We bring years of experience and authentic engagement in regional, remote, and urban locations to our services.
Bamara has long history of working respectfully alongside communities and the people who live in them assisting and supporting community and individual goal achievement.
Bamara footprint extends across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland.
Our focus is on building individual and community capacity and prosperity through the design and delivery of projects, programs and initiatives underpinned by Australian government (state and federal) funding.
Culture and Community
Bamara is a First Nation's organisation, all staff are expected to participate in connection with community, respect relationships and apply this respect to each participant we work with across all diverse cultural backgrounds
Salary and Benefits
3 days bonus leave during the Christmas/New Year period
Birthday leave
Yearly Flu shot
Retail and Entertainment discounts acrossleading brands through Flare Benefits program
Opportunities to upskill with qualifications in Community Services
Employee Assistance program for staff and their immediate families
Access to our wellness partner program with C-5
First Nations Perspective training
Rewards and recognition program
Job Description
About us
As a proud First Nations Specialist provider under the Workforce Australia contract, we are committed to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through culturally safe , strengths- based employment services.
Our team supports participants to build confidence, develop skills and connect with meaningful employment and training opportunities
The role
We are seeking full- time passionate and culturally aware Job Mentors to join our team in the Townsville regions.
This role will be working across multiple sites.
As a job mentor, you will walk alongside our First Nations participants, offering tailored mentoring, guidance,



and advocacy throughout their employment journey from finding work to maintaining work.
Key Responsibilities
As a Job Mentor at Bamara, you will play a crucial role in guiding and supporting individuals in their professional development.
Working within an innovative and dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the career growth of our participants and their communities.
Build strong, respectful relationshipswith First Nations participants
Provide individualised mentoring and coaching to supportwork readiness
Assist clients in identifying career goals and developing job plans
Prepare and assist participants to keep employment once gained.
Connect participantswith suitable training, employment, and community support services
Liaise with employers to support sustainable employment outcomes
Maintain accurate records and comply with Workforce Australia contractual obligations
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
Proven experience or the ability tomentor or coach individuals in a professional setting
Ability to build rapport with First Nations participants
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to provide constructive feedback and guidance to support First Nations participants
Abilityto work collaborativelyin a team and independentlyto manage a caseload
Robust organisational and time management abilities
Empathy and patience when working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Knowledge oflocal industry-specific job requirements and career pathways is an advantage
The ability to regularly build employer partnerships by marketing participant strengths, skills, and workplace readiness
Must have WWCC and be able to satisfactorily pass a police check
Ability to obtain a MYID strength of standard
Why Join us?
Culturally safe and inclusive workplace
Ongoing professionaldevelopment and cultural learning
Opportunitiesto make a genuine impact in the community
Supportive and passionate team environment
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📌 Job Mentor (Townsville)
🏢 Bamara
📍 Townsville