V-eplus Job Mentor

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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

The mission of The Salvation Army Employment Plus network is to change lives and communities through the power of employment. The ‘EPlus Local’ initiative supports Salvation Army’s Refugee and Asylum Seekers Program by assisting newly arrived migrants to become ‘job ready’ and to gain employment.

Working with the EPlus Employer Liaison team, EPlus Job Mentors will work closely with refugees to find employment opportunities by identifying their valuable skills and professional experience to assess suitability and ensure a good match with employers. This rewarding role calls on those who are passionate about recruitment and community development, as well as working with refugees. It will bring opportunity to connect with employers in your local community and educate them on the excellent opportunity that exists when engaging a skilled migrant worker. It will also allow you to engage with the wider community of Salvation Army’s networks.

This role is ideal for someone studying Human Resources or Community Services, looking for practical training in their professional development, exploring a career change or someone who has extensive relevant experience and has a passion and time to give back to the community.

Note: This role will be based in one or more of the following Salvation Army sites: Auburn, Liverpool, Campsie, Fairfield and Parramatta. The distribution of sites between successful applicants will be facilitated by the National Social Impact Manager.
- Key responsibilities
- In this role you will build skills and experience in recruitment support, participant and stakeholder engagement and resume building by:
Contacting participants to make appointments to assist with their resumes utilising templates and guidelines, booking for group sessions and for one-on-one mentoring appointments, rebooking missed appointments-
- Pre-screening, coaching, and mentoring participants with tailored options for employment, education, and training to best prepare for their journey to employment taking into consideration any barriers-
- Reporting to Program Coordinator(s) on the numbers of resumes completed and which participants need follow up for reverse marketing-
- Updating databases to track support provided to applicants and record how they are tracking at each appointment-
- Escalating any ongoing issues to Corps OfficersQualifications and skills (desired/required)- Experience or qualifications in, or currently studying Business Management, Community Services, HR or equivalent, is highly desired but not essential-
- Familiarity with the refugee community is highly desirable (but not essential)-
- Ukrainian and/or Russian language skills highly desired (but not essential)-
- Experience Human Resources, specifically recruitment is highly desired-
- Required to have a general understanding and/or appreciation of recruitment trends and assisting people to find work-
- Experience in customer service and/or administration is desired, with strong attention to detail-
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office suite-
- Knowledge of using HR Systems (or other similar systems is desired but not essential)Capabilities and personal attributes- Manage Self: Presents a demeanour that is appropriate to work setting and role; shows personal motivation and commitment to completing work activities effectively.-
- Act Ethically and with Integrity: Is reliable and trustworthy; acts consistent with TSA vision, mission and values; respects TSA’s Christian identity and activities; supports a culture of integrity and professionalism.-
- Show Respect: Recognises and respects differences in culture, style and viewpoint; responds in culturally appropriate ways.-
- Display Resilience: Remains open to new ideas and approaches; displays an optimistic approach to work.-
- Communicate Effectively: Clarifies own understanding; appropriately requests and provides information verbally; writes in a way that is logical and easy to follow; requests and provides information in well written formats; writes fluently in a range of styles and formats.-
- Works Collaboratively: Works as a supportive and cooperative team member, shares information and acknowledges the contribution and support of others; engages with others to share information and solve issues and problems jointly.-
- Lead Safety and Wellbeing: Performs all duties in