At a Glance
- Tasks: Empower clients by providing pre-employment support and guiding them towards sustainable work or education.
- Company: Join BUSY At Work, a not-for-profit with nearly 50 years of experience in skilling solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive bonuses, extra leave days, and a dedicated training budget for personal growth.
- Other info: Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities for internal advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your mentoring skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in creating development plans and excellent communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 $ per year.
Our purpose is to make skills, education and employment accessible to every person, so they can create their own world of unbounded possibilities.
About BUSY… BUSY At Work is part of The BUSY Group, a not-for-profit organisation. Presenting nearly 50 years’ experience in skilling solutions and services to employers and businesses, job seekers and students, through apprenticeship support services, employment, education support programs, and vocational training.
About the Role… As a Mentor working in our Workforce Australia GEN Contract you will provide pre-employment support to improve the work-readiness of customers and assist them into sustainable work or education. You will conduct assessments to identify barriers and provide direction and support to ensure their journey into appropriate and sustainable employment. Engage and refer job ready participants to our Recruitment Partner and assist them with their barriers by referring them to community organisations. You will work closely with customers by supporting them with job search activities including interview coaching, budgeting and resume preparation along with matching participants to current vacancies. This role is based at our Noosa Office full time, fixed term until June 2027 with the possibility of extension working 8:30am-5pm on Monday-Friday.
- ACHIEVABLE and generous bonus incentive plans
- 3 additional paid annual leave days – 3 days Christmas closure
- Clear pathways for internal advancement
- Dedicated training budget for personal and professional growth
- BUSY Benefits program - retail discounts and access to Fitness Passport
- Enjoy work that genuinely impacts lives
- Employee Assistance Program with Sonder Wellbeing App
- Work as part of a team whilst working autonomously with your clients!
CHAMPION OUR CLIENTS; BE THE PERSON WHO BELIEVES IN THEM TODAY!
- Create detailed action plans that establish a customer’s employment and lifestyle goals
- MOTIVATE and EMPOWER our clients through their employment journey
- Identify and develop customer capability and facilitate appropriate referrals
- Maintain regular contact and provide ongoing support to customers
- Lead our community into educating them through your self-guided workshops
- Record all actions within the required timeframes, ensuring all schedules are maintained regularly with documentary evidence
A bit about you...
- Demonstrated experience in creating development plans and following up on the progress
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to adapt style to suit the audience
- High level of computer literacy
- Ability to obtain a Blue Card and National Police Check with no outcomes
- Candidates with relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience within the Coaching and Mentoring or a similar type of sector are highly desirable
Next steps... Candidate care is important to us, this role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role. The BUSY Group is an Organisation that puts the best interest of children and young people first by adhering to the Child Safety Organisation National Principles. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks. The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, veterans, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
Mentor employer: Busy At Work
At BUSY At Work, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people by providing access to skills, education, and employment opportunities. Our vibrant work culture fosters collaboration and community engagement, allowing you to build strong relationships while enjoying generous benefits like additional paid leave, a dedicated training budget, and a supportive team environment. Join us in our Dandenong office and be part of a not-for-profit organisation that values your growth and empowers you to create unbounded possibilities for the youth in our community.
