Mentor – Transition to Work
This role is full time based in Launceston.

If you believe that you can make a difference in the lives of young people, and you are looking for a new career or a career change, then please keep reading!  Applicants must include a Cover Letter explaining why you want to work with us in this role.

This position will suit someone who can build a rapport quickly with young people, someone who is confident and fun, someone who has excellent computer skills.  We will provide you with everything you need to succeed in this role.  

Due to an increase in our caseloads, we need to add to our current team and are seeking a positive and dynamic Mentor.  Our Transition to Work (TtW) program provides tailored support for young people 15-24 years old to assist them into employment or education. You will have the opportunity to work with people one on one to develop their work readiness but also organise and facilitate group activities to develop interpersonal and teamwork skills.

About Us:
National Joblink (NJL) is a not-for-profit organisation serving local communities for over 30 years throughout TAS, QLD & the Northern Territory.  Today we provide a suite of services under the framework of Workforce Australia, are a specialised RTO, have a successful training restaurant in Cairns, provide outdoor activities at our Tarkine Wilderness Lodge and a Driving School.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A genuine desire to assist participants to achieve their education and employment goals
• Understand and have a demonstrated knowledge of the local cohort 
• Ability to advocate on behalf of participants to referral services
• Build relationships with community organisations and stakeholders
• Exceptionally good time management skills to balance administration with participant engagement
• Work well in a small team to build creative solutions and achieve combined KPI's
• Sound digital literacy skills utilising different software platforms for reporting as well as Microsoft 365 (Word/Excel & Outlook)

Our Employee Package:

As an employee of NJL you will receive:

• A workplace that always puts ‘Friends and Family First’
• Above award wages and generous remuneration package, including monthly RDO’s, additional Wellbeing leave and salary packaging.
• Access to free 24/7 support services through our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Health Insurance and wellness support
• NJL also support flexible work arrangements for this position

At NJL  we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

A current driver’s licence and car is required and as a Child Safe Organisation you will currently hold (or willing to obtain) a valid Working with Children Check and ability to pass a Criminal History Check.

To apply please attach a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the required skills.  As you will be reviewing and updating job applications as part of this role, we expect a high standard, it's your chance to show us what you can do.