Post Placement Support Mentor – Transition to Work (TtW)
Eighty9 Limited
Full Time
Location: Mirrabooka & Morley
Are you passionate about helping young people stay in work or training once they get there?
Do you have a knack for building trust with young people, employers, and training providers?
Are you motivated by preventing fall-out, solving problems early, and creating sustainable outcomes?
Can you step in at the right moment to support, coach, and intervene so young people succeed?
We are seeking a Post Placement Support Mentor to join our Transition to Work (TtW) team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on proactive engagement and problem-solving, supporting young people after they commence employment or education to ensure their placement is successful and sustainable.
You will work closely with Participants, Employers, and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), identifying risks early and delivering tailored interventions that keep young people engaged, confident, and progressing.
This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role for someone who makes a real impact through connection, advocacy, and action across our Mirrabooka & Morley sites.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Demonstrated experience in employment services or a similar case management role, supporting disadvantaged Participants with multiple barriers to sustain work or education
- Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
- Confidence engaging with employers and training providers to support sustainable outcomes
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach to managing risk and disengagement
- The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative, outcomes-driven team
- Strong organisational and digital skills to maintain accurate documentation, records and ensure compliance with program guidelines and organisational procedures
- An understanding of the barriers young people face in maintaining work or education
- Qualifications in Youth Work, Community Development, Behavioural or Social Sciences are advantageous but not essential.
- Experience in Employment Services or Transition to Work is highly desirable.
What you will bring:
- A genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed long-term
- The ability to deliver tailoredin-work, person-centred post-placement support to sustain education or employment outcomes
- Confidence intervening early to resolve workplace or training challenges
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with employers, RTOs and community services
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A flexible, resilient mindset with a strong focus on outcomes
- Commitment to quality service delivery, professional integrity, and continuous improvement
Why join Eighty9 Limited:
We value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support personal and professional growth, recognise your achievements, and make the work we undertake meaningful. Key benefits include:
- Generous above-award salaries
- Tax free salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900, plus an additional $2,650 for Meals and Entertainment.
- Accrued Monthly Day Off for eligible employees
- A Perkbox Subscription with a wide range of discounts, wellbeing resources, and lifestyle perks
- A performance reward system that provides additional paid leave benefits
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A well-structured fully supported induction program, with further development and training provided
- Professional team environment with support from an internal team of dedicated specialists
About Us:
Eighty9 Limited (ABN 88 485 417 134 / ACN 668 673 121) is a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) and the parent entity of Status Employment Services.
The wellbeing of our staff is our number one priority, and we have enjoyed over 35 years of business success as a leading provider of employment and training services. Supported by nationally recognised structures and systems, we provide a professional, high-quality work environment that our staff are proud to recommend.
We invite you to review our website https://www.eighty9.org.au to learn more about our Organisation, its brands and why you should join us to become a valued member of our highly successful and professional team.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the ‘Apply’ link, and include a cover letter and resume addressed to:
HR Department – Human Resource and Quality Assurance Officer recruitmentwa@eighty9.org.au
Confidential telephone enquiries are welcome to our HR team on (08) 9250 4338
A full Position Description is available at https://eighty9.org.au/work-with-us/
Your application may be considered for other available roles and future opportunities within our Organisation. If you do not wish for your information to be retained, please contact us.
All final applicants for this position will be asked to provide a current National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position; rather the relevance will be considered as it applies to our industry.
Eighty9 Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from non-English speaking backgrounds to apply for this position.
