Youth Mentor - Cairns

AKG Australia; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal and professional development

Rewarding and supportive culture

Birthday leave and diversity leave

Frequent training and support to excel

Employee Assistance Program

Novated car leasing

Wellbeing and recognition

Job summary

AKG Australia is seeking a Youth Mentor/Employment Consultant to support a caseload of young people, helping them identify barriers and opportunities within Transition to Work. You will engage with local schools and youth hubs to connect participants with education and employment options.

The role focuses on building relationships with employers, training providers and community groups, creating tailored service plans, and maintaining accurate records in a supportive, performance-driven

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with clients and local communities.
• Experience in Employment Services or Transition to Work is desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a caseload of youth and understand barriers to employment.
• Engage with local youth to attract eligible participants.
• Attend secondary schools to provide information about Transition to Work.
• Create and source education and employment opportunities for clients.
• Develop, tailor and implement individual service plans.
• Build relationships with employers, training providers, and community organisations.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure a welcoming youth hub environment.
• Participate in local events to promote the program.

Skills

Excellent communication

Community networking

Client-focused

Performance-driven

Team collaboration

Education

Social or Youth Work qualification (Desirable)

Job description

Category Community Services and Development

Job type Permanent Full-time

AKG want you to become a part of our Transition to Work Team!

A Youth Mentor/Employment Consultant's Day involves:

• Supporting and understanding a caseload of youth's barriers
• Engage with young people in the local community to attract eligible participants to the service
• Attend local secondary schools to provide information to staff and students about Transition to Work
• Creating and sourcing education and employment opportunities for clients
• Supporting clients to identify their skills and abilities
• Conduct, create, tailor, and implement an individual service plan
• Building sustainable and long-lasting relationships with local employers, registered training organisations and community organisations
• Maintain accurate records for clients
• Ensuring our local youth hub provides a safe and welcoming environment for young people
• Participate in local community, employment and networking events and forums to promote the transition to Work program

About You:

• Passionate about working with our clients and local community networks
• Excellent communication skills and positive attitude
• Experience working in a performance driven environment
• Qualification in Social or Youth Work (Desirable)
• Previous experience in Employment Services, particularly Transition to Work
• Life-changing opportunities for individuals and committed workers for employers.
• We are an industry leader in employment, training, allied health, and post-employment services.
• Our highly dedicated staff are genuinely committed to empowering, supporting and assisting people to achieve their employment goals.

Being a part of the AKGteam, you will be provided with a wide range of benefits including:

• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Rewarding and supportive culture
• Birthday leave and diversity leave
• Frequent training and support to excel in the role
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Access to novated car leasing
• Engage Wellbeing and Recognition Centre (Move, Munch, Money and Mind)

To be considered you must...

• Have full working rights in Australia
• Have a current driver's licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle
• Complete an Australia History Criminal Check
• Must have a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Ability to work Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pm

Please note that people with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position, rather the relevance will be considered as it applies to our industry.

About AKG:

With more than 200 locations and a team of 1,500+ dedicated professionals, AKG is one of Australia's leading providers of employment, training and health services. Each year, we support over 50,000 Australians to find meaningful employment, build new skills, and improve their health and wellbeing.

As part of the AKG Group, we work alongside people from all backgrounds and life stages, helping them overcome barriers, unlock opportunities, and achieve their goals. Our work creates real, lasting impact in communities across Australia.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an organisation where your work directly empowers others to thrive, AKG offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career with purpose.