Mentors

Mentors can help you become work-ready. They can help you to find a job that suits you. They can also support you for the first six months of your new job.

Who mentors help

Mentors can help you if:

• you’ve been looking for work for a while (12 months or more), or
• you’re facing challenges that make it harder to find a job.

Jobs Victoria supports people to overcome challenges and find a job.

These challenges may include:

• not finishing high school or having post-school qualifications
• a lack of Australian work experience
• low confidence in speaking and understanding English
• not confident with reading, writing or maths (low literacy)
• low confidence using a computer or other technology
• limited knowledge of how to look for and apply for a job
• limited social and professional networks that can help with looking for a job
• low confidence and low self-esteem
• personal circumstances that limit job options or make it challenging to search for and/or keep a job, such as:
  • experience of family violence
  • unstable housing or homelessness
  • a significant disability
  • mental health challenges
  • drug and alcohol dependence
  • criminal record.

Mentors consider other barriers on a case-by-case basis.

A Mentor will assess your eligibility for support based on your individual circumstances.

How Mentors help

Mentors work with you to understand your work goals and help you achieve them.

A Mentor can help you find a job by:

• supporting you to become job ready
• supporting you to apply for jobs
• helping you to develop your resume and prepare for job interviews
• matching you with jobs that interest you.

They can also help with:

• enrolling you in training or helping you gain qualifications
• assisting you with personal needs, including transport to attend interviews
• providing support for six months once you have a job
• connecting you to other community services.

Find a mentor

Mentors are available in:

• City of Brimbank (in the Western Metropolitan region)
• City of Greater Dandenong (in the Southern Metropolitan region)
• City of Hume (in the Northern Metropolitan region)
• City of Latrobe (in the Gippsland region)
• City of Greater Shepparton (in the Goulburn region)

Outside of these areas, your local council may be able to point you to relevant services in your area. Tools and advice also has a list of other support options available.

Contact one of our partners below to find a mentor.

City of Brimbank

City of Greater Dandenong

City of Hume

City of Latrobe

City of Greater Shepparton