First Nations Employment Mentor - Parramatta
Full-time maximum term position to 31 October ****, based at our Parramatta location
Support job seeker clients who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, to address/overcome barriers to employment
We are seeking applications for an Employment Mentor from candidates who identify as being from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to the exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act **** (ADA) granted by Anti-Discrimination NSW to AMES Australia
Annual salary is $70,561 + 12% super
Other benefits include:
Regular performance feedback and performance review process
Supportive setting and caring work culture with work/life balance
Cultural Diversity
Salary packaging (Full FBT employer) including: superannuation, Novated Leases, laptops, mobile phones, professionaldevelopment, subscriptions and memberships, and briefcases
Flare Employee Discounts Program
17.5% Annual Leave Loading
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
AMES Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waters where we live and work.
We pay respect to their elders past, present and emerging.
*AMES Australia offers cultural, ceremonial, and representative leave to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in observing significant cultural practices, attending community meetings and ceremonies, and fulfilling official duties with the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria.
About the position
We are seeking applications for Employment Mentor from candidates who identify as being from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to the exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act **** (ADA) granted by Anti-Discrimination NSW to AMES Australia.
If successful in your application asEmployment Mentor,



you will provide individualised support, assistance and guidance to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander job seekers addressing/overcome barriers to employment and ensuring that they gain suitable employment opportunities within an appropriate time frame.
You will negotiate, monitor and review the delivery of employment support services for clients.
This involves the case management of a caseload of job seekers, reverse marketing candidates, job search training and supporting employers as they take on candidates who identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
To apply for this position, please address the following key selection criteria:
Some case management or client liaison experience, including working with people who are Refugees and Asylum Seekers or are from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background, and an understanding of the challenges they may face
A current valid Driver Licence will be required for this role
A current Working With Children Check (Employee)
A working knowledge and understanding of employment support services, for clients from a CALD background or refugee and asylum seeker cohorts, and the challenges they face
Demonstrated knowledge of current labour market trends
Demonstrated record of success in placement of job seekers into employment or experience in a similar role
Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive job seeker assessment,



identifying barriers to employment and preparing individual career or job plans
Proven ability to motivate clients, and advocate and negotiate on their behalf
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills to implement innovative job seeker focused solutions to gain employment
Strong time management, organisational and well developed computer skills
Demonstrated positive values of integrity, reliability, teamwork and professionalism consistent with the AMES Vision and demonstrated commitment to the quality and continuous improvement principles
Ability to speak a second language will be highly regarded
Applications for this position will be accepted up to6PM on Thursday, 3 September ****however interviews and other selection processes will commence as suitable applications are received.
About us
AMES Australia is a statutory authority which specialises in the delivery of education, training, employment, settlement and community services to a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) client base.
AMES Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
AMES Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory police check and provision of a current Working with Children Check (where required for position).
AMES Australia's Values are: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human Rights.
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📌 First Nations Employment Mentor - Parramatta (Sydney)
🏢 Ames Australia
📍 Sydney