Small Business Mentor
Job No:
MMT9
Location:
Alice Springs
Small Business Mentor
Alice Springs with significant travel to APY Lands.
Flexible casual project role
0.6 FTE over approximately 3 months.
About MoneyMob Talkabout
We are a values and evidence driven for-purpose organization.
We work in the remote Indigenous communities of the APY Lands, far north SA.
We advocate, influence, build & share knowledge to tackle inequality. Our programs include the Mimili Family Wellbeing Centre, financial counselling & capability, No Interest Loans and energy efficiency education.
Our vision: Aboriginal people and communities are empowered to achieve economic wellbeing and self-determination. In this, Aboriginal people are equal partners in and co-creators of our practice.
We're a young organisation that's achieved big things. Our advocacy work on unconscionable mobile phone sales to Indigenous clients led directly to the imposition of Australia's second-largest corporate fine. This is our first project in the area of small business support, and an opportunity for you to make your mark with your finely honed skills.
At MoneyMob, you won't be bored. We're always learning, and we want you to as well. We work hard, but care about each other. Our culture is informal but smart; we value transparency, accountability, self-awareness and a thoughtful approach.
The Small Business Mentor should have:
● Experience in all aspects of setting up and/or running small businesses or cooperatives
● Demonstrated experience mentoring/coaching others to establish or run businesses
● Ability to work within a community development framework
● Outstanding relationship management/diplomacy skills and the ability to navigate challenging environments
● Experience working in remote Aboriginal communities and understanding of Aboriginal culture
● Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.
● Ability to access small business connections and industry expertise
Details of your role:
The Small business Mentor will provide intensive one to one support to the client over a three month period, working at the client’s pace.
This will involve:
● Developing a detailed project plan addressing project implementation, reporting and evaluation
● Exploring the client’s understanding of and motivation for going into business
● Identifying any skill gaps and developing a mentoring plan for the client to address those gaps
● Thinking through and testing the realities of running a business
● Understanding, planning for and managing the administrative, legal and marketing aspects of business
● Understanding and testing the commercial viability of the business
● Linking the client to peers and funding sources who can provide advice/support re business
● Guiding the client to commence trading if they so choose
Like the rest of MoneyMob's team, you'll benefit from:
● Attractive remuneration $94,748 per annum pro-rata (inc leave loading) plus super
● Generous salary packaging benefits
● Six weeks annual leave (pro rata) plus any mandated breaks during contract
● Relocation support available
● COVID-19 flexible working arrangements may apply
What are the next steps?
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MoneyMob is committed to Indigenous employment and a culturally competent workplace.
Suitably qualified Indigenous applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
You will be welcomed into a friendly, passionate team.
To discuss the position, please contact Carolyn Cartwright - Managing Director on (08) 8953 2410.
Please Note:
If shortlisted, applicants must be willing to provide written answers to key criteria about the position and two referees who are recent direct supervisors.
To be eligible you must have a current Driver's Licence, and right to work in Australia.
A work car is available for use during business hours.
Employment will also be subject to a National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, pre-employment medical check and evidence of COVID vaccination status.