The Former Origin Greats (FOGS) ARTIE Academy is seeking a motivated, highly organised, and independent self-starter to join the team as a Mentor. Working within a school-based program, Mentors supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to achieve positive outcomes in attendance, engagement, behaviour, effort, wellbeing, and academic achievement.

The role is responsible for organising, coordinating, and delivering ARTIE Academy activities, events, challenges, and key programs that inspire students to make positive choices and remain engaged in their education. Mentors work collaboratively with schools, families, communities, and key stakeholders to support student success and strengthen educational outcomes.

The Mentor shares responsibility for the coordination and delivery of the ARTIE Academy and other key programs within their allocated schools, ensuring activities are delivered to a high standard, and program objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

- Build positive and supportive relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to encourage engagement, participation, attendance, and educational success.

- Mentor and support students to achieve positive outcomes in attendance, behaviour, effort, wellbeing, and academic achievement.

- Organise, coordinate, and deliver ARTIE Academy activities, challenges, workshops, events, and program initiatives within assigned schools.

- Support the planning and delivery of program events, excursions, camps, celebrations, and community engagement activities.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with school staff, parents and caregivers, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, families, and communities.

- Collaborate with schools and stakeholders to identify and respond to student needs and barriers to engagement.

- Promote participation in ARTIE Academy programs and encourage student attendance and involvement in scheduled activities.





- Support the delivery of the Driver Licensing Program through student engagement, promotion, coordination, and attendance monitoring for scheduled driving lessons.

- Maintain accurate student records, attendance data, case notes, and program documentation in accordance with organisational requirements.

- Undertake timely data entry and record keeping to support reporting, compliance, funding requirements, and program evaluation.

- Assist with the collection and monitoring of program outcomes and performance data.

- Prepare reports, program updates, and other administrative documentation as required.

- Maintain a culturally safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families.

- Undertake other duties consistent with the position as directed by management.

Key Capabilities

- Robust relationship-building and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to engage and motivate young people from diverse backgrounds.

- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

- Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Sound administrative capability, including data entry, record keeping, and reporting.

- Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and communities.

This role is ideally suited to individuals considering a career in social work, youth work, counselling, psychology, education, or community services. It is also an excellent opportunity for university students currently undertaking qualifications in social work, counselling, psychology, or related human services fields, who are seeking practical experience working with young people in a school-based setting.

Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, offering flexibility to balance study and other commitments while gaining valuable hands-on experience working with students, families, schools, and community stakeholders.

📌 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Mentor (Milton)
🏢 ARTIE Academy
📍 Milton