Youth Employment Coach & Mentor

Schools Industry Partnership; Springwood; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Schools Industry Partnership – Springwood NSW is seeking a Youth Development Coach to support young job seekers aged 15-24 through mentoring and one-on-one coaching. The role will serve Springwood and Katoomba offices, delivering job search support, work readiness, and education pathways.

A strong youth-focused approach and compliance with checks are essential. Shortlisted candidates will engage with community services, manage caseloads, and collaborate with the team to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people (15-24)
• Strong mentoring and coaching abilities
• Ability to build rapport with participants and engage effectively

Responsibilities

• Provide job search and application coaching for participants
• Support readiness for work including qualifications and licenses
• Assist with education and training pathways
• Offer one-on-one mentoring and ongoing support
• Connect participants with community services and networks
• Maintain accurate records for program compliance and performance
• Collaborate with team to improve program outcomes
• Manage a caseload and meet performance measures
• Adopt youth-focused approaches to employment challenges
• Build trust and guide participants through employment/education journeys
• Match participants to suitable job opportunities and education pathways
• Contribute to program growth and continuous improvement
• Operate flexibly in a fast-paced environment and adapt to priorities
• Utilise strengths-based methods to support young people
• Maintain strong administrative and organisational skills
• Collaborate effectively within a goal-driven team
• Hold a current NSW driver’s licence and Working with Children/Federal Police Checks

Job description

Schools Industry Partnership – Springwood NSW is seeking a Youth Development Coach to support young job seekers aged 15-24 through mentoring and one-on-one coaching. The role will serve Springwood and Katoomba offices, delivering job search support, work readiness, and education pathways.

A strong youth-focused approach and compliance with checks are essential. Shortlisted candidates will engage with community services, manage caseloads, and collaborate with the team to improve outcomes.