Mentor

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

• 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

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Mentor to join our team delivering Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) contract. This is an opportunity to do meaningful work every day—supporting people to overcome barriers, build confidence and take positive steps towards sustainable employment.

As a Mentor, you’ll work alongside participants to understand their individual goals, strengths and aspirations and provide practical, personalised support throughout their employment journey.

Desire Skills and Experience

• Participate in connection with community, respect relationships and apply this respect to each participant across all diverse cultural backgrounds
• 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
• Understanding of typical barriers faced by unemployed participants returning to the workforce
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong administration skills
• Ability to meet and exceed outcome-focused KPIs
• Must pass and have a current Police Check
• Must pass and have a current Working with Children Check and/or Vulnerable Persons Check
• Driver's License required