WanPlace Hiring for JVES Mentor (Specialist) Job at Melbourne Full Time

JVES Mentor (Specialist)

Location: Metro Melbourne and Southern Melbourne, VIC

Job Id Number: IEPJV

Contract: Full Time 2-year contract, with possibility to extend.

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 Aboriginal employment.

• The chance to be a part of a rapidly growing team
• Receive competitive remuneration & salary packaging
• Exciting opportunity to join the new Jobs Victoria Employment Services contract

Who are we!

About Indigenous Employment Partners

Indigenous Employment Partners is an Indigenous operated charity and social enterprise with a social purpose to contribute to ending the cycle of poverty and disadvantage experienced by Indigenous Australia by building capacity and fostering self-sufficiency through employment. We provide culturally appropriate employment, recruitment and training services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the organisations who employ them.

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.
• Business Development opportunities for Job seekers

About the role

The Jobs Victoria Mentor role is the key frontline position responsible for working with participants and employers to maximise sustainable employment for disadvantaged Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander 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.

This role is specific to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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.
• Business Development skill
• Proven ability to work with community and community organisations
• 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 call our recruitment team (03) 9017 3371 or email to recruitment team [email protected]

Applications must include a resume, cover letter and quote the Job ID.