Excellent Opportunity for career growth Provide on-the-ground and on-site practical mentoring To perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 Bama Services provides an industry-based employment pathway for indigenous individuals from across Far North Queensland and Cape York. Through the Support and Wellbeing Program, Bama provides staff with access to multidimensional support services, including health (doctors and psychiatrists) and wellbeing (psychologist, mental health support, social workers, nutritional experts, legal assistance, financial management, housing and social and vocational training services).
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mentor who will provide on-the-ground and on-site practical mentoring to all Bama staff. The position will involve, but will not be limited to:
Engage with Bama staff in a way which builds trust and encourages the staff to seek mentoring assistance or guidance from the Mentor and Support & Wellbeing Program. A positive and motivated attitude and a professional approach to working as part of a team. Flexibility and readiness to provide assistance when required. Collaborate with the Bama Management Team to provide a safe, healthy, inclusive and supportive workplace culture. The provision of support, mentoring and guidance to staff with regard to any professional or personal challenges they are experiencing. Working with staff to stay motivated and consistently perform to the best of their abilities. The provision of mentoring and engaging support to Supervisors and Managers. Other duties as reasonably requested from time to time. Qualifications and experience Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or relevant professional experience in mentoring; Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative and contemporary wellbeing strategies and initiatives; Demonstrated ability to liaise, advise and negotiate effectively with key stakeholders including management, staff and external agencies on staff wellbeing issues; Ability to work independently and contribute towards the achievement of Bama vision, mission and commitments; Strong problem solving skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; A positive and motivated attitude and a professional approach to working as part of a team; Ability to network and develop relationships with organisations that will assist to provide necessary support to the Bama employees; Possess a Working with Children Blue Card, successfully complete a Police Check and proof of COVID-19 vaccinations; Current C Class Driver License; CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry; Any other duties within the employees' experience that the company may request to be performed; Administration and time management skills, the ability to problem solve and strong stakeholder management skills will also be of benefit. If you have a vibrant personality, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills whilst assisting people in a vulnerable situation, to have a better life.
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