Careers at Wesley Mission

• Maternity Position 12 months
• (Possible extension)
• FULL TIME

A programme of Wesley Family Services which provides a range of innovative services to families with children 0 – 16 years through family support, casework and group activities with a focus on early intervention and prevention.

Essential:

• Relevant qualifications - Community Welfare/Social Work or other relevant qualifications (TAFE and/or Tertiary)
• Significant experience in family support – working with children, young people and families
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) 
• Knowledge of and commitment to a strengths based / solution focussed practice
• Working knowledge of Domestic Violence, Child Protection, addiction issues, grief and loss and multicultural issues
• Understanding of childhood development and parenting issues
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability in time management
• Supervisory/Leadership Skills
• Group work skills
• Current NSW driving license
• Computer literacy

Desirable:

• Community development skills
• Understanding of local issues

This position is funded through both the Department of Community Services Grants Programme (CSGP) and Wesley Mission

Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the SACS Award (Grade 4 Year 4), generous salary packaging + car.

INFORMATION PACK

Applicants are required to submit a recent resume outlining relevant details. In addition to the resume, applicants must also address the essential and desirable selection criteria as set out above. An information pack containing all the relevant documents can be obtained by contacting Leanne Gavellas on 9626 6620 or at leanne.gavellas@wesleymission.org.au

For further information about the above position, please call Heather McIntyre on 9626 6620. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Friday 19th March 2010

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Working with Children Check and a Criminal Record Check.

A programme of Wesley Family Services which enhances the community capacity building work of Riverstone Families Connect through family support, group work and generalist community work activities for families with children 0 – 8 years.

• Contract Position end June 30 2011
• 3 days per week

Essential:

• Relevant qualifications - Community Welfare/Social Work or other relevant qualifications (TAFE and/or Tertiary)
• Significant experience in family support – working with children and families
• Community development skills and experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) 
• Knowledge of and commitment to a strengths based / solution focussed practice
• Working knowledge of Domestic Violence, Child Protection, addiction issues, grief and loss
• Understanding of childhood development and parenting issues
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability in time management
• Group facilitation skills
• Current NSW driving license
• Computer literacy

Desirable:

• Understanding of local issues
• Training in 123 Magic, Triple P or other parenting packages

This position is funded by FNSW in partnership with Wesley Mission

Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the SACS Award (up to Grade 4 Year 4 depending on experience) and generous salary packaging.

INFORMATION PACK

Applicants are required to submit a recent resume outlining relevant details. In addition to the resume, applicants must also address the essential and desirable selection criteria as set out above. An information pack containing all the relevant documents can be obtained by contacting Leanne Gavellas on 9626 6620 or at leanne.gavellas@wesleymission.org.au

For further information about the above position, please call Tricia Young on 9627 3511. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Friday 19th March 2010

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Working with Children Check and a Criminal Record Check.

Regional Manager – 2 Positions.
Package Circa $92k.

Wesley Vocational Institute, the Registered Training Organisation of Wesley Mission, has been successfully delivering accredited and non accredited training for 15 years. With established offices in Lismore, Port Macquarie, Newcastle, Sydney and Wollongong / ACT and strong partnerships interstate Wesley Vocational Institute is seeking to employ two full time Regional Managers to support the growth of the business.

One role will support operations from the Hunter to Northern NSW, while the second role will support Sydney and Southern NSW.

To be succeed in this role you must have extensive management experience in the education and training sector, excellent communication skills, demonstrated business acumen and the ability to inspire and motivate your team to meet organisational and financial targets.

You will have a reputation for empowering your teams, delivering quality outcomes and managing complex situations effectively. You will be highly respected by your customers for under selling and over delivering and your passion and “can do” attitude will be contagious.

The successful applicants will be rewarded with a competitive package including $70k + super + company vehicle + salary packaging + professional development and career opportunities. As an employer who understands the importance of work / life balance you can be based in the closest office to your home and request flexible working hours to accommodate study or family priorities.

 Essential:

• Great MS Office computer skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Demonstrated experience providing great customer service
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
• Demonstrated Business Acumen and Business Development skills.
• Demonstrated Management experience within an education or training environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues surrounding the establishment, design and coordination of accredited training compliant with the AQTF.
• Demonstrated experience in setting and achieving financial and organisational targets in a competitive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strong leadership which empowers your team to succeed.

Desirable:

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications.
• Experience within both public and private education organisations.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

To be considered for these exciting new role please send applications addressing all essential and desirable criteria to Andrew.Moore@wesleymission.org.au by 04:00pm 19/03/2010.

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring staff to affirm the Mission’s values.

• Do you have a passionate interest in suicide prevention and training?
• Do you want to work for a leader in suicide prevention?
• Are you able to manage a professional training organisation including staff and budgetary responsibilities?
• Are you attracted to the idea of setting up and managing corporate training networks?

Then work for Lifeforce, Wesley Mission!

The high rate of suicide in Australia is a major social challenge. Wesley Mission has been a leader in this field since 1963.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Manager to lead a team that is responsible for making a difference in the rates of suicide in Australia.

Join our team and be part of an organisation that changes lives.

Salary is in accordance with the Social and Community Services Award, Grade 6 plus motor vehicle.  Great salary packaging benefits available. 

Based in Ashfield, Sydney.
 
If you have business/management qualifications; training and financial acumen, then contact Nathan Dart on 8922 9066 or email nathan.dart@wesleymission.org.au by 22 March 2010 for further information on this exciting new role.

Previous applicants need not apply.

• Casual (up to 4 days per week)

Wesley Counselling Support Services, Newcastle/Wyong Office is seeking an experienced Admin Assistant for our diverse counselling service located at our Newcastle and Wyong Office.

Essential Criteria:

• Highly developed organisational skills;
• Have demonstrated experience in working in a busy administration office with non routine workflows;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in MS Office, primarily Word, Excel and Outlook
• Be self motivated with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work as part of a team and without close supervision

The successful applicant will present a helpful and friendly image as the initial point of contact with our service, be well-presented, professional and enjoy accepting challenging tasks.

Salary will be in accordance with the Clerical and Administrative Employees (State) Award.

For further enquiries or to obtain an information pack please contact Lesley Kidson; lesley.kidson@wesleymission.org.au

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm the Mission’s values.

 The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check.

• 38 Hours

We are seeking to employ an Administrative Assistant to join a fun and welcoming team in our Miranda office in the Sutherland Shire providing Community Aged Care Packages (CACP) and Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH) packages to frail aged people in the community as well as a HACC funded In Home Respite and NRCP program.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the overall administrative duties of the office including invoicing, petty cash clearing and accounts payable.

Essential Criteria:

• Highly developed organisational skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Be self motivated with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Excellent working knowledge of MYOB;
• Excellent computer skills (Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2000,
• Excel, Internet and e-mail).
• NSW Drivers licence

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge in Aged Care and Home and Community Care.
• Knowledge of Peoplesoft

This position is subject to award conditions under the Clerical and Administrative Employees (State) Award as a Clerk Grade 4.

Applications:

For an information pack contact 02 9525 1633 during office hours.
Written applications to:  Ms Rita Napolitano, Operations Manager, Wesley Community Support Services, PO Box 786 Miranda NSW 1490 or email rita.napolitano@wesleymission.org.au.

Applications Close: 1st April 2010

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm the Mission’s values

Hunter / Taree Region

As a leading provider of Human Services Training throughout NSW Wesley Vocational Institute is seeking a Coordinator for our Hunter / Taree  Region.

This exciting and diverse role will require the successful applicant to coordinate and market accredited training to internal and external customers.

The role needs an enthusiastic team member to discuss opportunities, liaise with trainers and  ensure quality training is delivered in an efficient and effective manner.

This role will also specialise in the development and delivery of training services and may require delivery of training modules to staff or clients.

Because this role requires the successful applicant to develop relationships and travel throughout the region, a restricted use pool car will be provided which can also be used for travel to and from work.
This role is remunerated at $50k + super + salary packaging + ongoing professional development with one of the oldest and most respected charities in Australia.

Essential:

• Drivers Licence
• Demonstrated Passion for Training
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
•  Excellent verbal and written communication
• Completed Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Certificate IV in either;  Age Care, Community Services, Hospitality, Retail or Asset Maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience providing great customer service

Desirable:

• Previous Registered Training Organisation experience.
• Tertiary Qualifications
• First Aid Certificate
• Audit Experience.

Please send applications addressing the essential and desirable criteria to Andrew Moore -; email Andrew.Moore@wesleymission.org.au by 04:00pm 01/04/2010.
Applications not addressing all criteria will not be considered.

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