Work-Readiness Mentor for Diverse Learners

National Joblink; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly culture

Above award wages

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Health discounts

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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).

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

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Autonomy

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

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