Senior Mentor – Upper Hunter Region in Muswellbrook

Make a difference in the lives of parents and their children in your community! At Mai-Wel Limited, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to build skills, confidence and achieve meaningful employment outcomes. As part of the Australian Government's Parent Pathways Program, we're seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Mentor to support parents with children under six years of age to build confidence, achieve education and employment goals; creating positive outcomes for their families.

Based across the Upper Hunter region, this role combines case management, community engagement, coaching and advocacy to support parents to navigate barriers and move towards greater independence. This role will work across multiple locations, e.g. working week may consist of:

• 2 days in Muswellbrook
• 2 days in Singleton
• 1 day outreach servicing Scone and Merriwa

Travel across the Upper Hunter region forms a regular part of this position.

As a Senior Mentor, you will:

• Provide person-centred mentoring, coaching and case management to support parents in achieving education, employment and personal goals.
• Support parents overcome complex barriers by connecting parents with appropriate community, employment and support services.
• Develop tailored action plans, conduct regular reviews and monitor progress.
• Promote the Parent Pathways Program and engage with local communities across the Upper Hunter region.
• Build strong partnerships with employers, stakeholders and community organisations to create opportunities and referral pathways.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to compliance, quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.

We’re looking for someone who is/has:

• Compassionate, organised and resilient, who enjoys empowering others to achieve their goals.
• A positive mentor and coach who can inspire confidence and resilience.
• A strong relationship builder who can engage effectively with parents, employers and community partners.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Skilled at identifying challenges early and implementing practical solutions.
• Experience working within employment services, community services, social services, family support or a related sector.
• Demonstrated experience providing person-centred support and case management for individuals facing complex challenges.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites while managing competing priorities.
• Sound administration and technology skills.

You will hold, be working towards or, be willing to undertake a 'Diploma or higher qualification' in a relevant field associated with parent pathways, such as: Social Work, Community Services, Counselling, Employment Services, Children's Services, Youth Work.

At Mai-Wel, you'll be joining a values-driven organisation committed to Respect, Integrity and Excellence, where people are empowered to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact every day.

Mai-Wel is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all genders and ages, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.