Yilabara Solutions is committed to growing our team of Aboriginal mentors to work across our Western Region More Jobs More Care initiative. We currently have a role available in Bourke. Our More Jobs More Care project is heavily committed to supporting Aboriginal community members in engaging in employment and training.  The Aboriginal Mentor will work closely with Aboriginal Communities, Employment Services Providers, and other key stakeholders. If you are passionate about making a difference across Aboriginal Communities, this is a perfect role. 

Core Responsibilities 

The core responsibilities of the Aboriginal Mentor role will be to: 

• develop a regional network of referral pipelines ensuring we meet all pre-employment and employment targets
• establish a strong referral network directly across Aboriginal Communities
• establish a contact schedule with our referral pipelines
• work with each candidate to ensure they understand the full requirements and offerings of the More Job More Care Project
• mitigate any issues that make impact on pre-employment or successful engagement into employment
• supporting Aboriginal Community Members that undertake our training. 

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• Qualifications relating to Mentoring, Case Management and/or other relevant disciplines will be highly regarded

Skills, Ability and Knowledge 

• Aboriginality – this is an identified position under Section 14(4) of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977
• Extensive community engagement experience in working with Aboriginal community and organisations
• Strong experience in managing stakeholder relationships
• Extensive experience in client centred case management
• Creative, strategic, and analytical thinker with the ability to manage multiple contractual requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills particularly in negotiation and rapport development
• Commitment to principles underpinning the values of excellence, best practice, and cultural engagement
• Working with Vulnerable People Check
• Valid Current Drivers licence [min P2]

Personal Qualities 

• Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
• Ability to work positively within a team environment
• Highly motivated, confident, outgoing with outstanding relationship management skills
• High standard of ethical behaviour and strong cultural values
• Strong time management and prioritising skills
• Strong in both integrity and confidentiality

This is an exciting opportunity to support local Aboriginal communities reengage into employment and training. Applications for this role will close 5.00pm on Tuesday 8 November 2022. If you have any questions about the role or just want to know more about this exciting job please contact Julie Blackhall on 0477 022 414.