Job description
- Be part of an organisation that makes a difference in the community
- Hume & Brimbank location
- Full Time position
About the organisation
Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.
Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.
We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.
About the role
The Employment Mentor will be responsible for providing tailored services to improve work-readiness of disadvantaged jobseekers, and engaging with employers to identify job opportunities to support these jobseekers transition successfully into employment.
This is a full-time position until the 31st March 2025.
What Jesuit Social Services can offer you
- An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
- A welcoming and supportive relational environment
- A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
- Ongoing training and development related to your role
- Employee assistance program
- A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
- Generous leave
About you
This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:
- Demonstrated experience (or capacity) to improve job-readiness of disadvantaged Victorian jobseekers into employment
- Proven experience with generating leads, cold-calling or telemarketing
- Proven success in achieving employment outcomes for disadvantaged Victorian jobseekers
- The ability to successfully communicate, liaise and network with employers to identify vacancies and to develop ongoing service relationships and partnerships.
- Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders in government, the private and the community sectors.
- Personal drive, passion and commitment to achieve the best outcomes for the people Jesuit Social Services is seeking to assist
If you have what it takes and have a passion to use your skills to build and maintain a platform that will enable delivery excellence in the present, and growth of our ‘inclusion’ activities into the future, we would love to hear from you.
About the program
Jesuit Social Services has a history of investing in programs to support people to transition into education, training and jobs. Both experience and research tell us that one of the most reliable pathways out of disadvantage and most effective ways of connecting with the broader community is through employment.
Employment Services is Jesuit Social Service’s major activity to help disadvantaged Victorian jobseekers gain employment. These services are delivered by specialist employment experts who work closely with employers to identify job opportunities and prepare job seekers for those roles.
How to Apply
- Click “Apply Now”
- Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
- For further information please contact Rob Auger, Operations Manager 0438 607 959.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.
Previous applicants no need to apply.
Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.
We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.
Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.