• Preference will be given to applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• Multiple full-time ongoing positions to provide employment services under the new Workforce Australia contract
• Positions will be based at our new Blacktown location
• Support job seeker clients who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to address/overcome barriers to employment
• Annual salary is $66,491 + 10% super
• You must have received your first and second Covid-19 vaccinations to be considered

BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Regular performance feedback and performance review process
• Supportive environment and caring work culture with work/life balance
• Cultural Diversity
• Salary packaging (Full FBT employer) including: superannuation, Novated Leases, laptops, mobile phones, professional development, subscriptions and memberships, and briefcases
• Flare Employee Discounts Program

About the position

AMES Australia is a statutory authority which specialises in the delivery of education, training, employment, settlement and community services to a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) client base.

AMES Australia has successfully tendered for the new Workforce Australia Employment Services contract, with a licence to service the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) community in Western Sydney. We are seeking applications for Employment Mentors from candidates who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or who have experience in delivering services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified clients.

If successful in your application as Employment Mentor, you will provide individualised support, assistance and guidance to ATSI job seekers addressing/overcoming barriers to employment and ensuring that they gain suitable employment opportunities within an appropriate time frame. You will be responsible for the negotiation, monitoring and review of the delivery of employment support services for clients. In addition, this position will involve case management of a caseload of jobseekers, reverse marketing candidates, job search training and supporting employers as they take on candidates who identify as ATSI.

To express an interest in this role, please address the following key selection criteria:

• Some case management or client liaison experience, including work with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders and the challenges they face
• A current valid Driver's Licence will be required for this role
• A current Working With Children Check (Employee)
• A working knowledge and understanding of employment support services, specifically for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cohort and the challenges they face
• Demonstrated knowledge of current labour market trends
• Demonstrated record of success in placement of job seekers into employment or experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive job seeker assessment, identifying barriers to employment and preparing individual career or job plans
• Proven ability to motivate clients, and advocate and negotiate on their behalf
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills to implement innovative job seeker focused solutions to gain employment
• Strong time management, organisational and well developed computer skills
• Demonstrated positive values of integrity, reliability, teamwork and professionalism consistent with the AMES Vision and demonstrated commitment to the quality and continuous improvement principles
• Ability to speak a second language will be highly regarded

To express an interest in this position please submit

• Your current resume
• Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined above

A position description is attached.

Interviews and other selection processes may commence before the closing date.

AMES Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

AMES Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory police check and provision of a current Working with Children Check (where required for position).

AMES Australia's Values are: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human Rights.