Employment Mentor

MobReady; Sydney; In loco; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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MobReady invites applications for an Employment mentor to support First Nations people exiting incarceration in Western Sydney. The role provides up to 6 months pre-release and 12 months post-release, focusing on community, culture and employment reintegration.

The position is a full-time contract until 30 June 2030, based at the Penrith office, Monday to Friday. The role encompasses facilitation, mentoring and guidance within our REAL program.

Competenze

• Experience in similar programs or industry.
• Connection to First Nations community and culture.
• Knowledge of the justice system and its impact on First Nations communities.

Mansioni

• Workshop and program facilitation.
• Cultural activities.
• Administrative tasks.
• Compliance management.
• Community engagement.
• Mentoring of First Nations people exiting incarceration.
• Case management.
• Employer engagement.
• Employment placement.
• Service referrals and advocacy.
• Stakeholder engagement.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Commerciality

Teamwork

Time management

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About MobReady:

MobReady is an Aboriginal owned & operated organisation with a purpose to create culturally safe pathways for our people into employment. Established in 2021 as part of the Indigeco group, MobReady now has multiple programs and services being delivered across NSW, ACT & QLD.

With exciting growth across the business, we have some deadly opportunities to join our team and help lead the impact!

We currently offer:

• Traineeships & Apprenticeships
• Pre-Employment Programs
• Mentoring
• The RISE Project - Rebuilding your Identity and Strength for Employment
• REAL - Reconnection, Employment and Learning
• Journey to Success - School programs

The Role:

We are actively looking for an Employment mentor to join our REAL team to support First Nations people exiting incarceration in Western Sydney. You'll provide culturally safe support upto 6-months pre-release and continue supporting 12-months post-release with a strong focus on reconnection to community, culture and employment.

This is a full-time contract until June 30, 2030, and will be based out of our Penrith office Monday to Friday.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Workshop & program facilitation
• Cultural activities
• Administrations tasks
• Compliance management
• Community engagement
• Mentoring of First Nations people exiting incarceration
• Case management
• Employer engagement
• Employment placement
• Service referrals & advocacy
• Stakeholder engagement

The above list is not exhaustive, and the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the company.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Relevant experience in similar programs or industry.
• Connection to the First Nations community and culture
• Knowledge and understanding of the Justice system and it's impact on First Nations communities.

Skills & Competencies:

• Customer service focused: committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels - written, phone and face to face.
• Communication: the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication style depending upon the audience.
• Attention to detail: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally.
• Commerciality: ability to apply knowledge in a practical, commercial manner.
• Teamwork: willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members.
• Time management/organisation: accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given, and carry out administrative duties within portfolio in an efficient and timely manner.

Personal Attributes:

• Professional approach.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident manner.
• Positive approach to change.
• Strong administrative skills
• Ability to manage conflict

Criteria:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• A valid/current Australian Driver's License is required to complete the roles and responsibilities of this position.
• A clear criminal history is required to complete the roles and responsibilities of this position.
• Connection to community & culture

This is a targeted position under the anti-Discrimination Act 1977 persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply and preference for the role.

Justin Biles

General Manager

M:0435 857 811

E:[e-mail]