Parent Pathways Mentor - Rooty Hill (ATSI Identified)
Rooty Hill, New South Wales ****, Australia
Full-time Permanent Entry Level
Posted 26 Aug ****
Description
Real Futures is a majority Aboriginal-owned and staffed company. We provide tailored employment services, Parent Pathways Program (PPP), Remote Australia Employment Services (RAES), Transition to Work (TtW), and Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) across Australia.
Parent Pathways is about parents and carers and their individual needs. With the help of a qualified mentor, parents and carers can receive flexible support to assist with any personal, study or work goals.
Applicants for this position must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act ****.
A day in the life of our Parent Pathways Mentor can include, but are not limited to the following:
Working with eligible parents of children under the age of six
Maintain and support an active caseload
Conduct parent assessments within the context of continuing education and career planning
Help parents to identify their goals by providing career guidance and pathway planning
Develop, monitor and review a clear participation plan in consultation with parents on a regular basis
Develop a transparent and sustainable strategy to form effective partnerships with key local external stakeholders
Link parents into appropriate local non-vocational support services




Achieve individual KPI's and targets as they are set out by the Parent Pathways Management
Ensure clearly documented individually tailored, high-quality assessments and comments into the CRM
Ensure compliance with the Parent Pathways Agreement for all relevant activities
Knowledge/Skills
Experience in Community Service, Children, Youth and Families or Employment Services
Administration experience - experience using CRM and databases, intranets, and sourcing information via internet
Demonstrated ability to work in an outcome-based environment
Demonstrated ability to develop high quality, individually tailored service
Experience dealing with challenging participants and de-escalating situations of conflict
Highly developed communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work within a team and autonomously
Being a part of the Real Futures team, you will be provided with a wide range of benefits including:
Personal and professional development opportunities
Rewarding and supportive culture
Birthday leave and diversity leave
Frequent training and support to excel in the role
Free Employee Assistance Program
Access to novated car leasing
Engage Wellbeing and Recognition Centre (Move, Munch, Money and Mind)
To be considered you must...




Have full working rights in Australia
Have a current driver's licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle
Complete an Australia History Criminal Check
Have a current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain a Working with Children Check before employment
Ability to work Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Please note that people with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position, rather the relevance will be considered as it applies to our industry.
About AKG:
With more than
200 locations
and a team of
1,500+ dedicated professionals
, AKG is one of Australia's leading providers of employment, training and health services. Each year, we support
over 50,000 Australians
to find meaningful employment, build current skills, and improve their health and wellbeing.
As part of the
AKG Group
, we work alongside people from all backgrounds and life stages, helping them overcome barriers, unlock opportunities, and achieve their goals. Our work creates real, lasting impact in communities across Australia.
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an organisation where your work directly empowers others to thrive, AKG offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career with purpose.
For assistance with accessibility requirements or recruitment adjustments, contact our talent team at
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Company Overview
We empower people through employment, health and education, enabling them to thrive in their communities.
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📌 Parent Pathways Mentor - Rooty Hill (Atsi Identified) (Sydney)
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