At a Glance
- Tasks: Support parents in overcoming barriers and achieving their goals through community connections.
- Company: Bamara, a First Nation’s organisation dedicated to community empowerment.
- Benefits: Bonus leave, birthday leave, wellness programs, and discounts on leading brands.
- Other info: Engaging role with opportunities for personal growth and cultural competency training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Studying or completed Certificate III in Community Services; experience with Aboriginal communities preferred.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Job Category: Community Services, Employment Services
About Bamara
We bring years of experience and authentic engagement in regional, remote, and urban locations to our services. Bamara has a long history of working respectfully alongside communities and the people who live in them assisting and supporting community and individual goal achievement. Bamara's footprint extends across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland. Our focus is on building individual and community capacity and prosperity through the design and delivery of projects, programs and initiatives underpinned by Australian government (state and federal) funding.
Culture and Community
Bamara is a First Nation’s organisation, all staff are expected to participate in connection with community, respect relationships and apply this respect to each participant we work with across all diverse cultural backgrounds.
Salary and Benefits
- 3 days bonus leave during the Christmas/New Year period
- Birthday leave
- Yearly Flu shot
- Retail and Entertainment discounts across leading brands through Flare Benefits program
- Opportunities to upskill with qualifications in Community Services
- Employee Assistance program for staff and their immediate families
- Access to our wellness partner program with C-5
- First Nations Perspective training
- Rewards and recognition program
About the role
The Parent Pathway Support Mentor is responsible for the delivery of the Parent Pathways Program for Bamara on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The role is to deliver assistance to Participants by working closely with them to identify their barriers and create achievable steps and goals. The Support Mentor will create connections to local support services in the community for our Parent Pathway participants. Support Mentors are committed to creating, designing and delivering culturally competent services to positively impact local communities whilst driving sustainability, independence and prosperity to all our participants. This will be achieved through building participant confidence, developing their skills and walking beside parents as they navigate their own journey. Support Mentors are to source eligible participants within the community by engaging in local events, community activities and by attending local services to actively promote the service.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Has completed or is currently studying Certificate III (or above) in Community Services
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, organisations and communities
- Understanding of typical barriers faced by unemployed participants, particularly parents returning to the workforce or entering it for the first time after having children
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to meet and exceed outcome-focused KPIs
- Promotional, marketing and representational and advocacy skills
- Ability to build rapport quickly and effectively
- Time management and organisational skills
- Experience in community services, employment services and/or social services
- Experience working with parents who have had children with them in case management appointments
- Experience in working with Participants to address barriers
- Must pass and have a current Police Check (ongoing requirement for employment)
- Must pass and have a current Working with Children Check/Blue Card and/or Vulnerable Persons Check (ongoing requirement for employment)
- Must have access to a vehicle for community engagement and stakeholder engagement purposes
Parent Pathways Support Mentor employer: Bamara
Bamara is an exceptional employer that prioritises community engagement and individual growth, making it a rewarding place to work as a Job Placement Officer. With generous benefits such as bonus leave during the festive season, opportunities for professional development in Community Services, and a strong commitment to cultural respect, employees thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment. Located across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland, Bamara offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative work culture.
