Mentor

Sureway; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay rates

Performance bonus scheme

Birthday leave

Additional leave after 3 years

Ongoing learning and development

Team recognition programs

Job summary

Sureway is seeking a dedicated Mentor based in Belconnen to support parents and carers with young children. You will provide practical guidance, coach participants, and maintain case records while navigating local services and resources.

The role involves traveling within the Capital region; a current driver’s license is required and a work vehicle is supplied. This contract focuses on empowering families to achieve personal and professional goals.

Qualifications

• Lived experience as a parent or carer is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to solve problems and plan steps to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support parents in individual sessions.
• Run local events to attract participants.
• Assess needs and identify activities to support goals.
• Lead group sessions in the community.
• Connect participants with community resources and support networks.
• Maintain accurate case management records.

Skills

Lived experience

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Cert III in community services/related field

Job description

Join our dedicated team to support parents and carers with young children. We're on the lookout for a passionate Mentor to help us make a lasting impact.

Our Parent Pathways contract assists parents with young children to identify their goals and facilitate activities that help them achieve success in their personal and professional lives.

This role provides practical support, problem-solving and guides/coaches a caseload to enable participants to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Based in Belconnen.

Duties

• Mentor and support parents in individual sessions
• Run events locally to attract participants
• Assess participants needs and identify activities to support goals
• Lead group sessions in the community
• Connect participants with community resources and support networks to overcome challenges
• Maintain accurate case management records

What are we looking for?

• Lived experience (as a parent, carer, foster parent, grandparent etc)
• Cert III in a relevant field (community services, mental health, employment services) or willingness to work towards one
• A current driver's licence, required to travel within the Capital region and outlying areas - Work vehicle supplied
• Ability to problem solve and break larger targets into smaller, achievable steps

Benefits

At Sureway, we believe in offering more than just a job. We providegrowth, support, and rewardsthat help you thrive both professionally and personally.

• We pay above award rates- because your time and talent are worth more
• Performance bonus scheme -based on meeting benchmarks
• Birthday leave- celebrate your special day with a paid day off every year
• Additional leave- enjoy an extra week off each year after 3 years of service
• Ongoing learning and development- access programs & study assistance to grow your skills and career
• Recognition that means something -be celebrated through monthly awards and our annual team awards program

Organisation Details

Sureway leads the industry in Employment Services for cohorts including mainstream, people with disability, parents, youth and mature aged Australians. We also deliver training and health supports to enable people to improve their quality of life. Sureway deliver innovative programs to job seekers, employers, participants and learners across ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, and WA. Our growing suite of services assists people to achieve their goals and aspirations in life.

This position requires the successful applicant to undertake a National Police Check and relevant state-based screens. Applicants also must have the right to work in Australia and hold a valid driver's licence with reliable transport.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ communities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds