Indigenous Employment Mentor (50d)
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Job Summary
AboutUs
Impact Services is an Aboriginalowned employment specialist operating across the GreatSouthern and PerthNorth regions of Western Australia. We believe lives are changed when people achieve purposeful growthoriented employment.
As a leader in cultural inclusion and diversity we partner with organisations to build workplaces that value and empower all cultures backgrounds and identities.
About the Role
The Indigenous Employment Mentor plays a vital role in providing wrap-around support to participants as they move toward sustainable employment.
This role focuses on mentoring training and addressing barriers to employment while fostering wellbeing resilience and confidence. By building strong community connections and delivering practical workshops the mentor empowers individuals to achieve long-term success.
Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement under Section50(d) of theEqual Opportunity Act1984(WA).
Key Responsibilities
- Mentor individuals to identify pathways to wellbeing and sustainable employment
- Identify barriers to employment and connect mentees with appropriate support networks and services
- Share cultural knowledge and lived experience to build understanding respect and inclusion
- Provide one-on-one support during pre-employment training including personal development financial literacy digital skills and job readiness
- Support and/or co-lead Indigenous cultural awareness activities in collaboration with Employment Facilitators
About You
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage (Section 50(d))
- Experience working within diverse communities and building meaningful relationships
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to engage participants with a supportive trauma-informed approach.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with diverse groups.
- Passion for creating positive change and improving employment outcomes.
Willingness to travel within Perth and regional WA including the ability to undertake placements of up to 8 weeks with return home on weekends all travel expenses covered.
Why Join Us:
At Impact Services we believe our team members deserve to be looked after.
We offer:
- Competitive salary package with annual leave loading.
- Participation in our Rewards & Recognition Program to recognise and celebrate your milestones!
- Access to Pay on Demand
- The ability to purchase up to four weeks additional annual leave per year.
- Wellness days & Diversity and Inclusion leave days per annum in addition to your leave entitlements
- Tool-of-trade laptop & free parking
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Eligibility Criteria and Qualifications: To be eligible to work for us you need to have:
- National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months)
- A valid Australian Drivers Licence
- A valid Working with Childrens Card (or ability to obtain)
How to apply:
To submit your application please click the Apply button. Your application must include a cover letter outlining what strengths you could bring to the role and your resume.
if you have any questions or would like to discuss this further please call Vera Bowman on or email
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
Dont miss this opportunity to enhance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Computer Skills
- Conflict Management
- Autism Experience
- Case Management
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Mentoring
- Word Processing
