Indigenous Employment Mentor

genU; Armadale; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑f

Extra leave: wellbeing, annual, and个人

Discounts at retailers

Job summary

MatchWorks in Armadale, WA is seeking an Indigenous Employment Mentor to support people toward meaningful work. You will build relationships, assess strengths and goals, and provide practical guidance to connect clients with opportunities and services.

Training and support will be provided; an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Position is noted. A driver’s license and reliable vehicle are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate required.
• No prior Employment Services experience required.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort with using computers and learning new systems.
• Ability to manage a busy workload.

Responsibilities

• Get to know the people you support and help them work towards employment.
• Build strong relationships and provide ongoing guidance and encouragement.
• Help people overcome challenges and connect with useful services, training and job opportunities.
• Connect with employers and community organisations to create pathways to work.
• Celebrate successes and support people every step of their journey.

Skills

People skills

Build trust

Mentoring experience

Positive attitude

Computing skills

Driver's license

Job description

Location: Whadjuk Noongar Country – Armadale WA
Salary: $65,000 - $72,000 + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits

Extra leave: 10 days wellbeing leave, 20 days annual leave, 13 days personal leave
Employment status: Full Time Permanent
Job number: 3431

This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Position.

Hey you!

MatchWorks is looking for an Indigenous Employment Mentor who's passionate about helping people achieve their goals and find meaningful work.

In this role, you'll build strong relationships with the people you support, taking the time to understand their strengths, goals and what matters most to them. You'll provide practical support and encouragement, helping people overcome challenges and connect with opportunities that can change their future.

You don't need Employment Services experience to apply. If you're a great communicator who enjoys helping others and building relationships, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

What you’ll do

• Get to know the people you support and help them work towards employment.
• Build strong relationships and provide ongoing guidance and encouragement.
• Help people overcome challenges and connect with useful services, training and job opportunities.
• Connect with employers and community organisations to create pathways to work.
• Celebrate successes and support people every step of their journey.

What you’ll bring

• Great people skills and the ability to build trust.
• Experience supporting, mentoring or helping others.
• A positive approach to solving problems and overcoming challenges.
• Confidence using computers and learning new systems.
• Good organisation skills and the ability to manage a busy workload.
• Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle (highly regarded).

We value community involvement, lived experience and a genuine desire to help others succeed.

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

Why you’ll love working at MatchWorks

At MatchWorks, 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
• Extra leave - 10 days wellbeing leave, 20 days annual leave, 13 days personal leave
• 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

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 Talent Acquisition on [e-mail] or 03 5249 6119