Mentor – Part-time – fixed-term (22.5 hours per week)
$43.52 – $45.70 per hour (inclusive of allowances) plus super
Kununurra, WA

One Tree is a national not for profit offering early childhood education, out of school hours care, community services, registered early childhood training, and professional support. As a team, we’re determined to lead, meet the challenge, and work together. That’s how we turn challenges into possibilities for children and families, every single day.

Rewarding and exciting – a career with our team gives you as much as you give it. We work with remote communities in WA and the NT, supporting a range of programs. We are looking for a dedicated mentor for our Kununurra service to deliver mentoring and support to our trainees in the early years setting.

Benefits on offer

• Above award salary
• Mobile phone + laptop
• Mentoring and access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Career advancement
• Length of service incentives
• Online inductions and PD sessions
• Uniforms provided

What you’ll do

• Provide support services for the trainees at One Tree childcare services through the Pathways Projects.
• Support attracting and recruiting trainees within the region, reducing barriers to enter the workforce and sector.
• Provide holistic support to the trainees in the workplace, that improve training outcomes.
• Increase completion rates of trainee qualifications in the local workforce.
• Assist to meet the outcomes and deliverables as set out in the Pathways Project Plan.
• Assist to provide a culturally safe workplace.

What you’ll bring

• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to connect with others and support  development and growth.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work within a budget.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and reflect.
• Approachable, sensitive and a can do attitude.
• Well-developed time management skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and developing efficiencies in service delivery.
• Understanding of and commitment to One Tree’s mission, values, and code of ethics.
• Passion for working alongside community to support better outcomes for children and families.

Relevant qualifications and experience

• A valid WA Working with Children Check
• A valid driver’s licence
• National Police Clearance
• Display high level of cultural intelligence
• Experience working in a similar role with a passion for mentoring
• Strong local knowledge and understanding of the local workforce need

What you need to do

• Submit a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
• Be eligible to work in Australia
• Click on the “Apply” button

For more information or to request a copy of the position description, call or email us on (08) 6250 4103 or recruitment@onetree.org.au