Mentor Parent Pathways

Springboard; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

EAP program

5 weeks annual leave

Cash out annual leave

Long service leave

Parental leave

Superannuation top-up

Education assistance

Job summary

AKG Group is seeking a Mentor for the Parent Pathways Program in the Central Coast region, NSW. You will provide tailored support to parents returning to work or study, delivering empowerment and early intervention to help achieve employment or education goals.

You will work with local community organisations and employers, build trust with families, and contribute to a supportive team. A relevant certificate is required or ability to complete, with opportunities for career growth within the

Qualifications

• Candidates with a focus on positive outcomes and client-centred support.
• Ability to engage with diverse families and local employers.
• Demonstrated resilience, empathy, and rapport-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a tailored service that leads to employment or study outcomes.
• Recognise vulnerabilities and challenges faced by parents returning to work.
• Earn a competitive base with performance bonuses.
• Be part of a supportive, like-minded team.
• Pursue career growth within a large national company.

Skills

Solutions focussed

Self-Confident

Relationship building

Resilient & empathetic

Education

Certificate III/IV in Community Services

Job description

Category Community Services and Development

• Rewarding and empowering career opportunity helping parents return to work or study

As a Mentor working in our Parent Pathways Program, you will be doing so much more than finding jobs, you'll be changing lives.

We are passionate about empowering and motivating through early intervention assistance and activity participation to help parents achieve their goals for employment or education.

If you have experience in customer service, daycare or community services we want to hear from you! Great career opportunity helping people and supporting the wider community.

The opportunity

• Showcase your experience in delivering a positive tailored service which leads to successful outcomes
• Demonstrate your awareness of vulnerabilities and challenges faced by parents with young children seeking to return to work.
• Earn a competitive base with performance bonuses
• Be part of a supportive, like-minded team
• Career growth opportunities in alargenational company

About you

• Solutions focussed / positive mindset
• Self-Confident and motivated
• Able to build relationships with a range of local community organisations and employers
• Resilient, empathetic & able to build trust and rapport
• Relevant tertiary qualification - Certificate III or IV in Community Services, Disability, Employment Services (or similar) or ability to complete if successful
• Ability to obtain a Working with Children/Vulnerable People Card/Blue Card
• Be able to obtain a registered myGOVID name prior to commencing employment

More than just a salary!

• Discounts from a large number of well-known retail /travel and adventure companies for Staff
• EAP Program available for yourself and family members
• 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years' service
• Cash out or purchase annual leave to suit your needs
• Access to long service leave after 5 years' service
• Gender neutral paid parental leave of 12 weeks
• Superannuation contributions paid for women during the first 12 weeks of any unpaid parental leave
• Education assistance and study leave.

If you're looking for a long and rewarding career, here's your chance. Join AKG today and make a difference in your community.

About AKG

With 200+ locations and 1,500+ professionals, AKG is a leading Australian provider of employment, training and health services, supporting 50,000+ Australians each year.

As part of the AKG Group, we help people from all backgrounds overcome barriers, access opportunities and achieve their goals.

We embrace Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity - in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

We adhere to the National Principles for Child Safety and require all team members to be committed to child safety and well-being. Our induction and training will provide you with these principles, including having an understanding of children's developmental needs and culturally safe practices.