About Bamara

We bring years of experience and authentic engagement in regional, remote, and urban locations to our services.

Bamara has long history of working respectfully alongside communities and the people who live in them assisting and supporting community and individual goal achievement.

Bamara footprint extends across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland. Our focus is on building individual and community capacity and prosperity through the design and delivery of projects, programs and initiatives underpinned by Australian government (state and federal) funding.

Culture and Community

Bamara is a First Nation’s organisation, all staff are expected to participate in connection with community, respect relationships and apply this respect to each participant we work with across all diverse cultural backgrounds

Salary and Benefits

Generous salary

3 days bonus leave during the Christmas/New Year period

Birthday leave

Yearly Flu shot

Retail and Entertainment discounts across leading brands through Flare Benefits program

Opportunities to upskill with qualifications in Community Services

Employee Assistance program for staff and their immediate families

Access to our wellness partner program with C-5

First Nations Perspective training

Rewards and recognition program

Performance related bonuses

Job Description

At Bamara, we are seeking a dedicated Mentor's to join our team in Alice Springs.

As part of the Inclusive Employment Australia department, you will play a pivotal role in supporting people living with disability, injury or health conditions to unlock meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities.

This is a full-Time position that offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. If you are passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities to achieve their employment goals and thrive in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you. Our clients are more than just a number; we will listen and walk beside them every step of their journey.

Desired Skills and Experience

Demonstrate strong cultural competency in working with First Nations communities

Ability to apply mentoring, case management, and employment services

Strong understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in relation to employment

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and advocacy

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Knowledge of local community services, employers, and support networks

High level of organisational and time management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or case management systems

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong administration skills

Ability to meet and exceed outcome-focused KPIs

Ability to build rapport quickly and effectively

Time management and organisational skills

Advocacy and referral skills

IT skills including working experience using Microsoft Office Suite

Understanding of typical barriers faced by unemployed participants, particularly parents returning to the workforce or entering it for the first time after having children

Understanding of Mutual Obligation and the Target Compliance Framework

Experience in community support, employment services, human resources/recruitment, education and/or social services (desirable)

Experience working with clients with Mutual Obligation Requirements (desirable)

Experience in working with Participants to address barriers (desirable)

Case Management (desirable)

Experience using the Employment Services System (ESS) (desirable)

First Nations Identified staff/ or culturally trained staff (desirable)

Must pass and have a current Police Check (ongoing requirement for employment)

Must pass and have a current Working with Children Check (ongoing requirement for employment)

Driver's License

• Strong cultural competency in working with First Nations communities
• Ability to apply mentoring, case management, and employment services
• Strong understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in relation to employment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and advocacy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of local community services, employers, and support networks
• High level of organisational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or case management systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong administration skills
• Ability to meet and exceed outcome-focused KPIs
• Ability to build rapport quickly and effectively
• Time management and organisational skills
• Advocacy and referral skills
• IT skills including working experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of typical barriers faced by unemployed participants, particularly parents returning to the workforce or entering it for the first time after having children
• Understanding of Mutual Obligation and the Target Compliance Framework

• Experience in community support, employment services, human resources/recruitment, education and/or social services (desirable)
• Experience working with clients with Mutual Obligation Requirements (desirable)
• Experience in working with Participants to address barriers (desirable)
• Case Management (desirable)
• Experience using the Employment Services System (ESS) (desirable)
• First Nations Identified staff/ or culturally trained staff (desirable)
• Must pass and have a current Police Check (ongoing requirement for employment)
• Must pass and have a current Working with Children Check (ongoing requirement for employment)
• Driver's License