Youth Peer Mentor: Transition to Work

Eighty9 Limited

Employment Services (Community Services & Development)

Full time

1 x Full-time position in PERTH NORTH:

• Mirrabooka

1 x Full-time positions in PERTH NORTH:

• Morley and Osborne Park

Are you a person who wants to:

• Make a real impact supporting young people on their journey to education and employment
• Be part of a passionate, supportive and well-established team
• Access ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

The role:

We are seeking a motivated Youth Peer Mentor: Transition to Work (TtW) to join our team based in Perth North. This exciting role is central to the delivery of the Transition to Work program.

As a Youth Peer Mentor, you will build strong and positive relationships with young participants, supporting them to engage in education, training and employment pathways. You will provide a voice for young people in the design of the services they receive, while creating meaningful community connections that strengthen their opportunities for the future.

You will be a person-centred, engaging and empathetic mentor who is passionate about working alongside young people. With strong interpersonal and communication skills, you will empower participants to overcome challenges, celebrate their strengths and achieve their goals.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Relevant experience in youth support services or a similar industry
• A sound understanding of the challenges faced by young people, particularly those who are disadvantaged or disengaged
• Demonstrated ability to engage and build rapport with young people from diverse backgrounds
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a focus on supporting young people to stay in education or employment
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with schools, community organisations, and other key stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a target-driven team
• Computer literacy across Microsoft Office, Outlook, internet and database systems
• Qualifications in Community Development, Youth Work, Behavioural or Social Sciences (desirable but not essential)

What we Offer:

Eighty9 Limited (ABN / ACN is a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) and, as the parent entity of Status we are able to offer our employees salary sacrificing benefits, including Fringe Benefit Tax exempt payments of up to $15,900 per annum (Full-Time and Part-Time positions only)

Our Employee Benefits include:

• Above award salaries
• A Performance reward system that provides additional paid leave benefits
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• A well-structured fully supported induction program, with further development and training provided
• Support from an internal team of dedicated specialists who will bring community connections, employer engagement, and on-the-job support to compliment and strengthen each Participant's employment journey

About Eighty9 Limited:

The wellbeing of our staff is our number one priority. That is why we have enjoyed over 35 years of business success as an outstanding provider of employment and training services. Supported by structures and systems that have national quality assurance recognition, we provide a work environment that our staff are proud to recommend.

We invite you to review our website to learn more about our Organisation, its brands and why you should join us and become a valued member of our highly successful and professional team

How to Apply:

Please apply through the 'Apply' link, and include a cover letter and resume indicating preferred location and role preference, addressed to:

HR Department - Human Resource and Quality Assurance Officer

Confidential telephone enquiries are welcome to our HR team on

A full Position Description is available at

Your application may be considered for other available roles and future opportunities within our Organisation. If you do not wish for your information to be retained, please contact us.

All final applicants for this position will be asked to provide a currentNational Police ClearanceandWorking with Children Check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position; rather the relevance will be considered as it applies to our industry.

Eighty9 Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from non-English speaking backgrounds to apply for this position.