Employment Mentor - Dallas

• Full-time ongoing position, based at our Dallas location
• Ability to speak Arabic or Turkish is highly desirable
• Annual salary is $70,561 + 12% super
• Other benefits include:
• Regular performance feedback and performance review process
• Supportive environment and caring work culture with work/life balance
• Cultural Diversity
• Cultural leave*
• Flexible working arrangements will be considered 
• Salary packaging (Full FBT employer) including: superannuation, Novated Leases, laptops, mobile phones, professional development, subscriptions and memberships, and briefcases
• Flare Employee Discounts Program
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

AMES Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waters where we live and work. We pay respect to their elders past, present and emerging.  *AMES Australia offers cultural, ceremonial, and representative leave to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in observing significant cultural practices, attending community meetings and ceremonies, and fulfilling official duties with the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria.

About the position

We are seeking applications for an Employment Mentor, the purpose of this position is to provide individualised support, assistance and guidance to relevant job seekers addressing/overcoming barriers to employment and ensuring that they gain suitable employment opportunities within an appropriate time frame. This position is responsible for the negotiation, monitoring and review of the delivery of employment support services for clients. The position will involve case management of a caseload of jobseekers, reverse marketing candidates, job search training and supporting employers. The position will require a strong understanding of the challenges and barriers faced by people in the relevant client cohort(s) in the workplace.

To apply for this position, please address the following key selection criteria:

• Some case management or client liaison experience.
• A current valid Driver's Licence will be required for this role
• A current Working With Children Check (Employee)
• A working knowledge and understanding of employment support services
• Demonstrated knowledge of current labour market trends
• Demonstrated record of success in placement of job seekers into employment or experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive job seeker assessment, identifying barriers to employment and preparing individual career or job plans
• Proven ability to motivate clients, and advocate and negotiate on their behalf
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills to implement innovative job seeker focused solutions to gain employment
• Strong time management, organisational and well developed computer skills
• Demonstrated positive values of integrity, reliability, teamwork and professionalism consistent with the AMES Vision and demonstrated commitment to the quality and continuous improvement principles
• Ability to speak a second language will be highly regarded

To apply for this position please submit:

• Your current resume
• Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined above

Applications for this position will be accepted up to 6 PM on Wednesday, 26 August 2026 however interviews and other selection processes will commence as suitable applications are received.

About us

AMES Australia is a statutory authority which specialises in the delivery of education, training, employment, settlement and community services to a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) client base.

AMES Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

For more information about our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion please click here

AMES Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.  Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory police check and provision of a current Working with Children Check (where required for position).

AMES Australia's Values are: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human Rights

Attachments:
- Employment Mentor FINAL Aug25 J202111 v6 (2).pdf