Ready to Work Employment Mentor

Darwin, NT

We are looking for a Ready to Work Employment Mentor who is a passionate and dedicated individual ready to make a real difference in people’s lives. In this rewarding role, you will provide intensive case management, mentoring, and support to participants in the Northern Territory Department of Corrections Ready to Work program.

You’ll work closely with individuals with a history of incarceration, helping them identify, prepare for, and secure meaningful employment. This position offers a unique opportunity to help shape service delivery in a new region for Workskil Australia, build strong local relationships with employers, community organisations, and Corrections staff, and make a real difference in the lives of participants as they transition successfully from custody, into community and employment.

About the Role

As a Ready to Work Employment Mentor, you’ll be responsible for:

• Delivering trauma informed and culturally competent case management, mentoring, and employment support to participants pre- and post-release
• Running pre-employment and work readiness programs in Northern Territory prisons
• Providing post-release support to improve employability and reduce reoffending
• Implementing the Ready to Work model, including job placement and ongoing mentoring
• Building relationships with employers, RTOs, Corrections, and community organisations
• Promoting the Ready to Work program and achieving performance and contractual KPIs
• Supporting a diverse range of participants with empathy, patience, and professionalism
• Working with initiative and confidence to establish the program and build partnerships in a new region.

Role Details

• Location: Darwin, NT
• Employment Type: Full Time, Ongoing
• Hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm – Monday – Friday

About You

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting people with a history of incarceration to rebuild their lives through employment
• Skilled in case management, mentoring, and delivering pre- and post-release support
• Experienced in employment or community services, with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Culturally competent, particularly in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants
• Comfortable engaging with Corrections and community organisations to build strong partnerships
• Able to build partnerships with employers, Corrections, and community organisations
• Organised, adaptable, and focused on achieving positive outcomes and KPIs
• Qualified (or willing to obtain) a Certificate IV in Employment, Career Development, or Community Services
• Holding a current driver’s licence and able to travel across the Northern Territory
• Committed to safe work practices, continuous improvement, and culturally safe service delivery

Workskil Australia is committed to improving employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT). This position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful difference in your community
• Help participants gain confidence, skills, and work readiness
• Be part of a team that values respect, inclusion, and growth

If you have the relevant skills and experience—or transferable skills that could truly make a difference—we’d love to hear from you!

The Application Process

If you progress through our screening process, there are a few other requirements which we’ll need for you to obtain as follows (at Workskil Australia’s cost):

• National Police Clearance
• Working Rights Check

Want to know more about Workskil Australia? Check us out at https://www.workskil.com.au/

Workskil Australia is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and applicants who have a disability. We deliver a range of employment and community services to children, young people and their families and are committed to creating a safe environment for children and young people in the delivery of these services.