About Bamara
We bring years of experience and authentic engagement in regional, remote, and urban locations to our services.
Bamara has long history of working respectfully alongside communities and the people who live in them assisting and supporting community and individual goal achievement.
Bamara footprint extends across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland.
Our focus is on building individual and community capacity and prosperity through the design and delivery of projects, programs and initiatives underpinned by Australian government (state and federal) funding.
Culture and Community
Bamara is a First Nation's organisation, all staff are expected to participate in connection with community, respect relationships and apply this respect to each participant we work with across all diverse cultural backgrounds
Salary and Perks
Generous salary
3 days bonus leave during the Christmas/New Year period
Birthday leave
Yearly Flu shot
Retail and Entertainment discounts across leading brands through Flare Benefits program
Opportunities to upskill with qualifications in Community Services
Employee Assistance program for staff and their immediate families
Access to our wellness partner program with C-5
First Nations Perspective training
Rewards and recognition program
Performance related bonuses
Job description
The Parent Pathway Support Mentor is responsible for the delivery of Parent Pathways Program for Bamara on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
The role is to deliver assistance to Parents by working closely with them to identifying their barriers and creating achievable steps and goals.
The Support Mentor will create connections to local support services in the community for our Parent Pathway parents.
Support Mentors are committed to creating,



designing and delivering culturally competent services to positively impact local communities whilst driving sustainability, independence and prosperity to all our participants.
This will be achieved through building parent confidence, developing their skills and walking beside parents as they navigate their own journey.
Support Mentors are to source eligible parents within the community by engaging in local events, community activities and by attending local services to actively promote the service.
Desired skills and experiences
Must have a Certificate III in Community Services or equivalent
Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, organisations and communities
Understanding of typical barriers faced by unemployed participants, particularly parents returning to the workforce or entering it for the first time after having children
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong administration skills
Ability to meet and exceed outcome-focused KPIs
Promotional, marketing and representational and advocacy skills
Ability to build rapport quickly and effectively
Time management and organisational skills
Advocacy and referral skills
IT skills including working experience using Microsoft Office Suite
Experience in community services, employment services and/or social services
Experience working with disadvantaged cohorts
Experience working with parents who have had children with them in case management appointments
Experience in working with Participants with Mental health, Domestic Violence, Trauma and other barriers
Experience in working with Participants to address barriers
Must pass and have a current Police Check (ongoing requirement for employment)
Must pass and have a current Working with Children Check/Blue Card and/or Vulnerable Persons Check (ongoing requirement for employment)
Must have access to a vehicle for community engagement and stakeholder engagement purpose

📌 Parent Pathways Support Mentor (Mount Isa)
🏢 Bamara
📍 Mount Isa