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Employment Mentor - embarc

Job No: TDT2486
Location: Eurobodalla

Are you ready to embarc on a journey as an Employment Mentor?

At embarc, our employment teams work alongside people with disability as they explore what’s possible through meaningful, inclusive employment. As an Employment Mentor, you would bring your compassion and industry knowledge to support and empower people with disability to achieve their employment goals. 

We are searching for an Employment Mentor to join our team based in Batemans Bay on a full-time permanent basis. This role is exciting, challenging and inclusive where together we aspire to better the lives of our own people and the people we serve. 

Role Overview:

The Employment Mentor will work within a team of experienced professionals in our Batemans Bay region assisting individuals with disability through tailored support services to secure long-term employment opportunities. In this role, you will be required to undertake travel and outreach work throughout the Eurobodalla region.

This is a very rewarding opportunity for someone who is energetic, enthusiastic and customer focused to ensure they build rapport and meaningful relationships with participants. Our aim is to lift people up and support them with employment opportunities, their wellbeing and independence. We pride ourselves on personalised, one-on-one engagements with participants, providing a person-centred approach to help them find meaningful employment in an ever-changing job market.

The base salary for this role is between $76,000 to $81,000 (plus superannuation) dependent upon relevant experience and qualification.  

About the Opportunity:

Through career guidance, skill assessments, and connecting participants with employment opportunities, you will also:

  • Motivate and engage participants in their employment journey.
  • Establish relationships with local employers to identify job prospects.
  • Place participants into sustainable employment with positive outcomes.
  • Ensure proper documentation and recording of all activities, adhering to compliance and contractual requirements.
  • Delivering exceptional service at every stage of the process to participants, employers, and other stakeholders.
  • Provide Post Placement Support by providing continuous support and education for both participants and employers.
  • Collaborate with a dynamic, goal-orientated team of employment services professionals from diverse backgrounds, you will contribute to making an impact in the diversity and inclusion space.

As an inclusive employer, we encourage people with lived experience and from diverse backgrounds to apply or if you require any reasonable adjustments for the above, please do not hesitate to contact us.

About You:

  • Experience in supporting people with disability, understanding the importance of lived experience and person-centred support.
  • A natural communication style with attentive listening skills
  • Energised by supporting people to achieve their goals.
  • Working collaboratively within a diverse team.
  • High level of interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • Competence utilising a range of technical platforms/systems.
  • Goal-focused and able to seek solutions.
  • Awareness of the vulnerabilities during job searching and the effects of unemployment.
  • Have or a willingness to obtain NDIS Worker Check and Working with Children Check.
  • Valid Australian Driver Licence.

Why you’ll love working with embarc:

  • Enjoy a generous salary package (>$12,000 above the Award rate).
  • Rest and relax with 5 weeks’ annual leave and a day of birthday leave each year.
  • Access to exclusive non-for-profit salary packaging options (up to $15,900 +$2,650 meals & entertainment tax free earning potential per annum).
  • Exclusive access to our Fitness Passport program, with discounted access to multiple gyms and pools.
  • Opportunity for professional development through our learning programs.
  • Options for flexible public holiday leave for cultural or religious significance.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.

Where to from here?

We take pride on creating and investing in our workforce and finding the right individuals for each role. If this opportunity aligns with your aspirations, we would love to connect with you.

To apply, please submit your Resume and Cover Letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the above criteria. If you have any questions or would like any further information regarding the role, please reach out to our Business Manager via email Leanne.Slipper@disabilitytrust.org.au 

Applications close 5pm, Monday 18 August 2025. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted as applications are received.

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