Mentor Careers

Join us in building a better future for people with disability.

Good Sammy is a leader in creating employment opportunities for Western Australians with disability. To do this, we need kind, passionate people who can join us as mentors to support students and employees 1-on-1 as they grow their confidence, independence, and skills for the workplace.

Our mentors play an essential role in creating a safe, empowering, and welcoming learning environment for our curious students and employees.

Ways our mentors help people find meaningful employment.

Our mentors help people achieve their day-to-day work goals. Our mentors work with both Good Sammy employees (over 52% of our staff have a disability) and employees at external workplaces. Employment Support can temporary or an ongoing role.

Providing support for a person as they learn on-the-job skills in a work experience placement.

Empowering Good Sammy academy and traineeship students on their learning journey. As a student mentor, you act as a source of encouragement and positivity – helping them keep on top of their coursework, focused on their goals, and resilient in the face of challenges.

Everyone’s first job is nerve-wracking; but when the world isn’t set up for you to succeed – the reality for many people with disability – it can feel impossible.

Our mentors help people find and keep a job. This includes assisting in writing a resume and cover letters, identifying suitable job opportunities, and interview preparation. Once the person secures a job, you’ll work alongside them for as long as they need so they can get settled and thrive in their role.

Mentors build a person’s capacity to apply, obtain, and maintain employment activities by teaching key life and employment skills, such as:

Money management
Public transport training
Interpersonal communication
Building confidence and resilience
Managing anxiety

Why work for Good Sammy?

Flexible, weekday or weekend rosters. A job that suits your lifestyle and commitments.

Generous renumeration. A competitive salary with the option for NFP salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.

Physical and mental health care. Annual flu vaccination program, plus access to free, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program.

Great perks. Corporate discounts for banking and health insurance, and a staff discount at all Good Sammy stores.

Qualities of a good mentor

Encouraging

Empathetic and engaging, you are a cheerleader who wants everyone to succeed in reaching their goals. You love watching people grow.

Patient

You understand that everyone works at a different pace and that continual improvement is more important than rushing to the goal.

Positive

Optimistic and uplifting, you help people see the good in any situation and celebrate their wins, no matter how small.

Friendly

You enjoy connecting with people and making them feel valued, respected, and heard.

Frequently asked questions

You don’t need any formal qualifications to become a Good Sammy mentor – just a kind, patient, and friendly nature! As part of your application to become a Good Sammy mentor, you will need to undertake a NDIS Worker Screening Check, a Working With Children Check, and a Police Check.

We focus on employment as we believe this is critical for social and financial independence.

While our mentors do not help with activities unrelated to employment goals (for example, purely social or recreational activities), we find that many of the skills learnt in the classroom and workplace improve all areas of a person’s life.

This includes making and maintaining friendships, growing independence, and having the confidence to try new things and explore their world.

Our mentors do not provide allied health or self-care support, however we often work alongside a person’s support team and family.