Employment Mentor

Multiple ongoing full-time positions, based at our MeltonLocation Provide a planned, proactive and goal oriented individualservice to job seekers from assessment to employment,delivering support services and mentoring Annual salary is $70,561 + 12% super Other benefits include: Regular performance feedback and performance reviewprocess Supportive environment and caring work culture withwork/life balance Cultural Diversity Salary packaging (Full FBT employer) including:superannuation, Novated Leases, laptops, mobile phones,professionaldevelopment, subscriptions andmemberships, and briefcases Flare Employee Discounts Program 17.5% Annual Leave Loading Employee Assistance Program (EAP) About the position We are seeking applications for Employment Mentor to provide individualised support, assistance and guidance to job seekers from a CALD background who are addressing/overcoming barriers to employment. If successful, you will ensure that they gainsuitable employment opportunities within an appropriate time frame,and will negotiate, monitor and review the delivery of employmentsupport services for clients. This involves the case management of a caseload of job seekers, reverse marketing candidates, job searchtraining and supporting employers as they take on candidates whoare from a CALD background. To apply for this position, please address the following key selection criteria: Some case management or client liaison experience,including working with people who are Refugees and AsylumSeekers or are from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse(CALD) background, and an understanding of the challenges theymay face A current valid Driver Licence will be required for thisrole A current Working With Children Check (Employee) A working knowledge and understanding of employment supportservices, for clients from a CALD background or refugee andasylum seeker cohorts, and the challenges they face Demonstrated knowledge of current labour market trends Demonstrated record of success in placement of job seekersinto employment or experience in a similar role Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive job seekerassessment, identifying barriers to employment and preparingindividual career or job plans Proven ability to motivate clients, and advocate andnegotiate on their behalf Highly developed communication and interpersonalskills Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills toimplement innovative job seeker focused solutions to gainemployment Strong time management, organisational and well developedcomputer skills Demonstrated positive values of integrity, reliability,teamwork and professionalism consistent with the AMES Visionand demonstrated commitment to the quality and continuousimprovement principles Ability to speak a second language will be highlyregarded To apply for this position please submit: Your current resume Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlinedabove Applications for this position will be accepted up to 6pm on Friday, 21 November 2025 however interviews andother selection processes will commence as suitable applicationsare received. About us AMES Australia is a statutory authority which specialises in thedelivery of education, training, employment, settlement andcommunity services to a culturally and linguistically diverse(CALD) client base. AMES Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce andstrongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and peoplewith disabilities. AMES Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides bythe Occupational Health and Safety Act. Applicants must havethe right to work in Australia. All offers of employment aresubject to a satisfactory police check and provision of a currentWorking with Children Check (where required for position). AMES Australia's Values are: Responsiveness, Integrity,Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human Rights #J-18808-Ljbffr