- Full-time maximum term position to 31 October 2028, basedat our Blacktown location
- Support job seeker clients who identify asAboriginalor Torres Strait Islander, to address/overcomebarriers to employment
- We are seeking applications for anEmploymentMentor from candidates who identify as being fromAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to the exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (ADA) granted by Anti-Discrimination NSW to AMES Australia.
- Annual salary is $70,561 + 12% super
- Other benefits include:
- Regular performance feedback and performance reviewprocess
- Supportive environment and caring work culture withwork/life balance
- Cultural Diversity
- Cultural leave*
- Flexible working arrangements will beconsidered
- Salary packaging (Full FBT employer) including:superannuation, Novated Leases, laptops, mobile phones,professionaldevelopment, subscriptions andmemberships, and briefcases
- Flare Employee Discounts Program
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

About the position

We are seeking applications for anEmploymentMentor from candidates who identify as being fromAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to the exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (ADA) granted by Anti-Discrimination NSW to AMES Australia.

If successful in your application as Employment Mentor, you willprovide individualised support, assistance and guidance toAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander job seekersaddressing/overcoming barriers to employment and ensuring that theygain suitable employment opportunities within an appropriate timeframe. You will negotiate, monitor and review the delivery ofemployment support services for clients.



This involves the casemanagement of a caseload of job seekers, reverse marketingcandidates, job search training and supporting employers as theytake on candidates who identify as an Aboriginal or Torres StraitIslander person.

To apply for this position, please address the following key selection criteria:

- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the localAboriginal community and knowledge of the Aboriginal concept ofsocial and emotional well-being,culture and wisdom
- Some case management or client liaison experience,including work with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders and the challenges they face
- A current valid Driver's Licence will be required for this role
- A current Working With Children Check (Employee)
- A working knowledge and understanding of employment supportservices, specifically for Aboriginal or Torres StraitIslandercohort and the challenges they face
- Demonstrated knowledge of current labour market trends
- Demonstrated record of success in placement of job seekersinto employment or experience in a similar role
- Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive job seekerassessment, identifying barriers to employment and preparingindividual career or job plans
- Proven ability to motivate clients, and advocate and negotiate on their behalf
- Highly developed communication and interpersonalskills




- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills toimplement innovative job seeker focused solutions to gainemployment
- Strong time management, organisational and well developedcomputer skills
- Demonstrated positive values of integrity, reliability,teamwork and professionalism consistent with the AMES Visionand demonstrated commitment to the quality and continuousimprovement principles
- Ability to speak a second language will be highlyregarded

Applications for this position will be accepted up to 6pm on Friday, 11 September 2026 however interviewsand other selection processes will commence as suitableapplications are received.

About us

AMES Australia is a statutory authority which specialises in thedelivery of education, training, employment, settlement andcommunity services to a culturally and linguistically diverse(CALD) client base.

AMES Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce andstrongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and peoplewith disabilities.

For more information about our commitment to Diversity andInclusion please clickhere

AMES Australia is an Equal Prospect Employer and abides bythe Occupational Health and Safety Act. Applicants must havethe right to work in Australia. All offers of employment aresubject to a satisfactory police check and provision of a currentWorking with Children Check (where required for position).

AMES Australia's Values are: Responsiveness, Integrity,Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human Rights

Attachments:
- Employment Mentor (1).pdf

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📌 First Nations - Employment Mentor (City of Blacktown)
🏢 Ames Australia
📍 City of Blacktown