Youth Mentor

2 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Buscojobs Full time

About the role

selectability is currently seeking an enthusiastic youth mentor to join our BikeShed Program—an initiative designed to empower at-risk youth. This is more than a mentoring role; it's a chance to make a lasting difference in young lives through guidance, support, and skill-building.

The youth mentor will support after-school activities like bike repair, group cycling, life skills workshops, and cultural connection sessions with First Nations Elders. Through mentoring and peer support, you'll help young people overcome challenges, reduce challenging behaviours, and steer them toward long-term success.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to :

  • Supporting at-risk young people to engage more effectively with education, employment readiness programs, and broader community initiatives
  • Promoting and fostering stronger connections to family and community networks
  • Supporting young persons by encouraging positive decision-making and providing consistent support to disengaged or justice-involved young people

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and help individuals access the support they need, we invite you to apply for the youth mentor position at selectability.

About you

To be considered for this rewarding role you will have :

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • A demonstrated ability to prioritise conflicting priorities as required
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision with the capacity to exercise initiative in the application of work processes and procedures and establish objectives and outcomes
  • A demonstrated ability to show empathy and compassion
  • A proven ability to think critically and approach challenges with innovation
  • Positive, can-do attitude

Role Requirements

  • Previous experience working with disadvantaged youth
  • Current nationally recognised first aid and CPR certificates (or ability to obtain)
  • A Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (or the ability to obtain prior to commencing)
  • A current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability to obtain)
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module "Quality, Safety & You" completion certificate (or the ability to obtain)
  • A current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licence
  • Roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance

About the offer

The youth mentor is a permanent part-time fixed-term position until 31 March 2027 based in Burdekin.

We offer a range of benefits including :

  • Hourly rate of $ super
  • Up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
  • 50% discounted training via our RTO
  • Access to fitness passport
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Career pathways and opportunities for development
  • Employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees

Applying

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role.

If you would like more information, please contact selectability's HR officer Litia Pitton at or by email

About us

selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus on improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland.

We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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