Youth Support Mentor

4 days ago

Cessnock, Australia Mai-Wel Limited Full time

**Introduction**:
About Us
The Mai-Wel Group is a Hunter region not-for-profit connecting people with possibilities for nearly 65 years. We partner with people with disability, young people and those experiencing disadvantage to build independence, confidence and real pathways into community, education, training, employment and enterprise. With a team of more than 370 people, we deliver integrated, person-centred supports across daily living and independence, social and creative participation, and real-world work-readiness programs that lead to jobs—reinvesting every dollar to grow impact across our region. Trusted, local and outcomes-driven, Mai-Wel is Full of Possible.
**Description**:
About the Role
Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their potential? Mai-Wel is seeking a Youth Support Mentor to join our Transition to Work (TTW) team. This role provides intensive one-on-one support to jobseekers aged 15-25, helping them build skills, overcome barriers, and achieve their employment or education goals.
Key Responsibilities
Provide vocational guidance tailored to participants’ career and education aspirations.
Support young people to identify and implement their goals through a Job Plan.
Assess skills, capabilities, and barriers, and connect participants with specialist support services.
Facilitate employability workshops, individual and group coaching sessions.
Support participants with job search activities, volunteering opportunities, and mentoring.
Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, training providers, and community services.
Maintain accurate participant records and meet performance and compliance requirements.
**Skills and Experiences**:
About You
**We are looking for someone who is**:
Experienced in coaching, mentoring, or supporting others to build capacity.
Skilled in caseload management, with the ability to balance participant needs and program outcomes.
Confident with administration, reporting, and using digital systems.
A strong communicator who can build trust, motivate, and inspire young people.
Adaptable, organised, and able to maintain high professional work standards.
**Essential**:
Current driver’s licence.
Demonstrated experience in mentoring, coaching, or supporting young people.
What We Offer
A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
A supportive team environment within a values-driven organisation.
Salary and conditions under the Labour Market Assistance Industry Award 2010.
Identified Position - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Applicants Only
This is an identified position and therefore only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants, in accordance with Section 14(d) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and relevant provisions of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
Applicants will be required to confirm their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting young people to create brighter futures, we’d love to hear from you

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