Posted: 28/10/2026

Closing Date: 27/11/2026

Job Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Kalgoorlie

Job Category: Fixed Term - Full Time

About the Waalitj Foundation:

The Waalitj Foundation is a not for profit organisation that strives to be a leader in the provision of education, business and employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. We aim to influence and inspire the empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our diverse work force, which is led by our First Australian role models. We are passionate about our focus in providing education and employment opportunities.

Job Description

About the Program

The Waalitj Foundation delivers the Australian Government’s Workforce Australia program, in partnership with the Department of Employment and Workforce Relations, boosting employment prospects across Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

The Workforce Australia program provides enhanced services and support for the people looking for work. Through this program, the Waalitj Foundation deliver a range of enhanced services including building job ready skills, training and qualification support, mentoring, networking opportunities and postplacement support.

About the Position

The Senior Mentor will provide expert mentoring and support to job seekers while offering leadership and guidance to frontline staff.

Reporting to the Regional Community Connections Manager, the Senior Mentor play a key role in the successful delivery of the Workforce Australia program, supporting local participants to enhance job readiness and secure sustainable employment.

This is a 12-month full-time, fixed-term opportunity based in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder region,



with the possibility of extension subject to operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Deliver intensive mentoring for job seekers, building their skills, confidence, and pathways toward sustainable employment.
- Facilitate tailored participant engagement activities including interview preparation, workplace visits, and ongoing post-placement support.
- Motivate participants to actively participate and achieve long-term employment outcomes.
- Support frontline staff through coaching, knowledge-sharing, and modelling best practice delivery of the Workforce Australia program.
- Identify gaps in participant support and staff capabilities and collaborate with the Regional Community Connections Manager to implement training and improvement initiatives.
- Act as a senior resource and point of escalation for participant issues, informing leadership of risks and contributing solutions.
- Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with employers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), community groups and other key stakeholders to source employment opportunities.
- Represent the Workforce Australia program within the community, advocating for participant needs and promoting program outcomes.
- Ensure all activities meet Workforce Australia program guidelines and the Waalitj Foundation’s policies, including privacy, security, and workplace health and safety.




- Maintain accurate and timely participant records and program documentation in IT systems, and assist with program monitoring, audits, reporting, and claims management activities.

Required skills & Experience:

- Certificate IV in Employment Services, Career Development, Community Services, or related field, or equivalent significant experience.
- Demonstrated experience supporting diverse job seeker populations, including Indigenous, mature age, and vulnerable clients.
- Familiarity with government and community services available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Sound knowledge of the local labour market and employer landscape in the Goldfields region.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and client management databases.
- Strong mentor, leader, and advocate for participants and staff.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Highly organised with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Essential Requirements:

- Must hold “C” Class driver’s licence
- Hold, or able to obtain, a National Police Clearance, and Working with Children Checks

What We Offer You:

- 9 Day fortnight
- Salary Packaging benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Friendly and supportive work workplace

Application Details:

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Please apply with a Cover Letter and Resume, by 5pm on Friday, 27 November 2026.

NB: Shortlisting and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

For position related inquiries please contact the People and Capability team at [email protected]

📌 Senior Employment Mentor (Kalgoorlie - Boulder)
🏢 Waalitj Foundation
📍 Kalgoorlie - Boulder