Employment Mentor - Casual (First Nations Identified)

AMES Australia; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Cultural leave

12% Superannuation

Job summary

AMES Australia in Blacktown is seeking a Casual Employment Mentor who identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to support job seekers in overcoming barriers to employment. You will manage an individual caseload, provide guidance, and liaise with employers to facilitate suitable opportunities within a structured timeframe.

The role offers competitive hourly pay of $44.49 plus 12% super, a supportive team culture, flexible working arrangements, and cultural leave provisions designed to

Qualifications

• Clear communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job seekers.
• Strong time management and organisational abilities.
• Proven problem solving and advocacy capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised employment support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job seekers.
• Manage a caseload and coordinate job search activities and reverse marketing.
• Liaise with employers to create suitable employment opportunities.
• Assist with career planning and barriers analysis for clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Second language

Driver's licence

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Employment Mentor - Casual (First Nations Identified)

Employment | Blacktown | Casual

• Casual position available, based at our Blacktownlocation
• Support job seeker clients who identify asAboriginalor Torres Strait Islander, to address/overcomebarriers to employment
• We are seeking applications for an EmploymentMentor from candidates who identify as being fromAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to theexemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (ADA) granted by Anti-Discrimination NSW toAMES Australia.
• Hourly rate is $44.49 + 12% super
• Other benefits include:
• Regular performance feedback and performance reviewprocess
• Supportive environment and caring work culture withwork/life balance
• Cultural Diversity
• Cultural leave*
• Flexible working arrangements will beconsidered
• Salary packaging (Full FBT employer) including:superannuation, Novated Leases, laptops, mobile phones,professionaldevelopment, subscriptions andmemberships, and briefcases
• Flare Employee Discounts Program
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

AMES Australia acknowledges thetraditional custodians of thelands and waters where we liveand work. We pay respect totheir elders past, present andemerging.

*AMES Australia offerscultural, ceremonial, andrepresentative leave to supportAboriginal and Torres StraitIslander employees in observingsignificant cultural practices,attending community meetingsand ceremonies, and fulfillingofficial duties with the FirstPeoples’ Assembly ofVictoria.

About the position

We are seeking applications for a casualEmploymentMentor from candidates who identify as being fromAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to theexemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act1977 (ADA) granted by Anti-Discrimination NSW to AMESAustralia.

If successful in your application as Employment Mentor, you willprovide individualised support, assistance and guidance toAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander job seekersaddressing/overcoming barriers to employment and ensuring that theygain suitable employment opportunities within an appropriate timeframe. You will negotiate, monitor and review the delivery ofemployment support services for clients. This involves the casemanagement of a caseload of job seekers, reverse marketingcandidates, job search training and supporting employers as theytake on candidates who identify as an Aboriginal or Torres StraitIslander person.

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the localAboriginal community and knowledge of the Aboriginal concept ofsocial and emotional well-being,culture and wisdom
• Some case management or client liaison experience,including work with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders andthe challenges they face
• A current valid Driver's Licence will be required for thisrole
• A current Working With Children Check (Employee)
• A working knowledge and understanding of employment supportservices, specifically for Aboriginal or Torres StraitIslandercohort and the challenges they face
• Demonstrated knowledge of current labour market trends
• Demonstrated record of success in placement of job seekersinto employment or experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive job seekerassessment, identifying barriers to employment and preparingindividual career or job plans
• Proven ability to motivate clients, and advocate andnegotiate on their behalf
• Highly developed communication and interpersonalskills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills toimplement innovative job seeker focused solutions to gainemployment
• Strong time management, organisational and well developedcomputer skills
• Demonstrated positive values of integrity, reliability,teamwork and professionalism consistent with the AMES Visionand demonstrated commitment to the quality and continuousimprovement principles
• Ability to speak a second language will be highlyregarded

Applications for this position will be accepted up to 6pm on Friday, 6 November 2026 however interviews andother selection processes will commence as suitable applicationsare received.

About us

AMES Australia is a statutory authority which specialises in thedelivery of education, training, employment, settlement andcommunity services to a culturally and linguistically diverse(CALD) client base.

AMES Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce andstrongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and peoplewith disabilities.

For more information about our commitment to Diversity andInclusion please click here

AMES Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides bythe Occupational Health and Safety Act. Applicants must havethe right to work in Australia. All offers of employment aresubject to a satisfactory police check and provision of a currentWorking with Children Check (where required for position).

AMES Australia's Values are: Responsiveness, Integrity,Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human Rights