Employment Mentor

Help someone build the confidence, skills and independence to take their next step into employment.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for passionate and motivated people to join our team in McLaren Vale and support individuals who may face barriers to employment.

As an Employment Mentor, you’ll work alongside participants to identify their strengths, build practical workplace skills and grow their confidence. Through engaging one-to-one and group-based support, you’ll help people become more connected to their community and move towards long-term employment and greater independence.

If you’re someone who enjoys seeing others succeed, can think creatively and loves helping people realise what they’re capable of, this could be a highly rewarding role for you.

McLaren Vale Enterprises is a registered NDIS service provider and not-for-profit organisation providing tailored services and support for people living with disability.

We’re deeply connected to our local communities and driven by a vision of inclusion, opportunity and sustainability. At the heart of what we do is a simple goal: creating genuine opportunities for people to build skills, increase independence and work towards the future they want.

As an Employment Mentor, no two days will look exactly the same.

You’ll deliver person-centred, evidence-based employment supports aligned with each participant’s individual goals, NDIS plan and funding.

You’ll support participants to develop practical skills that can make a real difference in their pathway to employment, including:

• Customer service and workplace communication

• Time management and organisation

• Money handling

• Independent travel

• Following workplace instructions and routines

• Building confidence and independence

• Understanding workplace expectations

• Developing the skills needed to participate successfully in employment and the community

This is more than simply teaching skills. You’ll build a strong rapport with each participant, understand their individual strengths and aspirations, and support them to identify and overcome barriers to achieving their goals.

We’re looking for someone who can take initiative, work confidently and autonomously, recognise learning opportunities and adapt their approach to the individual in front of them.

Most importantly, you’ll see the difference your support can make as participants grow in confidence, develop new skills and take positive steps towards employment and greater independence.

If you’re looking for a role with purpose, variety and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone’s future, we’d love to hear from you.

Person Centred Employment Support

• Deliver individualised (1:1) supports aligned with participant goals and NDIS plans

• Support participants to build capacity and confidence to secure sustainable employment

• Promote participant choice, control, and informed decision-making

Referral, Intake & Assessment

• Coordinate and engage with referrals from stakeholders including schools, allied health, and community services

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments, including risk assessments and support needs analysis

• Develop and document individualised capacity-building plans with clear, measurable outcomes

• Ensure appropriate service matching and safe onboarding processes

Service Delivery & Capacity Building

• Deliver structured employment readiness programs and workplace-based supports

• Provide mentoring during work experience placements to support skill development and safe participation

• Monitor and review participant progress against goals and adjust supports as required

Stakeholder Engagement & Business Development

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with employers and community partners

• Meeting with individuals and families

• Identify inclusive employment opportunities aligned with participant capacity and goals

• Supporting participants and their families through the sign-up process within their allocated funding scope

Documentation, Compliance & Quality

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in line with organisational and NDIS requirements

• Record service delivery, progress notes, and outcomes to support audits and reporting

• Identify, report, and respond to risks, incidents, or safeguarding concerns in accordance with policy

• Participate in continuous improvement activities and uphold quality and safeguarding standards

Skills and Experience required

• Able to work with participants to meet individual goals and able to support complex physical and social needs

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills

• Recent case management experience (DES experience highly regarded)

• Minimum 6 months of case management experience required

• Excellent administration skills

• Experience working with employers and businesses to negotiate job opportunities for people

• Experience supporting people with a disability in an open or supported employment environment

• Ability to work to a timeline

• Represent the organisation in a professional manner

• Excellent customer communication skills

• Ability to effectively communicate/network with all stakeholders (participants, families, schools, employers, and other support services)

• Cert III Individual Support (Disability) equivalent or higher

• Appointment to the position is subject to a satisfactory NDIS screening

• Current Drivers License (ability to secure driver accreditation through DPTI)

• Current Senior First Aid Certificate

• Demonstrated ability to meet KPIs

• Knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

Mandatory qualifications

• NDIS Clearance

• Cert III Individual Support (Disability) equivalent or higher

• Full Drivers License, Driver History Check from within the last 12 months AND ability to gain driver accreditation through DPTI

• First Aid Certificate including CPR

Please address your Cover Letter and CV to

Barry Sims
Employment Services Manager