Youth Peer Mentor: Transition to Work

Youth Peer Mentor: Transition to Work

Eighty9 Limited 

Full time 

2 roles available:

Are you a person who wants to:

• Make a real impact supporting young people on their journey to education and employment
• Be part of a passionate, supportive and well-established team
• Access ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

The role:

We are seeking a motivated Youth Peer Mentor: Transition to Work (TtW) to join our team based at our sites. This exciting role is central to the delivery of the Transition to Work program.

As a Youth Peer Mentor, you will build strong and positive relationships with young participants, supporting them to engage in education, training and employment pathways. You will provide a voice for young people in the design of the services they receive, while creating meaningful community connections that strengthen their opportunities for the future.

You will be a person-centered, engaging and empathetic mentor who is passionate about working alongside young people. With strong interpersonal and communication skills, you will empower participants to overcome challenges, celebrate their strengths and achieve their goals.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Relevant experience in youth support services or a similar industry
• A sound understanding of the challenges faced by young people, particularly those who are disadvantaged or disengaged
• Demonstrated ability to engage and build rapport with young people from diverse backgrounds
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a focus on supporting young people to stay in education or employment
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with schools, community organisations, and other key stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a target-driven team
• Computer literacy across Microsoft Office, Outlook, internet and database systems
• Qualifications in Community Development, Youth Work, Behavioural or Social Sciences (desirable but not essential) 

Why join Eighty9 Limited:

We value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support personal and professional growth, recognise your achievements, and make the work we undertake meaningful. Key benefits include:

• Generous above-award salaries
• Tax free salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900, plus an additional $2,650 for Meals and Entertainment.
• Accrued Monthly Day Off for eligible employees
• A Perkbox Subscription with a wide range of discounts, wellbeing resources, and lifestyle perks
• A performance reward system that provides additional paid leave benefits
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A well-structured fully supported induction program, with further development and training provided
• Professional team environment with support from an internal team of dedicated specialists

About Us:

Eighty9 Limited (ABN 88 485 417 134 / ACN 668 673 121) is a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) and the parent entity of Status Employment Services.

The wellbeing of our staff is our number one priority, and we have enjoyed over 35 years of business success as a leading provider of employment and training services. Supported by nationally recognised structures and systems, we provide a professional, high-quality work environment that our staff are proud to recommend.

We invite you to review our website https://www.eighty9.org.au to learn more about our Organisation, its brands and why you should join us to become a valued member of our highly successful and professional team.  How to Apply:

Please apply through the ‘Apply’ link, and include a cover letter and resume addressed to:

HR Department – Human Resource and Quality Assurance Officer recruitmentwa@eighty9.org.au Confidential telephone enquiries are welcome to our HR team on 08 9365 0038.

A full Position Description is available at https://eighty9.org.au/work-with-us/

Your application may be considered for other available roles and future opportunities within our Organisation. If you do not wish for your information to be retained, please contact us. 

All final applicants for this position will be asked to provide a current National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check. Please 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.

Eighty9 Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from non-English speaking backgrounds to apply for this position.