Due to an internal promotion, we're excited to welcome a new Parent Pathways Mentor to our team.

At CVGT Employment, we believe meaningful work transforms lives.
Since 1983, we’ve been connecting people to opportunity, supporting businesses with capable talent, and strengthening the communities we serve. As a not-for-profit, for-purpose organisation with over 100 locations across Victoria, NSW, and Tasmania, we’re proud to champion inclusive employment pathways.

Your Opportunity

This position is available on either a Full Time or Part Time basis.

Full Time (38 hours per week)

- $70,174 - $75,745 + $1,000 qualification allowance + super + salary packaging

Part Time (22.8 hours per week)

- $42,104 - $45,447 + $1,000 qualification allowance + super + salary packaging

As a Parent Pathways Mentor, you’ll empower parents and carers of young children to build confidence, overcome barriers and take positive steps toward education and employment goals. Through personalised support, strong community connections, and meaningful coaching conversations, you'll help participants create lasting change for themselves and their families.

This is a rewarding opportunity to combine case management, community engagement and relationship-building while making a genuine impact in your local community.

Key Responsibilities:

- Build trusted relationships with parents and carers, support goal-setting, and coach participants toward education, employment, and personal growth.
- Deliver strengths-based, personalised case management that accommodates parenting responsibilities and complex barriers.
- Connect participants with childcare, training opportunities, financial assistance,



health and wellbeing resources and services to support progress.
- Promote the Parent Pathways program through community engagement activities, whilst developing strong partnerships with local services and employers to create pathways to work experience and employment.
- Provide in-person support across outreach locations while managing an active participant caseload.
- Maintain accurate records, manage caseloads efficiently, and ensure all services meet program guidelines and contractual requirements.

What You'll Bring

- Certificate III in Community Services, Employment Services, or a related field (completed, in progress, or willingness to undertake).
- Strong interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence; builds rapport, communicates with empathy, and engages effectively with participants from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated initiative and organisational skills, with the ability to plan and deliver community engagement activities and proactively promote program awareness.
- Highly proficient across a wide range of digital tools and adept at navigating multiple systems efficiently.
- Full work rights in Australia, with the ability to travel locally, obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Why You’ll Love Working at CVGT

You'll join a team that genuinely cares - for each other, our participants,



and our communities. We work together to create an environment where everyone can contribute and belong.

- Boost your take-home pay with tax free salary packaging benefits, including up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses, and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
- Enjoy enhanced leave advantages, including paid time off over Christmas.
- Portable Long Service Leave, enabling eligible employees to accrue long service benefits across the community services industry.
- Feel supported every day through our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing initiatives, and Perkbox employee discounts.
- Grow your career with ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
- Be part of an inclusive workplace, proudly recognised as a Diversity Council of Australia Inclusive Employer (2025–2026).

Apply Now
If you’re ready to make a real difference in the lives of parents and build a career with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information refer to the attached position description, or contact People & Culture at *************@cvgt.com.au

Applications close on 6 October 2026. Applications will be assessed as they are received. CVGT Employment reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Your Journey Starts Here
Visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we stand for - https://www.cvgt.com.au/about-us/
Not the right role for you? We’re always looking for passionate people to join our team. Register your interest at https://www.cvgt.com.au/about-us/work-with-us/

📌 Parent Pathways Mentor - Melton (Full Time or Part Time)
🏢 CVGT
📍 Melton