At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Indigenous individuals in achieving their employment goals and overcoming challenges.
- Company: Join MatchWorks, a diverse and inclusive workplace dedicated to empowering communities.
- Benefits: Enjoy extra leave, salary packaging, discounts, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: No prior experience needed; training provided for your success.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building meaningful relationships.
- Qualifications: Great people skills and a passion for helping others succeed.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Position. MatchWorks is looking for an Indigenous Employment Mentor who's passionate about helping people achieve their goals and find meaningful work. In this role, you'll build strong relationships with the people you support, taking the time to understand their strengths, goals and what matters most to them. You'll provide practical support and encouragement, helping people overcome challenges and connect with opportunities that can change their future. You don't need Employment Services experience to apply. If you're a great communicator who enjoys helping others and building relationships, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
What you’ll do
- Get to know the people you support and help them work towards employment.
- Build strong relationships and provide ongoing guidance and encouragement.
- Help people overcome challenges and connect with useful services, training and job opportunities.
- Connect with employers and community organisations to create pathways to work.
- Celebrate successes and support people every step of their journey.
What you’ll bring
- Great people skills and the ability to build trust.
- Experience supporting, mentoring or helping others.
- A positive approach to solving problems and overcoming challenges.
- Confidence using computers and learning new systems.
- Good organisation skills and the ability to manage a busy workload.
- Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle (highly regarded).
We value community involvement, lived experience and a genuine desire to help others succeed. (You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)
Why you’ll love working at MatchWorks
- Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits.
- Extra leave - 10 days wellbeing leave, 20 days annual leave, 13 days personal leave.
- Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.
- Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi.
- University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
- Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program.
- Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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