First Nations Mentor, REAL Program – Impact & Reentry

Saltbush-Social-Enterprises-Limited; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% super

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Full-time fixed term until 30 June 203

Travel allowances

Job summary

Saltbush Social Enterprises is seeking a First Nations Female Mentor in Alice Springs to deliver the REAL Program. The role provides culturally safe, trauma-informed guidance to empower participants toward education, employment and community reconnection.

This full-time fixed-term position in Alice Springs (with outreach to Barkly Region and Correctional facilities) offers a competitive remuneration of around A$75k, plus 12% super, salary packaging and five weeks of annual leave.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with participants across pre- and post-release phases.
• Deliver pre-release mentoring within correctional facilities, including program participation.
• Provide intensive post-release outreach and daily support in the initial transition period.
• Co-develop Transitional Case Plans with participants and the multidisciplinary team.
• Support practical settlement needs including transport, appointments, documentation, Centrelink and banking.
• Assist with work readiness, resumes, interview practice and job retention mentoring.
• Identify and escalates risk and safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate case notes, activity records and outcome data.

Job description

Saltbush Social Enterprises is seeking a First Nations Female Mentor in Alice Springs to deliver the REAL Program. The role provides culturally safe, trauma-informed guidance to empower participants toward education, employment and community reconnection.

This full-time fixed-term position in Alice Springs (with outreach to Barkly Region and Correctional facilities) offers a competitive remuneration of around A$75k, plus 12% super, salary packaging and five weeks of annual leave.