Program Mentor

National Joblink; Cairns Regional; Presencial; AUD 39.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Family-friendly culture

Above award wages

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Health discounts

Descripción de la vacante

National Joblink (NJL) is seeking an experienced mentor for a casual position to support learners undertaking nationally accredited training and overcoming barriers. The mentor will build rapport with diverse learners, provide tailored one-on-one support, and help develop employment and education goals.

The role focuses on work readiness, interpersonal and teamwork development, and ensuring safe practices. A not-for-profit organisation with services across TAS, QLD & NT, including a training

Formación

• A genuine desire to assist participants to achieve their education and employment goals.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds is preferred, as you will be working with people facing various barriers to employment to overcome any workplace challenges
• Ability to work autonomously and with initiative.
• C class driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Current First Aid and CPR.
• Excellent time management skills to balance administration with participant engagement.
• Work well in a small team to build creative solutions and achieve combined KPI’s.
• Sound digital literacy skills utilising different software platforms for reporting as well as Microsoft 365 (Word/Excel & Outlook).

Responsabilidades

• Capacity & confidence building for participants
• Work with participants to identify and set practical and achievable employment goals
• Assist in the development and implementation of individual supports
• Identify participant's individual needs, and mentor and support them to maximise their engagement and progress towards their goals to employment
• Ensure WH&S is maintained by identifying any risks and hazards and reporting same
• Keep accurate and complete records of activities and communicating relevant information as required

Conocimientos

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Autonomy

Herramientas

Microsoft 365

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced mentor for a casual position to support learners who are undertaking nationally accredited training and need assistance to overcome barriers. NJL is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person with the energy to make a difference in the lives of learners.

This position will suit someone who can build rapport and trust with people from diverse backgrounds. You will be confident and engaging, with exceptional communication and interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

NJL Mentors provide tailored and individual support for disadvantaged learners to achieve desired goals in their employment and education.

You will have the opportunity to work one on one with people to develop work readiness skills interpersonal and teamwork skills.

About Us

National Joblink (NJL) is a not-for-profit organisation serving local communities for over 30 years throughout TAS, QLD & the Northern Territory. Today we provide a suite of services under the framework of Workforce Australia, are a specialised RTO, have a successful training restaurant in Cairns, provide outdoor activities at our Tarkine Wilderness Lodge and a Driving School.

Key responsibilities

• Capacity & confidence building for participants
• Work with participants to identify and set practical and achievable employment goals
• Assist in the development and implementation of individual supports
• Identify participant's individual needs, and mentor and support them to maximise their engagement and progress towards their goals to employment
• Ensure WH&S is maintained by identifying any risks and hazards and reporting same
• Keep accurate and complete records of activities and communicating relevant information as required

To be considered for the position, you will need to have

• A genuine desire to assist participants to achieve their education and employment goals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds is preferred, as you will be working with people facing various barriers to employment to overcome any workplace challenges
• Ability to work autonomously and with initiative
• C class driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Current First Aid and CPR
• Excellent time management skills to balance administration with participant engagement
• Work well in a small team to build creative solutions and achieve combined KPI’s
• Sound digital literacy skills utilising different software platforms for reporting as well as Microsoft 365 (Word/Excel & Outlook)

Our Employee Package

• A workplace that always puts ‘Family and Friends First’
• Above award wages and generous remuneration package
• Salary packaging
• Access to free 24/7 support services through our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Health Insurance and wellness support

For more information, please contact *************@njl.org.au

At NJL we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

A current driver’s licence and car is required and as a Child Safe Organisation you will currently hold (or be willing to obtain) a valid Working with Children Check, NDIS clearance and ability to pass a Criminal History Check.