Mentor - Parent Pathways

AKG Group; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts from staff retailers

EAP program

5 weeks annual leave after 3 years

Long service leave

Parental leave benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

AKG Group is seeking a dedicated Mentor for our Parent Pathways program in Wyong, NSW. You will empower parents through education and employment, delivering tailored support and building partnerships with local organisations to create meaningful opportunities.

The role focuses on early intervention, positive mindset, and resilience to help clients return to work or pursue education. A strong community focus and team support are offered.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification or Certificate III/IV in Community Services, Disability, Employment Services or similar or ability to complete.
• Ability to obtain Working with Children/Vulnerable People Card/Blue Card.
• Be able to obtain a registered myGOVID name prior to commencing employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring under the Parent Pathways Program to help parents achieve employment or education goals.
• Build relationships with local community organisations and employers to create opportunities.
• Deliver a positive, tailored service and support to vulnerable parents returning to work.

Skills

Relationship building

Empathy

Solutions focused

Self-motivation

Community engagement

Education

Certificate III/IV in Community Services or related

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Help to empower others through education and employment

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.

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 or Certificate III or IV in Community Services, Disability, Employment Services or similar or ability to complete

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.

Mentor – Parent Pathways

Work in our Wyong location

• Rewarding career opportunity
• Help to empower others through education and employment

Why join us?

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.

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 or Certificate III or IV in Community Services, Disability, Employment Services or similar or ability to complete
• Current driver licence
• 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.

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 withdisability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgroundsto 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.