Parent Pathways Mentor - Melton (Full Time)

CVGT; Melton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary packaging

Enhanced leave benefits

Portable Long Service Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Perkbox discounts

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace recognition

Job summary

CVGT Employment in Melton is seeking a Parent Pathways Mentor to support parents of young children to overcome barriers, build confidence, and pursue education or employment. You will connect families with childcare, training, financial assistance, and wellbeing services while managing a local caseload.

This full-time role emphasizes strengths-based, personalised case management, proactive community engagement, and partnerships with local services and employers to create pathways to work

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Community Services, Employment Services, or 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 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.

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

Organisation skills

Initiative

Digital literacy

Education

Certificate III in Community Services or related

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parent Pathways Mentor - Melton (Full Time)

Empower parents to overcome barriers, build confidence, and pursue brighter futures.

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

At CVGT 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 program awareness through community engagement.

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).

Your Journey Starts Here

Visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we stand for -

https://www.cvgt.com.au/about-us/

For more information refer to the attached position description, or contact People & Culture at *************@cvgt.com.au

Applications close 27 October 2026.

October 2026.

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.