ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you passionate about empowering parents to achieve their educational and career goals?

Our Parent Pathways program is the career choice for you.

Due to growth in our program leading to the addition of new opportunities, this is the chance to join our Parent Pathways Hunter team, where as a Mentor, you’ll be at the heart of empowering parents to overcome challenges and reach their goals.

You’ll provide dynamic, hands-on support—guiding, encouraging, and uplifting parents every step of the way.

Plus, you’ll have the unique opportunity to travel across diverse locations, building strong connections with parents and partnering with community organisations to create real, lasting impact.

- Building meaningful, trusted relationships with your participants, delivering exceptional customer care and professional support every step of their journey.

- Inspiring and empowering parents through one-on-one appointments, helping them unlock their potential and smash their unique goals.

- Breaking down barriers to education and employment by connecting participants with vital community resources and providing ongoing mentorship that truly makes a difference.

- Collaborating with local community and government partners to craft personalised, family-focused support that changes lives for the better.

- Traveling within the Sydney greater west region to build knowledge and understanding of our program to increase the parents we can support.

- Driving success independently and as part of a team, surpassing KPI targets and making a real impact on both personal and collective achievements.

- Ensuring excellence and integrity by adhering to all Department guidelines, legislative requirements, and organisational policies with precision and professionalism.

Step into a role where your passion and dedication will create lasting change — your opportunity to inspire, lead, and make a tangible difference starts here!

ABOUT YOU

- Possess a minimum Certificate III qualification in fields such as Employment Services,



Community Services or other relevant areas.

Or be willing to pursue a relevant qualification

- Relevant lived experience would be highly valued, as it enriches our support for participants experiencing barriers, whilst navigating a complex system.

Your personal journey will bring empathy, understanding, and empowerment to those we serve

- Skilled in empowering individuals to navigate their barriers and foster connection with support services in the community

- Well-developed skills in customer service, problem-solving skills , coaching and administration

- Excellent written and verbal communication

- Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency using MS Suite of programs

- Must hold a Driver’s licence and a Working with Children Check or relevant state equivalent (or are willing to apply for a WWCC)

- Applicants will be required to undertake a police check, it is not mandatory to have a clear criminal history

BENEFITS

- Above Award wages + super + allowances

- Access to generous Not For Profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year (also for casuals)

- Access to meal and entertainment advantages of up to $2,650 through salary packaging

- Access to relocation benefits through salary packaging options

- Up to 12 weeks Paid parental leave

- Novated car leasing

- Learning and development to support you in your role

- Scholarships via Eva Burrows College

- Supported study options

- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

- Career progression opportunities

- Transfer opportunities – we are in every major city in Australia

- Making an impact – socially and environmentally – with one of the most loved charities in Australia

To apply for this opportunity, please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application process.

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Job offers will be subject to a National Criminal History Check as per Police Certificate Guidelines and will be required to have a Working with Children Check.

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