Mentor

RGIT Australia; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free counselling via EAP

Make a real impact

Diverse & inclusive workplace

Job summary

Australian Mentoring Services (AMS) in Blacktown, NSW is recruiting part-time permanent mentors to support participants with Autism, ABI and mental health conditions. You will help with daily living skills, social activities, and pathways to education and employment, working both independently and in a team within AMS-operated accommodations, homes, and the community.

Join a diverse, inclusive workplace that values empathy, respect and self-determination.

Qualifications

• Experience in Mental Health, Disability, Youth Work, or related field.
• Ability to support participants with daily living skills and social activities.
• Commitment to person-centred support and self-determination.

Responsibilities

• Providing specialised support to participants with Autism, ABI, mental health conditions, and complex behaviours.
• Helping with daily living skills, social activities, and pathways to education and employment.
• Implementing Individual Support Plans and Behaviour Support Plans.
• Working within a 24/7 rotating roster, including weekends.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Mediation

Job description

Blacktown, New South Wales 2148, Australia A$34.58 - A$39.53

Part-time Permanent Entry Level

Posted 11 Aug 2026

Description

Join Our Dynamic Team at Australian Mentoring Services (AMS)!

About Us:

At Australian Mentoring Services (AMS), we’re not just an organisation – we’re a movement! Guided by our core values, we are committed to empowering people with psychosocial disabilities, Autism, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), mental health conditions, and complex behaviours. Our mission is to help individuals build the skills and confidence they need to achieve their goals and live independently. We focus on community integration, goal achievement, and reconnecting individuals with their culture and families.

About Your Role:

As a Mentor at AMS, you’ll be a game‑changer—providing personalised support and acting as a social role model to help participants enhance their independence. You will empower individuals by assisting them with daily living skills, social activities, and pathways to education and employment.

You’ll work both independently and within a vibrant team environment, always respecting the rights, choices, and self‑determination of the people you support. We are looking for Permanent Part-Time Mentors in Blacktown, South West Sydney, and Parramatta.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing specialised support to participants with Autism, ABI, mental health conditions, and complex behaviours in AMS-operated accommodations, their homes, and the community.
• Offering unconditional positive regard and fostering a safe, supportive environment.
• Assisting participants in building essential life skills, such as cooking, cleaning, meal planning, and budgeting.
• Engaging in social and recreational activities to help develop meaningful relationships and social networks.
• Implementing Individual Support Plans and Behaviour Support Plans tailored to each participant’s needs.
• Flexibility to work within a 24/7 rotating roster, including overnight shifts and weekends.

About You:

You are empathetic, non-judgemental, and resilient—a true catalyst for change. With experience in Mental Health, Disability, Youth Work, or a related field, you understand the unique challenges our participants face. You celebrate every small success and have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and mediation.

Why Join AMS?

• Employee Wellbeing: Free, confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Make a Real Impact: Help individuals develop life skills, gain independence, and connect with their communities.
• Diverse & Inclusive Workplace: AMS is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), embracing a workforce that reflects the people we support.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals with mental health conditions.

Successful applicants must have:

NSW Working with Children Check

Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Company Overview

Beyond Independence AMS provides a unique, fully tailored service for participants seeking to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into the community with new skills. We focus on: Young people leaving care who need ongoing support due to intellectual disability or complex needs. Individuals reintegrating after prison, juvenile justice, or mental health facilities. People with intellectual disabilities and complex needs, including mental health challenges, behaviours of concern, substance abuse, and trauma histories. Our mentoring ensures participants can: Learn new skills Build prosocial relationships Contribute to their community Improve overall well-being Make safe, independent choices We provide non-judgmental, personalised support across Sydney and Wollongong, with plans to expand into rural communities.