First Nations Employment Mentor - BlacktownEmployment | Blacktown | CasualCasual position, based at our Blacktown locationSupport job seeker clients who identify asAboriginalor Torres Strait Islander, to address/overcomebarriers to employmentWe are seeking applications forEmploymentMentorfrom 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.Hourly rate is $***** + 12% superOther perks include:Regular performance feedback and performance reviewprocessSupportive environment and caring work culture withwork/life balanceCultural DiversityCultural leave*Flexible working arrangements will beconsideredSalary packaging (Full FBT employer) including:superannuation, Novated Leases, laptops, mobile phones,professionaldevelopment, subscriptions andmemberships, and briefcasesFlare Employee Discounts Program17.5% Annual Leave LoadingAMES Australia acknowledges thetraditional custodians of thelands and waters where we liveand work.
We pay respect totheir elders past, present andemerging.
*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 positionWe are seeking applications forEmploymentMentorfrom 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.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.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the localAboriginal community and knowledge of the Aboriginal concept ofsocial and emotional well-being,culture and wisdomSome case management or client liaison experience,including work with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders andthe challenges they faceA current valid Driver's Licence will be required for thisroleA current Working With Children Check (Employee)A working knowledge and understanding of employment supportservices,



specifically for Aboriginal or Torres StraitIslandercohort and the challenges they faceDemonstrated knowledge of current labour market trendsDemonstrated record of success in placement of job seekersinto employment or experience in a similar roleDemonstrated ability to provide comprehensive job seekerassessment, identifying barriers to employment and preparingindividual career or job plansProven ability to motivate clients, and advocate andnegotiate on their behalfHighly developed communication and interpersonalskillsDemonstrated analytical and problem solving skills toimplement innovative job seeker focused solutions to gainemploymentStrong time management, organisational and well developedcomputer skillsDemonstrated positive values of integrity, reliability,teamwork and professionalism consistent with the AMES Visionand demonstrated commitment to the quality and continuousimprovement principlesAbility to speak a second language will be highlyregardedAbout usAMES 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 pleaseAMES 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).
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