Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference?

SYC delivers employment services at over 50 locations throughout Australia. The Aboriginal Employment Mentor actively engages with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants across SYC’s Employment Services caseload. This role will benefit from providing support to motivate, upskill, and secure sustainable employment outcomes while working within a supportive and results-driven team.

We're seeking an Aboriginal Employment Mentor to join our team in a mobile capacity, working across West and North- East Melbourne. (Preston, Heidleberg, Altona Meadows, Footscray, Melton, Sunshine, Taylors Lakes and Werribee. )This is a unique opportunity to build trusting realtionships, and make a real impact on the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants.

Key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

• Building relationships with employers, Aboriginal organisations and communities, Registered Training Organisations and Apprenticeship Support Australia centres.
• Supporting individuals to overcome barriers to employment.
• Actively engaging with employers, key employees, and participants to secure sustainable employment outcomes.
• Attending careers, indigenous and other networking events to promote SYC Employment Services.
• Providing mentoring support to positively address challenges which may place employment at risk.

About You

As someone who enjoys working autonomously within a broader team environment, you will be passionate about developing relationships with employers, relevant stakeholders, and participants to develop skills and access activities generating new pathways to employment. You will be outcomes-focused and enjoy the challenge of meeting targets and deadlines. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong engagement skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while being part of a values- driven team.
• Time management, organisational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise in order to achieve outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills with well-developed interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander communities and employment services.
• Interpersonal, conflict resolution and negotiation skills along with the ability to identify innovative and lateral solutions to problems.

For this role, you will need to:

• Be willing to complete a Working with Children Check and National Police Check
• Have possession of a current valid Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive
• Be eligible to work in Australia
• Have possession of a current valid Driver’s License, willingness to drive, and your own registered vehicle with a 4–5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Why join Team SYC?

• Generous achievement incentives on offer for high performers
• Increase your pay with Salary Packaging options.
• Enjoy an additional day off to celebrate your Birthday*
• Access an additional one week of paid leave each year, through SYC loyalty leave*
• Stay healthy with discounted Corporate Private Health Cover
• Access our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Access special discounts on memberships and fitness activities through Goodlife, Fitness First and Zap Health Clubs.
• Enjoy special benefits with Beaurepaires.

*Qualifying periods and terms apply.

About us

SYC exists so everyone can succeed.

SYC is a non-profit human services organisation, we invest back into the Australian community, helping tens of Thousands of people vert year with housing education and employment.

To learn more about us, visit our website: https://www.syc.net.au/services/employment/employment-services

If you are passionate about empowering individuals to reach their career goals, we want to hear from you!

To apply please complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button.

*Please complete the requested screening questions on the application page and attach your resume.

We’re proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer, and we commit to responding to every applicant.

SYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud of our diverse workforce. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disability to apply. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact our recruitment team who will be happy to support you via [email protected].