• Full-time (38 hours per week) | SCHADS Level 3 | Horsham, Victoria

Help people turn goals into opportunities, connections and meaningful pathways.

Centre for Participation is seeking a Disability Pathway Mentor to support people with disability to identify, pursue and achieve their goals through volunteering, learning, community participation, social enterprise and employment pathways.

This exciting new role will play a key part in delivering our YouthAbility project and supporting people with disability to build confidence, self-advocacy skills, community connections and greater independence.

About Us

Centre for Participation is a community-based not-for-profit organisation committed to strengthening communities through connection, opportunity and active participation.

We deliver a diverse range of programs across disability, volunteering, learning, youth, aged care, transport and social enterprise. Our work is built on the belief that everyone has strengths, potential and a valuable contribution to make.

About the Role

As a Disability Pathway Mentor, you will work alongside people with disability to identify goals, build skills and create meaningful pathways that align with their interests and aspirations.

You will support Learners participating in Centre for Participation programs, social enterprises and pathway initiatives, helping them explore opportunities in volunteering, learning, peer workforce development and employment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting participant recruitment, onboarding and goal planning.
• Developing and reviewing individual pathway plans.
• Providing mentoring and practical support to Learners.
• Supporting delivery of the YouthAbility project.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to create positive and inclusive opportunities.
• Building relationships with families, carers, community organisations and referral partners.
• Collecting and reporting outcomes that demonstrate social impact.

About You

You are passionate about inclusion and committed to supporting people to achieve their goals.

You may have experience in disability, community services, education, employment services, youth work, social work or a related field.

You will bring:

• Experience mentoring, coaching or supporting people to develop skills and confidence.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A person-centred and strengths-based approach.
• Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A commitment to human rights, inclusion and community participation.

Lived experience of disability, caring responsibilities or navigating disability support systems is highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

• Make a genuine difference in people's lives and communities.
• Help shape and grow an innovative disability pathways program.
• Work within a supportive, values-driven organisation.
• Access professional development opportunities.
• Be part of a team committed to participation, inclusion and social impact.

Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to hold or obtain:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• National Police Check
• Current Victorian Driver Licence

Next steps

Click Apply Now to submit your application.

For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Robbie Millar, Chief Executive Officer on 0493 969 577.

Centre for Participation reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date should a suitable applicant be identified.

Centre for Participation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people of all ages.

A position description is attached.