Job Mentor

Bamara; Ingham; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Bamara is seeking part-time Job Mentors to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants in Ingham. Roles are Tue, Wed and Fri totaling 22.8 hours, focusing on tailored mentoring, guidance, and advocacy from job search to job maintenance.

You will walk alongside participants in their employment journey within a culturally safe, strengths-based service and collaborate with local employers and training providers to build sustainable pathways.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring or coaching in a professional setting.
• Ability to build rapport with First Nations participants.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload, both in team and independently.
• WWCC and police check clearance required.
• Knowledge of local industry job requirements is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, respectful relationships with First Nations participants.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to support work readiness.
• Assist clients in identifying career goals and developing job plans.
• Prepare and assist participants to keep employment once gained.
• Connect participants with suitable training, employment, and community support services.
• Liaise with employers to support sustainable employment outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with Workforce Australia obligations.

Skills

Mentor/coach

First Nations engagement

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Feedback/guidance

Caseload management

Time management

Empathy

Industry pathways knowledge

Employer partnerships

WWCC

Police check

MYID

Job description

We bring years of experience and authentic engagement in regional, remote, and urban locations to our services.

Bamara has long history of working respectfully alongside communities and the people who live in them assisting and supporting community and individual goal achievement.

Bamara footprint extends across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland. Our focus is on building individual and community capacity and prosperity through the design and delivery of projects, programs and initiatives underpinned by Australian government (state and federal) funding.

Culture and Community

Bamara is a First Nation’s organisation, all staff are expected to participate in connection with community, respect relationships and apply this respect to each participant we work with across all diverse cultural backgrounds

Salary and Benefits

• 3 days bonus leave during the Christmas/New Year period
• Birthday leave
• Yearly Flu shot
• Retail and Entertainment discounts acrossleading brands through Flare Benefits program
• Opportunities to upskill with qualifications in Community Services
• Employee Assistance program for staff and their immediate families
• Access to our wellness partner program with C-5
• First Nations Perspective training
• Rewards and recognition program

Job Description

About us

As a proud First Nations Specialist provider under the Workforce Australia contract, we are committed to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through culturally safe , strengths- based employment services. Our team supports participants to build confidence, develop skills and connect with meaningful employment and training opportunities

The role

We are seeking Part Time passionate and culturally aware Job Mentors to join our team in the locations of Ingham. The working days will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday - 22.8 hours.

As a job mentor, you will walk alongside our First Nations participants, offering tailored mentoring, guidance, and advocacy throughout their employment journey from finding work to maintaining work.

Key Responsibilities

As a Job Mentor at Bamara, you will play a crucial role in guiding and supporting individuals in their professional development. Working within an innovative and dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the career growth of our participants and their communities.

• Build strong, respectful relationshipswith First Nations participants
• Provide individualised mentoring and coaching to supportwork readiness
• Assist clients in identifying career goals and developing job plans
• Prepare and assist participants to keep employment once gained.
• Connect participantswith suitable training, employment, and community support services
• Liaise with employers to support sustainable employment outcomes
• Maintain accurate records and comply with Workforce Australia contractual obligations

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

• Proven experience or the ability tomentor or coach individuals in a professional setting
• Ability to build rapport with First Nations participants
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and guidance to support First Nations participants
• Abilityto work collaborativelyin a team and independentlyto manage a caseload
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Empathy and patience when working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge oflocal industry-specific job requirements and career pathways is an advantage
• The ability to regularly build employer partnerships by marketing participant strengths, skills, and workplace readiness
• Must have WWCC and be able to satisfactorilypass a police check
• Ability to obtain a MYID strength of standard

Why Join us?

• Culturally safe and inclusive workplace
• Ongoing professionaldevelopment and cultural learning
• Opportunitiesto make a genuine impact in the community
• Supportive and passionate team environment