Parent Pathways Mentor, Wellington

Who We Are

Yilabara is an Aboriginal owned employment and training company focused on driving economic independence for Aboriginal people and their communities. We deliver a range of government funded employment programs and provide consulting services for businesses and organisations working to improve Indigenous employment outcomes.

Yilabara is committed to being an employer of choice strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this key position.

The Role

We are looking for a Parent Pathway Mentor to join our team on a part time basis, three days a week based from our office in Wellington.  Our Mentors  assist parents of young children plan and prepare for employment by the time their youngest child reaches school age.  Mentors work with parents and help them access a board range of external services and complementary programs that consider their individual needs.  Services and supports will assist parents meet individual needs and goals, help them to care for their family and address both vocational and non‑vocational barriers such as legal, personal (domestic violence), health and environmental (housing) issues.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting parents prepare for employment by the time their youngest child reaches school age
• Utilise program framework to help parents identify their education and employment goals
• Work with empathy and be non-judgemental in the development of an individualised Plan for each parent
• Work with parents to identify and address non-vocational barriers such mental health, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, domestic violence and housing.  Advise on support services available to address such barriers and assist with referral and connection with services.
• Refer parents to appropriate activities and services to address vocational barriers and improve their work readiness
• Refer parents to appropriate education programs to improve or develop skills or obtain relevant qualifications required to achieve individuals employment goals
• Assist with employment search skills including resume and application preparation, and job searching to identify appropriate opportunities
• Actively assist parents though frequent engagement and tailored support including job searching, interview coaching, reverse marketing to employer and referrals to relevant support services

Essential Criteria

• Minimum Certificate III or working towards in Employment Services, Youth Work, Community Services, Social Work or related field
• Experience in similar position utilising a strengths and trauma informed approach to developing and supporting the achievement of individualised client support plans
• High level written and verbal communication skills including the capacity to communicate professionally at all levels
• Knowledge and lived experience of the cultural practices, values and issues that affect Aboriginal people in today's society
• Ability to maintain efficient administrative and organisational systems
• Ability to use information technology, records management and communication systems
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external business units and suppliers
• Proven strong relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to management competing demands, prioritise and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a high performing team
• Valid National Police and Working With Children (WWCC) Checks
• Valid Current Drivers license [min P2]

This are exciting opportunities to make a significant contribution to a growing Aboriginal organisation with a commitment to Closing the Gap for Aboriginal people.

Applications for this role:

• mustinclude a cover letter addressing the essential criteria
• close 10am Friday 5 September 2025
• will be progressively reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have any questions about this role or just want to know more about this exciting opportunity please contact Julie Blackhall on