Job description
Youth Mentor Worker
Location: Jumbuk
Salary: $76,376 - $88,099 pa plus super
Make a Real Difference in Young Lives
We’re looking for a passionate and resilient Youth Mentor Worker to support vulnerable and at-risk young people to build confidence, life skills, work readiness and positive futures.
This is a hands-on role for someone who can build trust, provide guidance and help create positive pathways for young people who may be disengaged from school or facing complex barriers.
You’ll bring patience, humour, structure and strong relationship-building skills, along with the ability to engage young people through practical activities and supportive mentoring.
What’s on Offer
· Competitive salary of $70k–$80k plus super
· Meaningful, hands-on work where you can make a genuine difference
· A supportive team environment focused on positive outcomes for young people
· The opportunity to use your practical skills and life experience to create real impact
About the Role
In this role, you will:
· Build trusted mentoring relationships with young people
· Deliver practical, hands-on learning and engagement activities
· Support the development of life skills, confidence and workplace readiness
· Manage challenging behaviours calmly, safely and professionally
· Role model positive behaviours and safe work practices
· Work collaboratively with staff and community stakeholders
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
· A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
· Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly
· Patience, resilience and emotional intelligence
· A calm, positive and adaptable approach in challenging environments
· The ability to connect with disengaged or trauma-affected youth
· A reliable, proactive and team-focused work style
Skills & Interests We Value
The following would be highly regarded, but are not essential:
· Practical interests such as mechanics, tools, carpentry or trade-based projects
· Outdoor or active interests such as fishing, camping, fitness, sport or music
· Experience in youth services, mentoring, schools or community organisations
· Experience supporting disengaged young people or additional tickets such as First Aid, forklift or machinery
Requirements
· A current Driver’s Licence
· The ability to obtain or hold a Working With Children Check and National Police Check
Ready to make a real difference? Apply now to step into a meaningful role where your support, guidance and practical skills can help change young lives. For any enquiries, please contact DFP Recruitment Gippsland on 03 5176 3140.
#SCR-jacki-smith
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
Location: Jumbuk
Salary: $76,376 - $88,099 pa plus super
Make a Real Difference in Young Lives
We’re looking for a passionate and resilient Youth Mentor Worker to support vulnerable and at-risk young people to build confidence, life skills, work readiness and positive futures.
This is a hands-on role for someone who can build trust, provide guidance and help create positive pathways for young people who may be disengaged from school or facing complex barriers.
You’ll bring patience, humour, structure and strong relationship-building skills, along with the ability to engage young people through practical activities and supportive mentoring.
What’s on Offer
· Competitive salary of $70k–$80k plus super
· Meaningful, hands-on work where you can make a genuine difference
· A supportive team environment focused on positive outcomes for young people
· The opportunity to use your practical skills and life experience to create real impact
About the Role
In this role, you will:
· Build trusted mentoring relationships with young people
· Deliver practical, hands-on learning and engagement activities
· Support the development of life skills, confidence and workplace readiness
· Manage challenging behaviours calmly, safely and professionally
· Role model positive behaviours and safe work practices
· Work collaboratively with staff and community stakeholders
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
· A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
· Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly
· Patience, resilience and emotional intelligence
· A calm, positive and adaptable approach in challenging environments
· The ability to connect with disengaged or trauma-affected youth
· A reliable, proactive and team-focused work style
Skills & Interests We Value
The following would be highly regarded, but are not essential:
· Practical interests such as mechanics, tools, carpentry or trade-based projects
· Outdoor or active interests such as fishing, camping, fitness, sport or music
· Experience in youth services, mentoring, schools or community organisations
· Experience supporting disengaged young people or additional tickets such as First Aid, forklift or machinery
Requirements
· A current Driver’s Licence
· The ability to obtain or hold a Working With Children Check and National Police Check
Ready to make a real difference? Apply now to step into a meaningful role where your support, guidance and practical skills can help change young lives. For any enquiries, please contact DFP Recruitment Gippsland on 03 5176 3140.
#SCR-jacki-smith
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
