Community Project Mentors

Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation

Newman, Port Hedland, Karratha and Pilbara WA

Community Development (Community Services and Development)

Full time

Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation (AAC)

Empowering Communities Building Skills Creating Futures

Are you someone with practical hands-on skills and a heart for helping others succeed?

Do you enjoy teaching, creating, building, or problem-solving?

AAC is seeking enthusiastic Community Project Mentors to join our teams across the Pilbara—including Karratha, Roebourne, South Hedland, Newman and Tom Price.

About the Role

Our Community Project Mentors work directly with jobseekers to build confidence, capability, and job readiness. Every day is different, one day you might be coaching someone through a hands on project, the next you’re supporting them to learn basic work routines or demonstrating a trade or creative skill.

You’ll guide participants through practical learning, small?scale projects, and community?based activities that help them transition into employment.

We’re looking for people who have:

Practical Skills

Trade, mechanical, technical or construction skills

Creative abilities—art, music, craft, digital media, or project design

Experience using tools, equipment, or hands-on work environments

Personal Attributes

Strong communication and mentoring ability

Patience, positivity, and a genuine desire to support others

Ability to build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds

A proactive, community-minded approach

Bonus Experience (not essential)

Previous work in remote communities

Experience running workshops or group activities

Knowledge of employment services or training environments

What You’ll Be Doing

Mentoring jobseekers to develop practical and employability skills

Leading hands-on activities, projects and community initiatives

Supporting participants to build confidence, routine and positive work habits

Encouraging creativity and problem solving ability

Why Join AAC?

Contribute to positive, community?led outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Lead meaningful programs with real impact.

Supportive team culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Competitive salary + benefits including the ability to salary sacrifice up to 15,900 per year as a not for profit employee.

AAC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about people and love working with your hands, we’d love to hear from you.

Please ensure you details your location and relevant skills and qualifications.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Email your resume and a cover letter to hr@ashburton.net.au