Ready to Work Employment Mentor

Workskil; Darwin; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Workskil Australia is seeking a Ready to Work Employment Mentor in Darwin to proactively engage employers and create sustainable job opportunities for participants in the Ready to Work program. This role connects individuals transitioning from custody with meaningful employment through collaboration and advocacy.

You will build strong local relationships with employers, industry partners and community organisations, while working with internal teams to meet KPIs and deliver pre-employment and

Qualifications

• Experience in employment services, recruitment, labour hire, or community services.
• Ability to build relationships with employers and stakeholders.
• Willing to obtain a Certificate IV in Employment Services, Career Development, or Community Services.
• Hold a current driver’s licence and able to travel across the Northern Territory.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with employers to secure sustainable employment opportunities.
• Engage businesses committed to First Nations employment and inclusive recruitment for people with a history of incarceration.
• Proactively promote participants through reverse marketing and employer engagement.
• Coordinate interviews, negotiate employment arrangements, and facilitate wage subsidies.
• Promote the Ready to Work and Industry Stream programs to employers and stakeholders.
• Support the Program Manager to deliver industry engagement activities, events and pre-employment and training programs.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop promotional materials and run events such as prison job expos.
• Work with Employment Mentors and internal teams to achieve employment outcomes and KPIs.
• Apply recruitment, negotiation, and advocacy skills to match participants with opportunities.

Skills

Relationship building

Employer engagement

Advocacy

Stakeholder management

MS Excel

Education

Certificate IV in Employment Services (or willingness)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a Ready to Work Employment Mentor who is proactive, relationship-focused, and passionate about helping people rebuild their lives through work. In this rewarding role, you’ll engage employers and create sustainable job opportunities for participants in the Northern Territory Department of Corrections Ready to Work program, connecting individuals leaving prison with meaningful employment through collaboration and advocacy. This position offers a unique opportunity to help establish and grow services in a new region for Workskil Australia, while building strong local relationships with employers, industry partners, and community organisations, and supporting participants to successfully transition from custody into meaningful employment.

About the Role

As a Ready to Work Employment Mentor, you’ll be responsible for:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with employers to secure sustainable employment opportunities for participants
• Engaging businesses committed to First Nations employment and inclusive recruitment for people with a history of incarceration
• Proactively promoting participants through reverse marketing and employer engagement
• Coordinating interviews, negotiating employment arrangements, and facilitating wage subsidies
• Promoting the Ready to Work and Industry Stream programs to employers and key stakeholders
• Supporting the Program Manager to deliver and coordinate key industry engagement activities, events and pre-employment and training programs for participants and employer partners.
• Collaborating with Marketing to develop promotional materials and run events such as prison job expos employer and employability skills sessions
• Working with Employment Mentors and internal teams to achieve employment outcomes and KPIs
• Applying strong recruitment, negotiation, and advocacy skills to match participants with suitable and sustainable employment opportunities.

Role Details

• Location: Darwin with some travel required.
• Employment Type: Full Time, Ongoing
• Hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm, Monday – Friday.

About You

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Passionate about connecting people with meaningful employment and supporting successful reintegration
• Experienced in employment services, recruitment, labour hire, or community services
• Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with employers and stakeholders
• Confident in applying recruitment, negotiation, and advocacy skills to achieve outcomes
• Culturally competent, particularly when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants
• Organised, proactive, and able to meet performance and reporting requirements
• Confident using Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and data-driven in approach
• Qualified (or willing to obtain) a Certificate IV in Employment Services, Career Development, or Community Services
• Holding a current driver’s licence and able to travel extensively across the Northern Territory
• Committed to safe, inclusive, and culturally aware service delivery

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful difference in your community
• Help participants gain confidence, skills, and work readiness
• Be part of a team that values respect, inclusion, and growth

The Application Process

If you progress through our screening process, there are a few other requirements which we’ll need for you to obtain as follows (at Workskil Australia’s cost):

• National Police Clearance
• Working Rights Check

Want to know more about Workskil Australia? Check us out at https://www.workskil.com.au/

WorkskilAustralia is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and applicants who have a disability. We deliver a range of employment and community services to children, young people and their families and are committed to creating a safe environment for children and young people in the delivery of these services.