First Nations Male Mentor - Darwin

RGIT Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% super

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Saltbush is seeking a compassionate Male Mentor to join our Indigenous Skills and Employment Program in Darwin. You will provide strengths-based mentoring and personalised support that helps participants achieve their goals and build brighter futures.

Using a culturally safe approach, you will mentor participants through life and employment challenges, coordinating with Trainers, Course Coordinators and community partners to promote lasting, positive change.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring or coaching in social services.
• Ability to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities respectfully.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strengths-based mentoring and coaching to participants.
• Help participants define and achieve personal, education and employment goals.
• Build positive relationships to encourage engagement and resilience.
• Collaborate with Trainers, Course Coordinators and community partners.
• Connect participants with appropriate support services.
• Maintain accurate participant records and contribute to program reporting.
• Promote culturally safe, respectful and inclusive service delivery.

Skills

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Cultural awareness

Job description

Darwin, Northern Territory 0801, Australia • A$75,000 - A$80,000

Full-time Contract Mid-level Senior

Posted 03 Sep 2026

Description

Join Our Team as a First Nations Mentor at Saltbush!

Saltbush is seeking a compassionate, culturally aware and motivated Male Mentor to join our Indigenous Skills and Employment Program in Darwin. Working alongside a dedicated team, you'll provide strengths-based mentoring and personalised support that helps participants achieve their goals and build brighter futures.

• Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
• Excellent Remuneration: $75k - $80k + 12% super + salary packaging + 5 weeks annual leave
• Hours: Normal business hours, with flexibility for additional hours as needed
• Travel: Not an inherent requirement of the role; however, occasional travel may be required depending on program needs.

This position is identified for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT).

This position is only open to male applicants due to a genuine occupational qualification (GOQ) under Section 30 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) and Section 35 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT), as permitted by our contract for the Indigenous Skills and Employment Program to ensure culturally appropriate service delivery.

About Saltbush:Saltbush Social Enterprises is a Northern Territory not-for-profit organisation committed to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through education, employment and community-driven programs. We work alongside participants to build confidence, develop skills and create meaningful pathways to employment and brighter futures.

The Role:As a Mentor within Employment Services at Saltbush, you will play a vital role in empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants to overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve sustainable employment.

The role is designated for a person of Aboriginal heritage to be part of the team that will be working directly for the advancement of local Aboriginal community members.

Using a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally safe approach, you will mentor and coach participants through life and employment challenges, facilitating learning, self-awareness and positive behavioural change.

This role requires an understanding of the multiple and complex employment barriers many people face working with a case load of individuals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strengths-based mentoring and coaching to participants.
• Support participants to develop and achieve personal, education and employment goals.
• Build positive relationships that encourage engagement, confidence and resilience.
• Work collaboratively with Trainers, the Course Coordinator and community partners.
• Connect participants with appropriate support services where required.
• Maintain accurate participant records and contribute to program reporting.
• Promote culturally safe, respectful and inclusive practices in all aspects of service delivery.

For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description.

• This is an Identified Position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, with evidence of Aboriginality required prior to employment.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships and support people using a strengths-based approach.
• Understanding of the barriers experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in education and employment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Willingness to complete the Saltbush Mentoring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Mentors qualification during probation.

Employment Requirements:

Successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain:

• National Police Clearance (no more than 3 months old)
• Valid NT OCHRE Card
• Current Unrestricted/Open Driver Licence
• Current First Aid Certification
• Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.

Company Overview

Saltbush is a not-for-profit organisation that was developed in response to the critical need for grassroots opportunities that create prosperity parity for marginalised Territorians.