Join the passionate team at Workways delivering employment services across Australia!

Play a key role in our team in a purpose driven Not for Profit organisation dedicated to making a positive social and economic difference in our communities.

• Industry experience not essential. On the job training and mentoring provided.
• Receive competitive remuneration & salary packaging
• Exciting opportunity to join the Jobs Victoria Employment Services contract, and give back to your community

Who are we!

Workways Australia - we get people connected. We’re a high, not-for-profit organisation delivering employment, environmental, youth and community services throughout Victoria, NSW, ACT and Queensland. Workways is a community focused organisation committed to making a positive social and economic difference for those living and working in our communities.

Key tasks of the JVES Mentor Specialist

• Setting up new participants in the GEMS IT systems and SharePoint.
• File noting for appointments.
• Assess participants strengths and opportunities in the labour market.
• Work with each participant to develop an Individualised Plan to achieve sustainable employment consistent with their long-term goals.
• Motivate and support participants to sustain job search and employment.
• Coach participants in job search strategy both individually and in small groups.
• Monitor job search activity & review each participant progress towards employment goals.

About the role

Location: Ringwood , Victoria 

Contract: Full time contract until June 2023, with the possibility to extend.

The Jobs Victoria Mentor role is the key frontline position responsible for working with participants and employers to maximise sustainable employment for disadvantaged people.  These services are offered under the Jobs Victoria Employment Services.

The Jobs Victoria Mentor identifies and co-ordinates delivery of assistance tailored to each participant needs, including working directly with employers to provide access to job placement and work experience opportunities. 

Specialist roles  is specific to working with Ex-Offenders.

Key skills and experience

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate the following skills and qualifications, providing answers to the Key Selection Criteria listed below when submitting your application:

• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and achieve outcomes in a performance driven environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records (electronic and paper based).
• Demonstrated understanding of contract requirements and guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with employers, participants and other stakeholders.
• Proven ability to motivate and build rapport with job seekers to achieve positive employment related results.

We offer our staff attractive salary packaging and employment conditions, staff development programs, Health & Well Being initiatives including the Employee Assistance Program.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position please click Apply Now to enter our online recruitment portal.  Applications must include a resume, cover letter and quote the Job ID.

Applications may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Andrea Trovo JVES Program Coordinator Specialist - [email protected], using the subject line: Jobs Victoria - Mentor / Employment Consultant enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Workways Australia Limited ACN 141 659 734.

Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory Police check and WWVC/WWCC/Blue Card (as required per State/Territory) as a pre-condition of employment.

Aboriginal, South Sea and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply for this position.

If you have any questions regarding the role please contact [email protected].

Workways Australia Ltd respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Queensland, and pays its respect to the ongoing living cultures of Aboriginal peoples.

To view a copy of the position description, click here.