Mentor. Casual Adelaide & Victor Harbor
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Job Summary
- Opportunity to work for one of Australias largest social purpose organisations
- Great career and development opportunities
- Flexible casual positions available
- Hourly rate $41.76 per hour ($33.41 25% casual loading) 12% Super
About theOrganisation
At Life Without Barriers were all about creating safe supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day we work closely with families carers and communities to help shape brighter futures.
From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability mental health or those seeking refuge were here to break down barriers and build better lives.
Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!
About the Role
Life Without Barriers are looking for Youth Mentors to work with young people in our Specialist Foster Care and CARE School Retention Mentoring programs across the Adelaide regions.
Mentors work with the young people (who range in age between 8 17 years old) assisting them in a range of ways by modelling and establishing positive relationships with peers and adults; and modelling appropriate behaviours in terms of interpersonal interaction life skills employment education and leisure.
Our mentoring sessions occur either after school or on weekends (there may be some flexibility during school holidays). Weekend penalties apply time and a half for Saturdays and double time for Sundays.
Please note: This role is being offered as casual position (minimum 3 hours per week available) however we cannot guarantee hours every week.
We are looking to find mentors specifically located in Northern and Southern Adelaide and the Victor Harbour area.
Key Responsibilities
Mentors are carefully matched to a child or young person via a range of areas including personality interests and hobbies skill base as well as matching to gender and location.
Mentors are an important part of the care team that supports children and young people under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive living in foster care and residential care by assisting them in a range of ways:
- Modelling and establishing positive relationships with peers and adults
- Providing pathways or linkages to increased opportunities with education employment and community connections
- Accessing and facilitating recreational and sporting activities
Essential requirements:
- Cert III in Child Youth Family or Community Services field or relevant life experience.
- A current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain before commencement.
- Current Safe Environments Through Their Eyes certificate (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement).
- A current Australian drivers licence (P2 or above)
- Reliable & roadworthy vehicle with insurance (Third Party Property at a minimum)
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check NDIS Check and South Australian Working with Children Check
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document click Apply and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact us via
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly
Applications close at midnight on27thFebruary 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each clients individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply
Additional Support
Life Without Barriers offers a dedicated After-Hours Service (AHS) for all Child Youth and Family programs. AHS ensures efficient responses to after-hours events that cannot wait until the next business day relieving our front-line staff from on-call duties and significantly improving their work-life balance.
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
