DSG Mentor
6 days ago
About the Waalitj Foundation:
The Waalitj Foundation is a not for profit organisation that strives to be a leader in the provision of education, business and employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. We aim to influence and inspire the empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our diverse work force, which is led by our First Australian role models. We are passionate about our focus in providing education and employment opportunities.
Opportunity
We believe in empowering and enabling Mentors to be the decision makers and design their program delivery with the ultimate purpose of building proud young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls with good spirit.
The Mentor roles focuses on program delivery and assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls between the ages of 10-18 years, as well as supporting the Deadly Sista Girlz Coordinator in program-related requirements.
About you:
To be suitable for this role you will need to demonstrate the following work-related requirements and experience:
- Have established connections to the local Aboriginal community
- Passion for helping Aboriginal youth, with the ability to provide mentoring and assistance to youth with a range of complex and varied needs
- Have the ability to work with youth of different ages
- Demonstrate organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and within a small team
- Be disciplined and honest
- Have high-level communication skills, both verbal and written
- Commitment to program processes including administration and evaluation
- Be pro-active and have the ability to show initiative
- Sound knowledge of general office procedures
What We Offer You:
- An attractive hourly rates
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Staff Giving Program
- Health and Wellbeing Program
- Free parking on site
- A friendly, supportive and flexible work environment
The roles are casual positions working during the School Term with some flexibility required to meet the needs of the program and participants.
Please note this is an Identified Position for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Applicants only.
Additional requirements include holding or the ability to obtain:
- 'C' class driver's licence valid
- Working With Children Check
- Education Department clearance
Application details:
Please apply with a Cover Letter and Resume by no later than 5pm on Wednesday 18 June 2025.
NB: Shortlisting may happen prior to closing date.
