Parent Pathways Mentor - Bendigo

CVGT; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Enhanced leave

Portable long service leave

Employee wellbeing program

Career progression

Diversity inclusive employer

Job summary

CVGT Employment is seeking a Parent Pathways Mentor to support parents of young children. Based at our Long Gully Head Office, you will travel across the Bendigo region delivering case-managed support, connecting families with childcare, training and wellbeing services, and helping them progress toward education or employment.

The role requires a Certificate III in Community Services or related field, strong interpersonal skills, and willingness to undergo checks.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence; builds rapport, communicates with empathy, and engages effectively with diverse participants.
• Demonstrated initiative and organisational skills, with the ability to plan and deliver community engagement activities.
• Highly proficient across a wide range of digital tools and adept at navigating multiple systems efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Build trust with parents, support goal-setting, and coach participants toward education, employment, and personal growth.
• Deliver strengths-based, personalised case management that accommodates parenting responsibilities and complex barriers.
• Connect participants with childcare, training, financial assistance, and wellbeing services to support progress.
• Promote the program and develop strong partnerships with local services and employers to create pathways to work experience and employment.
• Provide in-person support across outreach locations while actively managing a participant caseload.
• Maintain accurate records, manage caseloads efficiently, and ensure all services meet program guidelines and contractual requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Organisational skills

Digital literacy

Travel flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Community Services or related field

Job description

Due to the continued growth and success of our Parent Pathways program, we’re excited to expand our team.

AtCVGT Employment, we believe meaningful work transforms lives.
Since 1983, we’ve been connecting people to opportunity, supporting businesses with capable talent, and strengthening the communities we serve. As a not-for-profit, for-purpose organisation with over 100 locations across Victoria, NSW, and Tasmania, we’re proud to champion inclusive employment pathways.

As a Parent Pathways Mentor, you’ll support parents of young children to overcome challenges, build confidence, and work toward education or employment. You’ll connect them with the right resources, opportunities, and support to help them thrive, while also raising awareness of the Parent Pathways Program through community engagement activties.

Based at our Long Gully Head Office, this role involves travel throughout the Bendigo region to support the delivery of services across our outreach locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build trust with parents, support goal-setting, and coach participants toward education, employment, and personal growth.
• Deliver strengths-based, personalised case management that accommodates parenting responsibilities and complex barriers.
• Connect participants with childcare, training, financial assistance, and wellbeing services to support progress.
• Promote the program and develop strong partnerships with local services and employers to create pathways to work experience and employment.
• Provide in-person support across outreach locations while actively managing a participant caseload.
• Maintain accurate records, manage caseloads efficiently, and ensure all services meet program guidelines and contractual requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Certificate III in Community Services, Employment Services, or a related field (completed, in progress, or willingness to undertake).
• Strong interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence; builds rapport, communicates with empathy, and engages effectively with diverse participants.
• Demonstrated initiative and organisational skills, with the ability to plan and deliver community engagement activities and proactively promote program awareness.
• Highly proficient across a wide range of digital tools and adept at navigating multiple systems efficiently.
• Full work rights in Australia, with the ability to travel locally, obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Why You’ll Love Working at CVGT

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares - for each other, our participants, and our communities. We work together to create an environment where everyone can contribute and belong.

• Boost your take-home pay with tax free salary packaging benefits, including up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses, and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• Enjoy enhanced leave benefits, including paid time off over Christmas.
• Portable Long Service Leave, enabling eligible employees to accrue long service benefits across the community services industry.
• Feel supported every day through our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing initiatives, and Perkbox employee discounts.
• Grow your career with ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
• Be part of an inclusive workplace, proudly recognised as a Diversity Council of Australia Inclusive Employer (2025–2026).

Applications close on 19 Novemeber2026. Applications will be assessed as they are received. CVGT Employment reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.