Job Description
First Nations Employment Mentor - Blacktown n
Employment | Blacktown | Casual
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Casual position, based at our Blacktown location
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Support job seeker clients who identify asAboriginalor Torres Strait Islander, to
address/overcomebarriers
to employment
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We are seeking applications for
EmploymentMentor
from candidates who identify as being fromAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to theexemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act****(ADA) granted by Anti-Discrimination NSW to AMESAustralia.
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Hourly rate is $***** + 12% super
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Other benefits include:
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Regular performance feedback and performance reviewprocess
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Supportive environment and caring work culture withwork/life balance
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Cultural Diversity
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Cultural leave*
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Adaptable working arrangements will beconsidered
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Salary packaging (Full FBT employer)
including:superannuation,
Novated Leases, laptops, mobile
phones,professionaldevelopment,
subscriptions andmemberships, and briefcases
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Flare Employee Discounts Program
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17.5% Annual Leave Loading
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AMES Australia acknowledges thetraditional custodians of thelands and waters where we liveand work. We pay respect totheir elders past, present andemerging.
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*AMES Australia offerscultural, ceremonial, andrepresentative leave to supportAboriginal and Torres StraitIslander employees in
observingsignificant
cultural
practices,attending
community meetingsand ceremonies, and fulfillingofficial duties with the FirstPeoples' Assembly ofVictoria.
About the position n
We are seeking applications for
EmploymentMentor
from candidates who identify as being fromAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to theexemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act****(ADA)



granted by Anti-Discrimination NSW to AMESAustralia.
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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.
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Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the localAboriginal community and knowledge of the Aboriginal concept ofsocial and emotional well-being,culture and wisdom
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Some case management or client liaison
experience,including
work with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders andthe challenges they face
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A current valid Driver's Licence will be required for thisrole
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A current Working With Children Check (Employee)
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A working knowledge and understanding of employment supportservices, specifically for Aboriginal or Torres
StraitIslandercohort
and the challenges they face
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Demonstrated knowledge of current labour market trends
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Demonstrated record of success in placement of job seekersinto employment or experience in a similar role
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Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive job seekerassessment, identifying barriers to employment and
preparingindividual
career or job plans
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Proven ability to motivate clients, and advocate andnegotiate on their behalf
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Highly developed communication and
interpersonalskills
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Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills toimplement innovative job seeker focused solutions to gainemployment
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Strong time management, organisational and well developedcomputer skills
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Demonstrated positive values of integrity,
reliability,teamwork
and professionalism consistent with the AMES Visionand demonstrated commitment to the quality and
continuousimprovement
principles
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Ability to speak a second language will be highlyregarded
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About us n
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.
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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.
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For more information about our commitment to Diversity andInclusion please
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AMES Australia is an Equal Opportunity 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).
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AMES Australia's Values are: Responsiveness,
Integrity,Impartiality,
Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human Rights
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📌 First Nations Employment Mentor - Blacktown (Sydney)
🏢 Ames Australia
📍 Sydney