Listed 5 days ago
Employment Mentor
Mobready
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via mobready.com.au
Employment Services
- Location
- Sydney, NSW
- Type
- Full-time
About the role
About MobReady:
MobReady is an Aboriginal owned & operated organisation with a purpose to create culturally safe pathways for our people into employment. Established in 2021 as part of the Indigeco group, MobReady now has multiple programs and services being delivered across NSW, ACT & QLD.
With exciting growth across the business, we have some deadly opportunities to join our team and help lead the impact!
We currently offer:
We are actively looking for an Employment mentor to join our REAL team to support First Nations people exiting incarceration in Western Sydney. You'll provide culturally safe support upto 6-months pre-release and continue supporting 12-months post-release with a strong focus on reconnection to community, culture and employment.
This is a full-time contract until June 30, 2030, and will be based out of our Penrith office Monday to Friday.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The above list is not exhaustive, and the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the company.
Knowledge & Experience:
Justin Biles
General Manager
M: 0435 857 811
E: justin@mobready.com.au
MobReady is an Aboriginal owned & operated organisation with a purpose to create culturally safe pathways for our people into employment. Established in 2021 as part of the Indigeco group, MobReady now has multiple programs and services being delivered across NSW, ACT & QLD.
With exciting growth across the business, we have some deadly opportunities to join our team and help lead the impact!
We currently offer:
- Traineeships & Apprenticeships
- Pre-Employment Programs
- Mentoring
- The RISE Project - Rebuilding your Identity and Strength for Employment
- REAL - Reconnection, Employment and Learning
- Journey to Success - School programs
We are actively looking for an Employment mentor to join our REAL team to support First Nations people exiting incarceration in Western Sydney. You'll provide culturally safe support upto 6-months pre-release and continue supporting 12-months post-release with a strong focus on reconnection to community, culture and employment.
This is a full-time contract until June 30, 2030, and will be based out of our Penrith office Monday to Friday.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Workshop & program facilitation
- Cultural activities
- Administrations tasks
- Compliance management
- Community engagement
- Mentoring of First Nations people exiting incarceration
- Case management
- Employer engagement
- Employment placement
- Service referrals & advocacy
- Stakeholder engagement
The above list is not exhaustive, and the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the company.
Knowledge & Experience:
- Relevant experience in similar programs or industry.
- Connection to the First Nations community and culture
- Knowledge and understanding of the Justice system and it's impact on First Nations communities.
- Customer service focused: committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels - written, phone and face to face.
- Communication: the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication style depending upon the audience.
- Attention to detail: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally.
- Commerciality: ability to apply knowledge in a practical, commercial manner.
- Teamwork: willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members.
- Time management/organisation: accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given, and carry out administrative duties within portfolio in an efficient and timely manner.
- Professional approach.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Confident manner.
- Positive approach to change.
- Strong administrative skills
- Ability to manage conflict
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- A valid/current Australian Driver's License is required to complete the roles and responsibilities of this position.
- A clear criminal history is required to complete the roles and responsibilities of this position.
- Connection to community & culture
Justin Biles
General Manager
M: 0435 857 811
E: justin@mobready.com.au
Apply
via mobready.com.au
