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Job Title


Parent Pathways Mentor


Company : AKG


Location : Rooty Hill NSW, Australia


Created : 2026-02-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

AKG is now a Certified Great Place to Work 2024/2025Real Futures is a majority Aboriginal-owned and staffed company. We provide tailored employment services, Parent Pathways Program (PPP), Remote Australia Employment Services (IEA), Transition to Work (TtW), and Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) across Australia.Parent Pathways is about parents and carers and their individual needs. With the help of a qualified mentor, parents and carers can receive flexible support to assist with any personal, study or work goals.This is a six-month max term, mat leave cover position.A day in the life of our Parent Pathways Mentor can include, but are not limited to the following:Working with eligible parents of children under the age of sixMaintain and support an active caseloadConduct parent assessments within the context of continuing education and career planning options.Help parents to identify their goals by providing career guidance and pathway planningDevelop, monitor and review a clear participation plan in consultation with parents on a regular basisDevelop a clear and sustainable strategy to form effective partnerships with key local external stakeholdersLink parents into appropriate local non-vocational support servicesAchieve individual KPI''s and targets as they are set out by the Parent Pathways ManagementEnsure clearly documented individually tailored, high quality assessments and comments into the CRMEnsure compliance with the Parent Pathways Agreement for all relevant activitiesKnowledge/SkillsExperience in Community Service, Children, Youth and Families or Employment ServicesAdministration experience - experience using CRM and databases, intranets, and sourcing information via internetDemonstrated ability to work in an outcome-based environmentDemonstrated ability to develop high quality, individually tailored serviceExperience dealing with challenging participants and de-escalating situations of conflictHighly developed communication and negotiation skillsAbility to work within a team and autonomouslyBeing a part of the Real Futures team, you will be provided with a wide range of benefits including:Personal and professional development opportunitiesRewarding and supportive cultureBirthday leave and diversity leaveFrequent training and support to excel in the roleFree Employee Assistance ProgramAccess to novated car leasingEngage Wellbeing and Recognition Centre (Move, Munch, Money and Mind)To be considered you must...Have full working rights in AustraliaHave a current driver''s licence and a comprehensively insured vehicleComplete an Australia History Criminal CheckHave a current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain a Working with Children Check before employmentAbility to work Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pmPlease note that people with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position, rather the relevance will be considered as it applies to our industry.About AKG:AKG is an innovative employment services, community, health and education provider, underpinned by a unique partnership model.Our family of businesses work together to empower individuals and communities, with a particular focus on disadvantaged communities including First Nations, youth and people living with a disability.We are proud of our 30-year heritage and our achievements. So far, we have helped more than 1 million people to learn, find employment and discover new career opportunities.At AKG we are empowered by our diversity. AKG are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. AKG encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures including Australian Defence Force Veterans and their Families, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People, the LGBTQI+ community and people with a disability.If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our talent team via email If this role speaks to you and you want to be a part of a high performing and collaborative team as well as the ability to build an amazing career with an organisation that fosters genuine growth and development, please apply today.Company OverviewWe empower people through employment, health and education, enabling them to thrive in their communities.