Are you a jobseeker looking for some support? Or are you an employer seeking staff with the right skills and the right attitude?
At Maxima, we are a registered partner of the Jobs Victoria Mentors Service, which assists both jobseekers and employers.
The Jobs Victoria Mentors Service is a free service to help find suitable, sustainable work for jobseekers facing barriers to employment. By helping to reframe what’s possible, we can assist you to become “job-ready’ and develop in-demand job skills, connect you with the right job opportunities, and provide ongoing support to keep you motivated and on track.
What is involved?
Through our program, we focus on personal service and a practical approach.
Skills Development
Helping you develop essential job skills, with a particular focus on ‘soft-skills’ (e.g. good communication, problem solving, work ethic, time management, and teamwork).
Applicant Training
Applying for jobs can be daunting. This training focuses on making you “job-ready” and in the best possible position to land a role (e.g. interview techniques, both virtual and face-to- face).
Coaching
Our coaching is focussed on YOU. We take the time to understand what you are looking for and what you need to reach your goals.
Job Market Guidance
Advice on the current job market – which jobs are in demand, what skills are required and what you’ll need to stand out from the crowd of applicants.
Job Search
Maxima has a wide network of employer connections, we’ll help connect you with the right job opportunities.
Post Employment
Landing a role is just the beginning! We provide ongoing support to keep you motivated and on track.
Am I eligible?
Jobs Victoria Mentors provide targeted support to people who face significant challenges finding employment.
Eligible Jobseeker means a person who:
1. is one of the following:
(i) Australian citizen;
(ii) a permanent resident of Australia;
(iii) a temporary resident under Australia’s refugee and humanitarian program who holds a visa with the right to work; or
(iv) a New Zealand citizen who has been living in Australia for more than 12 months;
2. is a resident in Victoria;
3. has been unemployed for at least twelve (12) months, or is at significant risk of long- term unemployment due to experiencing multiple employment barriers (see more below); and
4. lacks adequate support through other services, including Commonwealth Government employment services;
Note: International students, temporary skilled or family migrants, and people on working holiday visas, as well as young people undertaking post-secondary studies, are ineligible for the Jobs Victoria Mentors Service.
To qualify as being ‘at significant risk of long-term unemployment’, a jobseeker MUST be experiencing multiple barriers to employment.
Barriers to employment may include, but are not limited to:
- not completing secondary school (in either Australia or overseas)
- no post school qualifications
- less than 2 years of Australian work experience
- low English language proficiency
- low literacy
- lack of digital literacy
- lack of knowledge of job search techniques/processes
- limited social and professional networks than can help with job search activities
- personal circumstances* that limit employment options or hinder job searching or keeping a job
- low confidence and low self-esteem
- other barriers on a case-by-case basis
If you are unsure of your eligibility, get in touch below and a Maxima mentor will be able to discuss your circumstances.
Who do Maxima support?
Maxima supports a wide range of people through this program. We are particularly keen to support eligible jobseekers from priority cohorts across our service delivery regions, including:
- Multicultural communities, especially refugees and asylum seekers
- People who experience mental health issues
- People with disability who are not supported through Disability Employment Services
- LGBTIQ+ communities who face barriers to employment
- Aboriginal communities
- Young people aged up to 29 who are not in full-time education
- Young people leaving state care
- Social/public housing residents
- People experiencing family violence
- Veterans and their families
- Mature workers 55+
We are currently seeking candidates for a wide range of roles in industries, including:
- Manufacturing – pick, pack and processing work
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Education and Training
- Construction
Employers
Positive, enthusiastic and capable people can be difficult to find… and even harder to retain. Many employers find it beneficial to look beyond traditional recruitment methods to hire staff.
With almost 40 years’ experience in recruitment, we understand the challenges employers face. We work to not only place the best person in the role, but ensure they are committed, job-ready and remain in touch throughout their first 6 months – boosting the chance of long term success.
With almost 40 years’ experience in recruitment, we understand the challenges employers face. We work to not only place the best person in the role, but ensure they are committed, job-ready and remain in touch throughout their first 6 months – boosting the chance of long term success.
At no cost to you, Maxima will provide:
- Understanding your requirements – we take the time to learn the requirements of the role and the business
- Recruitment of candidates – finding the right staff with the required skills and attitude
- Arranging any required funding or training
- Offer advice and financial incentives (ie apprenticeships)
- Ongoing support – from mentoring to additional training services, our Employment Support Program is tailored to the needs of the employee and the employer. We ensure that candidates placed by Maxima are fully supported to achieve their best.
Service Regions
We operate our Jobs Victoria Mentors Service in:
- Greater Dandenong Local Government Area and;
- Greater Latrobe Local Government Area
Our Partners
Proudly funded by Jobs Victoria. For more information about our partners and the project click on the logos below.
Jobs Victoria
Latrobe Valley Authority
Solar Victoria
Enquire
Interested in the Jobs Victoria Mentors Service? Call us today or send us your details and our friendly team will be in touch!