Employment Pathways Mentor

genU; Geelong, Wundowie; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Purchased leave options

Discounts at Coles, Woolworths, JB Hi‑

Wellbeing support

Referral bonus

University Study Discount Torrens

Job summary

genU is seeking an Employment Pathways Mentor to support people with disability in Geelong and Werribee. You will assess employment goals, develop tailored pathways, and deliver capacity-building activities that prepare participants for meaningful work opportunities.

You’ll provide mentoring and on-the-job coaching from career planning to securing ongoing employment, helping participants build confidence and independence in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV in disability, community services, employment services or a related field.
• Experience in disability or a similar field.
• Experience in the employment sector.
• Current first aid + CPR certificate.
• Ability to transport participants; valid driver’s license; car & fully comprehensive insurance.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate required; genU will assist.

Responsibilities

• 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 with participants, families and support networks.
• Deliver capacity-building activities including career planning, job readiness, confidence building and employment preparation.
• Provide mentoring and on-the-job coaching for volunteering, work experience and paid employment opportunities.
• Conduct participant and workplace assessments, provide post-placement support and foster relationships with employers for sustainable outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records in line with policies and legislative requirements.

Skills

Person-centred approach

Individualised plans

Job readiness

Capacity building

Mentoring

Education

Certificate IV in disability / related field

Tools

Driver's license & car

Job description

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’s license, 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.)

Bonus points for

• 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