Employment Pathways Mentor

Karingal; Geelong; Sur place; AUD 47 000 - 51 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packaging up to 15900 tax-free

Purchased leave options

Discounts at 450+ retailers

University study discount 25% Torrens

Wellbeing support 24/7 EAP

Referral bonus

Résumé du poste

genU is seeking an Employment Pathways Mentor to support people with disability in Geelong and Werribee. You will help participants build skills, confidence and pathways to employment, delivering career planning, job readiness and capacity-building activities.

You will mentor and coach participants through volunteering, work experience and paid work, conducting assessments and maintaining relationships with employers for sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• First aid and CPR certificate are required.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate are needed and genU will assist.

Responsabilités

• Support people with disability to identify and achieve employment goals.
• Develop, review and update individualised employment plans with participants and families.
• Deliver capacity-building activities: career planning, job readiness, confidence building, skills development and employment preparation.
• Provide mentoring and on-the-job coaching for volunteering, work experience and paid employment.
• Conduct participant and workplace assessments, provide post-placement support, and maintain employer relationships.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with policies and requirements.

Connaissances

First aid CPR

Formation

Certificate IV in disability, community services, employment services or related field

Description du poste

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Location: Djilang + Wathaurong Country | Geelong + Werribee
Salary: $34.58 - $36.65 per hour + Superannuation + NFP Salary Packaging

Employment status: Part-Time (0.6 FTE)
Job number: 3696

Hey you!

genU are looking for an Employment Pathways Mentor to work in our Geelong - Werribee locations. As an Employment Pathways Mentor, you will support people with disability to build the skills, confidence and experience needed to achieve their employment goals. Working with participants individually and in group settings, you will assess employment aspirations and support needs, develop tailored employment pathways, and deliver capacity-building activities that prepare participants for meaningful work opportunities.

You will provide mentoring and practical support throughout the employment journey, from career planning and job readiness through to securing and maintaining employment, empowering participants to achieve greater independence and workplace success.

At genU, we’re a profit-for-purpose organisation, reinvesting our success back into programs to create real social impact. From disability and aged care support to community-focused initiatives, we’re here to help people live their best lives.

What you’ll do

As an Employment Pathways Mentor in our Employment Pathways team, you’ll:

• Support people with disability to identify and achieve their employment goals using a person-centred employment pathways approach.
• Develop, review and update individualised employment plans in collaboration with participants, families and key support networks.
• Deliver tailored capacity-building activities, including career planning, job readiness, confidence building, skills development and employment preparation.
• Provide mentoring and on-the-job coaching to support participants in volunteering, work experience and paid employment opportunities.
• Conduct participant and workplace assessments, provide post-placement support, and foster positive relationships with employers to achieve sustainable employment outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and administrative records while ensuring compliance with organisational policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

What you’ll bring

• Minimum Certificate IV in disability, community services,employment services or a related field
• Previous experience working in disability or a similar field
• Previous experience working within the employment sector
• Current first aid + CPR certificate
• Ability to transport participants as required, current driver’slicense, car & fully comprehensive insurance.

(You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)

• Experience working in disability, community services or employment services.
• Knowledge of the NDIS and broader disability support sector.

Why you’ll love working at genU

At genU, we’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone is empowered to play their part in the important work that we do.

We welcome diversity in all its forms including disability, culture, gender, age, sexuality and religion and celebrate the unique perspectives and experience each of us brings.

You’ll also get

• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
• 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

You can view the full position description on the genU careers page HERE . (Only from our careers page.)

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 our team at [e-mail] or 03 5249 6119.