Fostering Hope Mentoring Officer

www.fosteringhope.net.au

Fostering Hope is looking for a pastoral, organised person to join our passionate and caring team as our Statewide Mentoring Officer.

Since 2021 Fostering Hope has been running a mentoring program for kids growing up in foster, kinship or informal care. These mentors reflect Christ’s love by walking with kids in care, building hope filled and intentional relationships.

The Statewide Mentoring Officer will support mentors and mentoring relationships around the state, under the supervision of the Mentoring Coordinator. The Mentoring Officer will be responsible for screening, matching and supporting volunteer Christian mentors, and caring for mentoring relationships, they will also assist with mentor recruitment and training.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Oversee the screening process for all mentors.

  • Facilitate logistics of training days, training will be delivered by the Mentoring Coordinator and the Executive Officer.

  • Matching mentors and mentees in Tasmania, matching meetings may be attended by the Mentoring Coordinator in the south.

  • Alongside the Fostering Hope Coordinators, engage with fostering/kinship families regarding mentors being able to support the children in their homes with compassion and kindness.

  • Manage participant enquiries and registrations for the COACH program, including in-take and assessment to determine their suitability for the program, ensuring they are carefully selected for the purpose of minimising risk and maximising positive relationships and outcomes.

  • Foster professional, strength based, solution focussed support to individuals and families connected with Fostering Hope.

  • Lead volunteer mentors in alignment with Fostering Hope’s vision, mission, values and direction, and adhering to Fostering Hope policies and procedures.

  • Provide regular supervision and support to volunteer mentors, via Session Reflection forms and follow up and biannual Mentor Gatherings in each region facilitating a positive, empowering, and collaborative culture.

The successful applicant will have:

  • Experience in mentoring, or awareness of mentoring skills and dynamics sufficiently to be enable you to support mentors in their roles.

  • Strong administrative, organisational and time management skills.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including computer literacy skills.

  • Excellent people skills, developed listening skills, ability to facilitate and empower others’ growth.

  • Experience working with volunteers.

  • Experience managing a team.

  • Experience in working with children and teenagers, particularly vulnerable people or groups.

  • Some knowledge and/or awareness of the Out of Home Care sector is an advantage but not essential.

To apply, please review the detailed Position Description and forward your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to Ellie (ellie@fosteringhope.net.au).

Please note that we are only able to accept applications from those who have Australian citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency, or a current visa with full working rights for Australia.

Applications close 5 June 2026.  Interviews may commence prior to the closing date, and an appointment may be made prior to the closing date if a suitable applicant is found.

Child Safety Commitment

We believe child safety is everyone’s responsibility and Fostering Hope has zero tolerance for all forms of discrimination and child abuse. Child and youth safety and wellbeing is embedded in Fostering Hope’s leadership, governance, and culture. We are committed to continually reviewing and improving our child safety practices and training. Fostering Hope has implemented a range of child safety measures including a Child Protection Policy.    We advise applicants that Fostering Hope’s standards of rigorous screening and ongoing supervision/accountability reflect this commitment.  Our staff and volunteers are required to have a current Working with Children Check and undergo National Police Checks.  A copy of Fostering Hope’s Child Protection Policy is available on request and on our website.