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Job Title


Employment Mentor


Company : The Disability Trust


Location : Nowra, Australia


Created : 2025-12-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Are you ready to embarc on a fulfilling journey as our next Employment Mentor? At embarc, our employment teams work alongside people with disability as they explore whats possible through meaningful, inclusive employment. As an Employment Mentor, you will bring your compassion and industry knowledge to provide tailored support services to secure long-term employment opportunities for people with disability. This role is full-time, Monday to Friday, working within our Nowra office. 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 to increase their wellbeing and independence as they embark on their employment journey. 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 records of all activities, adhering to compliance and contractual requirements. Deliver 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 where you will contribute to making an impact in the diversity and inclusion space. About You Experience in supporting people with disability, understanding the importance of lived experience and person-centred support. Excellent communication skills with attentive listening and attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team. Energised by supporting people to achieve their goals. Goal-focused and able to seek solutions. Competence using a range of technical platforms/systems. Awareness of the vulnerabilities during job searching and the effects of unemployment. Attain or willingness to obtain an NDIS Worker Check, Working with Children Check and valid Driver License. Why youll love working with embarc Above Award base salary between $76,000 and $81,000 (plus superannuation) dependent upon relevant experience and qualifications. Rest and relax with 5 weeks annual leave and a paid day off to celebrate your birthday. Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging options (up to $15,900 per annum). Exclusive access to our Fitness Passport Program with discounted access to multiple gyms. 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. 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 Regional Manager, Leanne Slipper via email -**************@embarc.org.au Applications close 5.00pm, Tuesday 23 December 2025. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted as applications are received. #J-18808-Ljbffr