We’re hiring for the Parent Pre-Employment Program

Are you community-focused and love helping people get ahead?

CVGT is looking for qualified and motivated candidates to work as Managers, Senior Mentors, and Mentors to deliver a new Pre-Employment Program for Parents funded by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

These are genuine job opportunities with the potential for many roles to fill for new CVGT Employment services commencing on 1 November 2024.

What roles are available?

We’re seeking applications from talented and community-focused individuals to join our amazing team for the Pre-Employment Program for Parents. We anticipate positions will be available in various locations across Victoria (including the Western Melbourne Area).

Relevant qualifications could include anything related to the Community Services & Welfare fields.

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Managers

Will have relevant tertiary qualifications and/ or relevant management experience.

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Senior Mentors

Offering a more intensive level of support to clients with complex needs and barriers, would be expected to hold a Diploma level qualification.

Mentor
Mentor

Providing generalist support and requiring a minimum relevant qualification of Certificate III/IV or Diploma (or a willingness to work towards one).

Our ideal candidates will have:

  • Exceptional engagement and communication skills, with a genuine passion for helping others
  • Previous experience in employment services or case management (highly regarded but not essential)
  • Proven experience in KPI-driven roles, with the ability to self-motivate and achieve goals in a challenging market
  • Proficiency in computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and the ability to navigate internal systems
  • A current Working with Children Check or relevant state equivalent (mandatory requirement)
  • Lived experience

Why should you join us?

We have a values-led culture and our culture code clearly defines what we expect of our people. Team CVGT is about supporting each other. We attract and inspire a diverse workforce, and have a culture that is inclusive and respectful.

We encourage excellence. Our people are resilient, show empathy, communicate effectively with a diverse range of people and have emotional intelligence.

We encourage our people to bring their whole self to work each day. We understand that a healthy and a happy team means a healthy and thriving business.

Financial wellbeing

Our roles offer a competitive salary + superannuation + not-for-profit salary packaging (tax savings).

Optimise your take home pay with access of up to $15,900 pre-tax (for rent, mortgage, school fees etc) and $2,650 for meals and entertainment.  

Work-life balance

Employee work-life balance is important. Two additional personal days a year  rest and recharge with 12 days personal leave per year.   
Christmas leave period and ‘Special Christmas Leave’ – our offices close over Christmas so you can spend more time with family – on us.  

Developing excellence

We offer comprehensive and supportive on the job training you need to be your best at work.  

We support the professional development and career progression of our people.

Equal opportunity

CVGT Employment is an equal opportunity employer providing a safe workplace that is free of discrimination and victimisation, where all employees are treated equally and fairly.

Staff rewards

Our staff have access to Perkbox – money saving rewards and access free content and personal wellbeing programs.

Employee Assistance Program

Access a suite of services for you and your immediate family members by connecting you with an experienced and registered counsellor.  

We are thrilled to be a Diversity Council of Australia, Inclusive Employer 2023-2024.
Click here to find out more.

Connecting more people to meaningful work for 40 years.

About CVGT Employment

Our vision at CVGT Employment is opening doors – creating amazing futures for the communities in which we operate. We exist to connect more people to meaningful work every day, including you.

In 2023, we were awarded Inclusive Employer status by the Diversity Council of Australia.
When asked in the 2024 Employee Survey if CVGT was a “truly great place to work”, 71% of our staff answered Yes.

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If you want to join our mission and help more people into meaningful work, then submit your application today!

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      “We all work here because we are passionate about our community.
      We want to see people and business do well.”


      – Jason Russell, CEO, CVGT Employment

      The fine print

      We are a proud inclusive employer and provide a supportive work environment to help everyone be their best at work!

      Our successful candidates will have or be able to gain the following: 
      Right to live and work in Australia. 
      Successful National Police Check (conducted upon offer of employment) 
      A current Working with Children / Vulnerable People Check – is also required for this position before commencement.
      A current Driver’s License

      If you need support with the application format, please contact us on 132 848.

      Once the tender results are known, we will be contacting suitable candidates in the relevant locations to confirm the interview and recruitment process.

      Looking for other opportunities at CVGT Employment? Register your interest here.

      Child Safety Statement

      CVGT Employment is committed to providing and actively promoting a safe environment for children.
      We have zero tolerance towards child abuse, and have policies and systems to protect children.

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