parentsnext mentor

• Are you looking for a casual - 1 day per week position?
• Seeking an opportunity where you can make a difference?
• In a supportive and collaborative work environment?

ParentsNext Mentor based in Grafton

Casual 1 day per-week

Do you have a huge amount of personal energy and the ability to energise others? As a member of our team you will motivate, upskill and empower parents to prepare for or return to work. Our ideal candidate will have established local networks or the ability to develop them, excellent interpersonal skills and administration skill with a passion for supporting others.

About the role.

This role will require you to:

• Make a difference in the lives of parenting individuals in your local community by helping them return to work.
• Give great customer service to participants, colleagues and community stakeholders.
• Deliver a tailored and culturally appropriate service to participants that recognises their individual circumstances, including childcare and community responsibilities.
• Provide a flexible, mobile service that gives participants multiple options to connect with the program (Including face to face, outreach, phone, email, skype etc.).
• Complete interviews and assessments to build comprehensive participant profiles.
• Help participants identify employment and training goals and make plans which include activities and milestones to achieve these goals.
• Build strong referral networks with local community organisations that will add value for participants.
• Accurately complete a variety of electronic and paper based administration.

About you.

To be successful in this exciting and rewarding role you will have the following:

• Excellent customer service skills (both internal and external).
• An understanding of the barriers faced by parents who are returning to work.
• The ability to professionally engage with community stakeholders and established local networks.
• Empowering case management skills, and experience working with people with diverse backgrounds and varying degrees of disadvantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills which can be used to build confidence and motivate participants.
• The ability to negotiate, problem solve and resolve conflict.
• Proven experience as an enthusiastic team player.
• The ability to prioritise competing demands and remain organised under pressure.
• Strong administration and computer skills.
• A current Drivers' Licence.

About us....

VERTO is a not-for-profit organisation offering employment, training, apprenticeship and community services that positively transform the lives of individuals and the communities in which we operate. Since our beginnings in Central West NSW 40 years ago, we have grown to provide services at more than 70 sites across NSW, VIC and ACT.

While much has changed in that time, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to making a difference through equal access to employment, education and community services. This includes offering bespoke programs that support vulnerable individuals and communities, including Indigenous, disability and tenancy services.

Interested?
To apply, please click on 'Apply Now'. Your application should consist of a tailored resume to suit this role including contact details of two work referees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from culturally diverse backgrounds who can demonstrate Australian Work Rights. Successful candidates will need to provide a current Working with Children check, new Police check and a myGov ID. All VERTO team members share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of the people who engage with us.
Need more information

Contact Human Resources on or for a confidential discussion. Alternatively see our website at

Closing date: The selection process will commence upon the receipt of applications & will close at 9am Monday the 17th of June 2024 or prior, if a suitable candidate is found.