Job Description
Posted: 17/02/2026
Closing Date: 17/03/2026
Salary: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00
Job Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Perth
Job Category: Fixed Term - Full Time
About the Waalitj Foundation:
The Waalitj Foundation is a not for profit organisation that strives to be a leader in the provision of education, business and employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. We aim to influence and inspire the empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our diverse work force, which is led by our First Australian role models. We are passionate about our focus in providing education and employment opportunities.
Job Description
About the Program:
The TAEG Program exists to provide enhanced services and support for people looking for work. Through this program, the Foundation delivers a range of enhanced services including building job ready skills, training and qualification support, mentoring, networking opportunities and post-placement support.
About the Position:
As a the Post Placement Support Mentor, you are responsible for delivering personalised one-on-one post-placement support to participants who have secured employment. The role focuses on engaging with employers to support participants in maintaining sustainable employment for up to six months. You will build and maintain meaningful relationships with employers and industry stakeholders to create ongoing employment opportunities for participant referrals, while partnering with business and industry to secure and support sustainable employment outcomes.
This is a full-time position on a fixed term basis until June 2027.
About You:
To be suitable for this role you will need to demonstrate the following experience and attributes:
Demonstrated experience in providing mentoring, support and assistance to job seekers.
Understanding of the local labour market ability to identify labour needs in employers.
Ability to navigate databases or CRM systems to fulfil reporting requirements.
Ability to work collaboratively and build rapport with employers, community organisations and support services.
Develop and maintain purposeful, empowering, and supportive relationships with participants throughout the program.
Experience in addressing risks to job sustainability and implementing measures to overcome these risks.
Ability to work within a small team and independently.
High level of communication skills, both verbal and written.
Essential Requirements:
Police clearance (or ability to obtain)
Certificate IV in Employment Services, Career Development or similar field, or equivalent experience.
Current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)
C Class Driver's Licence
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job
What We Offer You:
An attractive salary including Salary Packaging
9 day working fortnight
Company Vehicle and Fuel Card
Professional development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Staff Giving Program
Health and Wellbeing Program
Free parking on site
A friendly, supportive and flexible work environment
Application Details:
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Please apply with a Cover Letter and Resume by Tuesday 17 March 2026
For position related inquiries please contact the People and Capability Team at [email protected]
NB: Shortlisting may happen prior to closing date.
Closing Date: 17/03/2026
Salary: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00
Job Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Perth
Job Category: Fixed Term - Full Time
About the Waalitj Foundation:
The Waalitj Foundation is a not for profit organisation that strives to be a leader in the provision of education, business and employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. We aim to influence and inspire the empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our diverse work force, which is led by our First Australian role models. We are passionate about our focus in providing education and employment opportunities.
Job Description
About the Program:
The TAEG Program exists to provide enhanced services and support for people looking for work. Through this program, the Foundation delivers a range of enhanced services including building job ready skills, training and qualification support, mentoring, networking opportunities and post-placement support.
About the Position:
As a the Post Placement Support Mentor, you are responsible for delivering personalised one-on-one post-placement support to participants who have secured employment. The role focuses on engaging with employers to support participants in maintaining sustainable employment for up to six months. You will build and maintain meaningful relationships with employers and industry stakeholders to create ongoing employment opportunities for participant referrals, while partnering with business and industry to secure and support sustainable employment outcomes.
This is a full-time position on a fixed term basis until June 2027.
About You:
To be suitable for this role you will need to demonstrate the following experience and attributes:
Demonstrated experience in providing mentoring, support and assistance to job seekers.
Understanding of the local labour market ability to identify labour needs in employers.
Ability to navigate databases or CRM systems to fulfil reporting requirements.
Ability to work collaboratively and build rapport with employers, community organisations and support services.
Develop and maintain purposeful, empowering, and supportive relationships with participants throughout the program.
Experience in addressing risks to job sustainability and implementing measures to overcome these risks.
Ability to work within a small team and independently.
High level of communication skills, both verbal and written.
Essential Requirements:
Police clearance (or ability to obtain)
Certificate IV in Employment Services, Career Development or similar field, or equivalent experience.
Current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)
C Class Driver's Licence
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job
What We Offer You:
An attractive salary including Salary Packaging
9 day working fortnight
Company Vehicle and Fuel Card
Professional development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Staff Giving Program
Health and Wellbeing Program
Free parking on site
A friendly, supportive and flexible work environment
Application Details:
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Please apply with a Cover Letter and Resume by Tuesday 17 March 2026
For position related inquiries please contact the People and Capability Team at [email protected]
NB: Shortlisting may happen prior to closing date.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Post-Placement Support Mentor position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Perth offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
