Parent Pathways Mentor

Overview

Empower Families. Build Futures. Shape MtGambier.

Are you passionate about creating real change in your community? Join us in Mt Gambier as a Parent Pathways Mentor, where you’ll walk alongside families facing complex challenges and help them unlock brighter futures through education, employment, and connection.

Why Mt Gambier Needs You

Mt Gambier is full of potential, and so are its families. This role is all about supporting parents to break cycles of disadvantage and build pathways to success. You’ll work closely with local services to provide tailored case management and open doors to opportunity.

Benefits

- Salary Packaging: Maximise your take-home pay with up to $15,900 tax-free and save on vehicle costs.

- Leave Loading: Enjoy an extra 17.5% on your holiday pay.

- Wellbeing Support: Access our Employee Assistance Programme.

- Career Growth: Unlock continuous learning and career development.

- Generous Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paid leave to support you at every step.

What You Need to Bring

- Educational Background:

- A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Services (such as Social Work, Education, Youth Work, or Employment Services) or equivalent experience in a similar role is desirable.

- Certificate III/IV Community Services/Child, Youth, Family Intervention (Desirable)

- Specific qualifications or training in working with families facing multiple and complex needs in community or employment services.

- Essential Certifications:

- Child Safe Environments and RAN-EC qualification.

- A current Child Safe Environments certificate.

- Mandatory Checks:

- Current DHS Working with Children Check.

- Current DHS NDIS Worker Screening Check.

- Professional Experience:

- Experience in human services setting, with a solid understanding of various intervention models.

- Proven track record in providing case management services to young people and/or families.

- Experience working with marginalised individuals, including expertise in case planning and complex case management.

- Key Skills and Commitment:

- A strong commitment to the principles of social inclusion and quality management.

- Excellent community engagement skills, including networking, negotiation, mediation, and public relations.

- Knowledge of, or experience in, educational and vocational areas.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and database management.

Why Join Us: Our Commitment to Community

UnitingSA is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to fostering respect, compassion, and justice within our communities. With a proud history established in 1919, we have consistently demonstrated our commitment to building stronger communities across South Australia. Every year, we support more than 12,000 individuals, offering a diverse range of services in aged care, housing, and community support, all delivered by our dedicated team of over 1,000 employees and volunteers.

How to Apply

If you would like to know more about this role, please reach out to Sehrish Naseem, Parent Pathways Team Leader, on 0436 925 697, for a confidential discussion.

You can review the Job Description by following the prompts to apply.

We welcome applications from all community members, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with all abilities and diversities.

Our employment screenings vary based on role requirements. These measures ensure we recruit individuals who align with our standards.

Don’t forget

You don’t need to tick every box

If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity please apply now

If you require any assistance please contact our Talent & Acquisition team on 08 8440 2120.

Please note, UnitingSA retains the right to close this advertisement earlier upon identifying a suitable candidate.

Our application process is mobile-friendly for your convenience.

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