• Bendigo

Do you have a passion for providing support and assistance so people can realise and reach their full potential? If you want to be a crucial part of a dedicated team that makes a huge difference in people’s lives, read on!

CVGT Australia has exciting opportunities for passionate and dedicated people who can have a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable young Victorians and their communities.

We’re looking for Youth Employment Mentors for our Victorian State Government-funded program to connect young Victorians, at risk of long-term unemployment, with meaningful work.

Participation in this youth program is voluntary and designed to transition young people, often with complex needs, from non-vocational support programs to employment opportunities.

We want to hear from candidates from all diverse backgrounds, particularly if you can demonstrate a lived or closely linked experience of the issues faced by young Victorians in their search for employment.

What we do

CVGT Australia is a for-purpose charitable organisation.

Our purpose is to connect more people to meaningful work. By doing this we create positive change, economic prosperity and improved wellbeing for all.

We started nearly 40 years ago helping young people in Country Victoria find apprenticeships and traineeships and now have 128 locations across three states - Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales.

Last year we helped 6446 people find a job.

What we are looking for

• You have what it takes to connect young people to meaningful work.
• You can engage with participants from a variety of referral sources and commence them as voluntary participants in the program.
• You are resilient and have a deep sense of empathy, active listening skills and the ability to build rapport with young people.
• You have a passion for social justice and community, and can engage and support young people so they can reach their potential.
• You can work collaboratively with a caseload of participants experiencing barriers to employment and provide guidance to increase their opportunities.
• You can engage with support services, community organisations and local employers to create flexible, outcome-focused support.
• You can identify participants’ skills, experience, capabilities and aspirations to best match them to employment opportunities.
• You have a training or teaching background or can facilitate group sessions aimed at increasing employability.
• You can connect participants to relevant support services (mental health, financial, drug and alcohol, domestic violence) and advocate on their behalf.
• You can provide regular post-placement support for participants in education or employment to ensure expectations are met.
• You can communicate and interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Please email [email protected], using the subject line: Youth Employment Mentor - Bendigo enquiry via EthicalJobs for a detailed Position Description of everything you are likely to do in a typical week in this role. Quote reference 1633.

In return, CVGT Australia offers you

• Up to $15,900 of your salary TAX FREE!
• Another $2650 TAX FREE for meals and entertainment.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development.
• Career opportunities with CVGT Australia sites across three states.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What you should do now

CVGT Australia is an equal employment opportunity employer.

We encourage applications from candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians and people with disability.

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this position. The successful applicant will need to undergo a National Police Check and have a current Working with Children Check (VIC) or willing to obtain before commencement.

A position description is attached.