About us

As a proud First Nations Specialist provider under the Workforce Australia contract, we are committed to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through culturally safe , strengths- based employment services. Our team supports participants to build confidence, develop skills and connect with meaningful employment and training opportunities

The role

We are seeking full- time passionate and culturally aware Job Mentors to join our team in the locations of .............

As a job mentor, you will walk alongside our First Nations participants, offering tailored mentoring, guidance, and advocacy throughout their employment journey from finding work to maintaining work.

Key Responsibilities

As a Job Mentor at Bamara, you will play a crucial role in guiding and supporting individuals in their professional development. Working within an innovative and dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the career growth of our participants and their communities.

• Build strong, respectful relationships with First Nations participants
• Provide individualised mentoring and coaching to support work readiness
• Assist clients in identifying career goals and developing job plans
• Prepare and assist participants to keep employment once gained.
• Connect participants with suitable training, employment, and community support services
• Liaise with employers to support sustainable employment outcomes
• Maintain accurate records and comply with Workforce Australia contractual obligations

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

• Proven experience or the ability to mentor or coach individuals in a professional setting
• Ability to build rapport with First Nations participants
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and guidance to support First Nations participants
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently to manage a caseload
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Empathy and patience when working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of local industry-specific job requirements and career pathways is an advantage
• The ability to regularly build employer partnerships by marketing participant strengths, skills, and workplace readiness
• Must have WWCC and be able to satisfactorily pass a police check
• Ability to obtain a MYID strength of standard

Why Join us?

• Culturally safe and inclusive workplace
• Ongoing professional development and cultural learning
• Opportunities to make a genuine impact in the community
• Supportive and passionate team environment

• Build strong, respectful relationships with First Nations participants
• Provide individualised mentoring and coaching to support work readiness
• Assist clients in identifying career goals and developing job plans
• Prepare and assist participants to keep employment once gained.
• Connect participants with suitable training, employment, and community support services
• Liaise with employers to support sustainable employment outcomes
• Maintain accurate records and comply with Workforce Australia contractual obligations

• Proven experience or the ability to mentor or coach individuals in a professional setting
• Ability to build rapport with First Nations participants
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and guidance to support First Nations participants
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently to manage a caseload
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Empathy and patience when working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of local industry-specific job requirements and career pathways is an advantage
• The ability to regularly build employer partnerships by marketing participant strengths, skills, and workplace readiness
• Must have WWCC and be able to satisfactorily pass a police check
• Ability to obtain a MYID strength of standard

• Must have WWCC and be able to satisfactorily pass a police check
• Ability to obtain a MYID strength of standard