Make a Real Impact as a Parent PathwaysMentor

Fixed Term until 31 st October 2028 – withpotential for extension

Are you passionate about empowering families and creatinglasting change in your community? Join us in a role where your worktruly matters.

At UnitingSA, our mission is to transform values into meaningfulaction, supporting individuals and families to thrive. TheParent Pathways Mentor program is a shiningexample of this commitment, offering tailored support to parentsfacing complex challenges. Through education, training, andemployment pathways, we aim to break the cycle of intergenerationalunemployment and foster inclusive, connected communities.

Your Role in Creating Change

As a Parent Pathways Mentor, you’ll work closely with localcommunity and government services to deliver personalised,family-focused support. Working in the northern suburbs(travel within the Adelaide north to work across multiple sites maybe required), you’ll be part of a collaborativeeffort to build a just and compassionate society, upliftingfamilies and helping them achieve their goals.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

- Salary Packaging: Maximise your take-homepay with up to $15,900 tax-free, plus anadditional $2,650 annually for meals andentertainment. Save even more with novated leasingoptions.
- Leave Loading: Enjoy 17.5% leaveloading to boost your holiday pay.
- Wellbeing Support: Access ourcomprehensive Employee Assistance Program andmore.
- Career Development: We invest in yourgrowth with ongoing training and upskilling opportunities.
- Generous Parental Leave:



Receive16 weeks of paid parental leave to support youduring life’s most significant milestones.

What You’ll Bring

- Qualifications & Experience:
- Tertiary qualification in Human Services (Social Work,Education, Youth Work, Employment Services) or equivalentexperience.
- Training in working with families facing complexneeds.
- Experience in case management and working withmarginalised individuals.
- Certifications:
- Child Safe Environments and RAN-EC qualification.
- DHS Working with Children Check.
- DHS NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Skills & Commitment:
- Knowledge of educational and vocational pathways.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and databasesystems.
- A deep commitment to social inclusion and qualityservice delivery.

Why Join UnitingSA?

With over 100 years of service, UnitingSA is a not-for-profitorganisation driven by respect, compassion, and justice. Our teamof more than 1,000 staff and volunteers delivers vital servicesacross aged care, housing, and community support—empowering SouthAustralians every day.

We welcome applications from all community members, includingAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diversebackgrounds, and people with all abilities anddiversities.

Our employment screenings vary based on role requirements. Thesemeasures ensure we recruit individuals who align with ourstandards.

Applications close Wednesday 30 th September2026.

Please note: We may close this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

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📌 Parent Pathways Mentor (South Australia)
🏢 UnitingCare
📍 South Australia