cultures of Aboriginal peoples

Desired Skills and Experience

To download the positions description copy and paste the below link into your web browser:

https://workways.elmotalent.com.au/uploads/workways/files/First%20Nations%20Mentor%20Position%20Decsription%20.pdf