First Nations Mentor

Workforce Australia – First Nations Mentor

Locations – Gippsland Region, Victoria

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

We have an exciting opportunity for a First Nations Mentor to join our team in the Gippsland region, providing a high level of support and mentoring to both participants and Workways Employees to support First Nations participants into employment and throughout their employment journey.

This role operates across a fast-paced, high-performance environment and will engage with local Indigenous communities. 

About the opportunity:

The mentor will provide intensive mentoring to both Workways Employees and First Nations participants across the region, with the aim of ensuring their transition into employment is successful and sustained. Mentors achieve outcomes by motivating, coaching, and identifying transferable skills required for successful employment. Mentors tailor their services for individual needs so that jobseekers are supported and able to progress towards the labour market to gain and keep meaningful employment.

Being a Mentor involves:

• An understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with people/Participants from a range of backgrounds including Indigenous, youth, mature aged, etc.  
• Demonstrated ability to effectively facilitate small groups. 
• A proven track record of achieving performance targets and time management skills to meet deadlines.  
• Sound Information Technology and administration skills.

About You: As an Identified Indigenous Mentor 

• You are passionate about your community and connecting people to opportunities
• You are results driven but people focused - always
• You have well developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, liaise and consult with a wide range of stakeholders
• You utilise your professionalism and finely-honed customer service skills when providing support to our customers.
• You understand and have the ability to work within a contractual compliant environment.
• You hold a current driver's licence and are willing to undertake a satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Card as a pre-condition of employment.

About us:

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

What we will offer You

• Attractive base salary, enhanced by salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year
• Monthly paid Accrued Days Off (ADO)- Available for Full time employees
• Employee Assistance program including individual coaching and access for immediate family members
• Ability to obtain discounted private health insurance
• Access to lifestyle discounts through partnering organisations.
• A supportive team environment committed to making a difference in the communities we live and work in.
• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities 

How to apply:

To apply for this position, click Apply Now to enter our online recruitment portal. Your application should include a resume and cover letter. 

Applications close 27 July 2025 (or earlier if a suitable candidate is found)

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.

To perform this role it is essential that the incumbent is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

Under S25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous. A Confirmation of Aboriginality may be required from the successful appointee.

If you have any questions regarding the role please do not hesitate to reach out to us!

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

Workways Australia Limited ACN 141 659 734.