Employment Services

Aboriginal Identified Position 

Wesley Mission is a high profile charitable organisation and a parish of the Uniting Church of Australia involved in the delivery of a range of commercial and community services to help support the disadvantaged in our society. These services include aged care, disability support, counselling, education, and training and employment services. Wesley Uniting Employment delivers quality employment and associated programs and is a landmark within our local communities.

An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and dynamic person to undertake the role within Wesley Uniting Employment as Job Network Branch Manager, Nambucca Heads.

Do you want to be a part of our dynamic and successful management team? Can you succeed in a competitive market by leading an outstanding team to achieve the better of the best?

Reporting to the Business Manager – Mid North Coast and as part of a cohesive and positive branch management structure, you will have responsibility for the operation of the branch, including achievement of financial and performance targets. You will provide outstanding leadership, mentoring support and guidance to staff, while achieving a high level of customer service standards and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders.

Essential criteria and key accountabilities include:

• Understanding of the aspirations of the Nambucca Valley Aboriginal Community
• Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to promote a strong team culture
• Demonstrated experience in planning strategies to meet operational objectives
• Extensive knowledge of factors impacting on local and national labour markets
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with key stakeholders
• Track record in the achievement of targets and Key Performance Indicators
• Excellent time management and problem solving skills
• Ability to interpret and comply with complex contracts
• Capacity to contribute to site budgeting and monitor financial achievement
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding and the application of OH&S, EEO and Privacy requirements and principles
• Current driver’s licence

Desirable criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in the employment services sector, including knowledge of the Job Network

Please phone our Support Office on 49150200 for an information kit or request for one directly to wue.nswsupport@wesleymission.org.au.

Written applications, MUST address essential and desirable criteria to be considered. Please direct your application to Sean Burton, Business Manager – Mid North Coast, PO Box 2383, Dangar NSW 2309 or e-mail: wue.nswsupport@wesleymission.org.au

Applications close:  5.00pm Monday 7 July 2008

+  Challenging Work
+  Competitive Salary

Wesley Mission is a high profile charitable organisation and a parish of the Uniting Church of Australia involved in the delivery of a range of commercial and community services to help support the disadvantaged in our society. These services include aged care, disability support, counselling, education, and training and employment services. Wesley Uniting Employment delivers quality employment and associated programs and is a landmark within our local communities.

An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and dynamic person to undertake the role within Wesley Uniting Employment as Employment Consultant in our Kurri Kurri office.

If you are an enthusiastic and motivated person who is interested in matching the right people to the right jobs and also willing to work with employers and clients alike to achieve a win-win, then you may be interested in joining our dynamic and focussed team.

If you meet the essential criteria below, apply today and be part of it!

Essential criteria:

• Demonstrated empathy for unemployed persons
• Solid knowledge of local labour markets
• Experience in marketing a product or service
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with employers and industry groups
• Excellent attention to detail with a drive for high performance
• Demonstrated office administration and IT skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to working within a quality endorsed environment
• Drivers licence

Desirable criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or similar discipline

Knowledge and understanding of Job Network

Please phone our State Office on 49150200 for an information kit or apply directly to wue.nswsupport@wesleymission.org.au.

Written applications MUST address essential and desirable criteria to Glenn Rumble, Business Manager – Hunter and New England, PO Box 2383 Dangar NSW 2309 or e-mail wue.nswsupport@wesleymission.org.au

Applications close:  5.00pm Wednesday 9 July 2008

Wandene Private Hospital is a 30 bed mental health facility located in Kogarah, an activity of Wesley Mission, part of the Uniting Church of (NSW). Wesley Mission has an excellent reputation in the private and public sector for providing quality care and maintaining ethical values whilst operating as a commercial activity.

The Director of Clinical Services is responsible for leadership, direction and oversight of all hospital activities and must ensure that services operate effectively and efficiently to provide quality care.

The successful applicant will be a registered nurse with at least five years post graduate and two years administrative experience. Must possess good oral and written communication skills an ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team, computer literacy and hold a current NSW drivers license. An understanding of all relevant Acts and quality management systems in a hospital environment is essential.

Terms and conditions will be in accordance with the Private Hospitals Nurses (Named Employer & NSW NA) Enterprise Agreement 2006-2008.  Salary packaging is also available.

For further enquiries or to obtain an information pack please contact David McMaster Director of Clinical Services, Wesley Private Hospital on 97161455.

Written applications to: David McMaster, Director of Clinical Services, Wesley Private Hospital, 91 Milton St Ashfield NSW 2131 marked Private and Confidential or emailed to david.mcmaster@wesleymission.org.au

Applications close: 9^th July 2008

• CASUALS REQUIRED 
• Are you an experienced, caring and compassionate person with aged care experience?

R E Tebbutt Lodge is a 67 bed fully accredited Low Care Residential Aged Care Facility situated in Dundas.

The facility currently has positions available for casual Personal Care Assistant’s & for casual Catering Assistant’s with a variety of shifts available. 

Essential criteria:

Personal Care Assistants -  Experience Working in Aged Care, Good Communication and Written Skills, First Aid Certificate, Cert lll in Aged Care 

Catering Assistants - Previous Catering / Kitchenhand experience preferably in an Aged Care environment, empathy for the elderly, attention to detail, ability to work in a team.  

All enquiries and applications to Lana Richards,

RE Tebbutt Lodge, 40a Stewart Street, DUNDAS NSW 2117

Phone:(02) 9858 4999.

Preferred applicants are required to undergo an aged care check

Wesley Counselling Services (an activity of Wesley Mission) located in Belvoir St; Surry Hills is looking for a part time receptionist to fill a two day job share position.

The position requires someone with a professional, warm and friendly attitude. The person in this role would be the first point of contact for the clients and therefore requires someone who is comfortable in dealing with challenging clients.

The role requires someone who has the ability to maintain boundaries and make appropriate referrals to other staff in the organisation. The role is part of a supportive team and needs someone who can be a good team player.

Essential Criteria

• MS OfficeSwitchboard Experience.
• Data Entry.
• Experience in handling multiple tasks An outgoing personality.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to respond positively to challenging callers/clients & remain calm under pressure.
• Reliable & trustworthy
• Attention to detail

Desirable Criteria:

• MS Publisher.
• Experience in the Health and Welfare industry.

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

For position description & application kit please contact:

Telephone: (02) 9951 5526, or email

Chitra.kalathal@wesleymission.org.au

Applications close: Friday 11^th July 2008.

Employment Consultant – Raymond Terrace

+  Challenging Work
+  Competitive Salary

Wesley Mission is a high profile charitable organisation and a parish of the Uniting Church of Australia involved in the delivery of a range of commercial and community services to help support the disadvantaged in our society. These services include aged care, disability support, counselling, education, and training and employment services. Wesley Uniting Employment delivers quality employment and associated programs and is a landmark within our local communities.

An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and dynamic person to undertake the role within Wesley Uniting Employment as Employment Consultant in our Raymond Terrace office.

If you are an enthusiastic and motivated person who is interested in matching the right people to the right jobs and also willing to work with employers and clients alike to achieve a win-win, then you may be interested in joining our dynamic and focussed team.

If you meet the essential criteria below, apply today and be part of it!

Essential criteria:

• Demonstrated empathy for unemployed persons
• Solid knowledge of local labour markets
• Experience in marketing a product or service
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with employers and industry groups
• Excellent attention to detail with a drive for high performance
• Demonstrated office administration and IT skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to working within a quality endorsed environment
  
• Drivers licence

Desirable criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or similar discipline
• Knowledge and understanding of Job Network

Please phone our State Office on 49150200 for an information kit or apply directly to wue.nswsupport@wesleymission.org.au. PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND DIRECTLY TO THE SEEK WEBSITE as these applications will not be accepted.

Written applications MUST address essential and desirable criteria to Carolyn Chenery, Business Manager – Lower Hunter, PO Box 2383 Dangar NSW 2309 or e-mail wue.nswsupport@wesleymission.org.au

Applications close:  5.00pm Friday 11 July 2008

Part time position – 3 days per week
+  Challenging Work
+  Competitive Salary

Wesley Mission is a high profile charitable organisation and a parish of the Uniting Church of Australia involved in the delivery of a range of commercial and community services to help support the disadvantaged in our society. These services include aged care, disability support, counselling, education, and training and employment services. Wesley Uniting Employment delivers quality employment and associated programs and is a landmark within our local communities.

What we are looking for is a unique, passionate part time (3 days per week) Employment Consultant, who is committed to achieving great results on behalf of our clients. While experience would be an advantage, it’s not mandatory. 

If you are motivated, results driven, and have a commitment to making positive changes with clients, and seeing them succeed, then this might be the position for you. If you have a passion for matching the right person with the right job and you’re also willing to work with employers to assist our clients maximising their potential, then you may be interested in joining our dynamic and focussed team.

If you meet the essential criteria below, apply today and be part of it!

Essential criteria:

• Demonstrated empathy for unemployed persons
• Solid knowledge of local labour markets
• Experience in marketing a product or service
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with employers and industry groups
• Excellent attention to detail with a drive for high performance
• Demonstrated office administration and IT skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to working within a quality endorsed environment
• Drivers licence

Desirable criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or similar discipline 
• Knowledge and understanding of Job Network
• Previous marketing / sales / job placement experience would be highly regarded

Please phone our State Office on 49150200 for an information kit or apply directly to wue.nswsupport@wesleymission.org.au.

Written applications MUST address essential and desirable criteria to Samantha Roles, Business Manager – South Coast, PO Box 2383 Dangar NSW 2309 or e-mail wue.nswsupport@wesleymission.org.au

Applications close:  5.00pm Tuesday 15 July 2008

Personal Support Program Consultant
Newcastle/Hunter
Part time position – 3 days per week/24 hours per week

Wesley Mission is a high profile charitable organisation and a parish of the Uniting Church of Australia involved in the delivery of a range of commercial and community services to help support the disadvantaged in our society. These services include aged care, disability support, counselling, education, and training and employment services. Wesley Uniting Employment delivers quality employment and associated programs and is a landmark within our local communities.

Wesley Uniting Employment is a successful and established organisation. We are successful because our team focuses on community needs. We are looking for a part time (3 dpw) Personal Support Program Consultant for our PSP Program in Newcastle/Hunter.

If you meet the essential criteria below, apply today and be part of it!

Essential criteria:

• Must be self motivated, organised and disciplined
• Demonstrated understanding of issues facing long term unemployed people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to undertake client assessment, provide support and referral services to assist clients to generate positive outcomes
• Ability to establish linkages and networks with support services throughout the relevant areas
• Strong administrative skills, including record keeping and writing submissions
• Computer literate
• Current drivers licence

Desirable criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Services or similar discipline
• Knowledge and understanding of Job Network

Please phone our Support Office on 49150200 for an information kit or request for one directly to wue.nswsupport@wesleymission.org.au.

Written applications MUST address essential and desirable criteria to be considered.

Please direct your application to:

Sandra Soper, Branch Manager - PSP
PO Box 2383
Dangar NSW 2309

or e-mail wue.nswsupport@wesleymission.org.au

Applications close:  5.00pm Wednesday 16 July 2008

• Contract or Casual Positions
  

Wesley Vocational Institute is expanding its services in the mid-North Coast, and is seeking enthusiastic, self motivated, highly organised and experienced trainers/assessors for the following:

• Horticulture
• Asset Maintenance
• Community Services;
• Aged Care Work;
• Home & Community Care;
• Children’s Services;
• Disability Work;
• Health Services Assistant
• Employment Services
• Hospitality; 
• Tourism; 
• Events
• Frontline Management; 
• Business Administration
• Information Technology; 
• Customer Contact
• Live Production
   
   

The successful candidates will hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent), at least 3 years current relevant industry experience, together with a qualification in a related discipline. Previous experience delivering accredited training and an understanding of the Australian Quality Training Framework will be a distinct advantage.

Enquiries and applications should be directed to David Mayne, Wesley Vocational Institute, Level 1, 9 Short Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444.  Telephone 02 6588 1700 mobile 0423 823 808
email  david.mayne@wvi.edu.au

Applications close:  18 July 2008.

• Wesley Community Support Services
• Western Sydney Branch
• Part time 28 hours per week – 5 days per week

Wesley Mission provides an environment with strong leadership and a friendly and caring working environment with continual support career development are all part of our mission.

Wesley Domestic Assistance Service is a Home and Community Care (HACC) funded service based in North Parramatta that provides basic and light domestic assistance and shopping service to frail older people, people with a disability, their families and or carers living in the Cumberland / Prospect Region.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced person to join our dynamic, professional and dedicated team.

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated highly developed organisational skills;
• Demonstrated experience in front office reception and customer service;
• Excellent and clear written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated experience in office administration;
• Proven excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office & Email - Outlook).
• NSW Drivers license

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of the Home & Community Care programs
• Working experience with accounting software MYOB

Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Clerical and Administrative Employee (State) Award Grade 4

To apply, applicants must obtain an application pack by telephoning our office                      on (02) 9762 6277

Written applications addressing the essential and desirable criteria to be addressed to:

Marcelo Alvarez
Manager
PO Box 2016
North Parramatta NSW 1750

APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT ADDRESS THE ABOVE CRITERIA WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Applications close: 5pm on Friday 18 July 2008   

Wesley Mission is one of Australia’s largest Church and Christian welfare organisations.  Alan Walker Village a large self-care retirement village in Carlingford is an activity of Wesley Mission.  We seek reliable people with an eye for detail to join our team in providing support services to our residents.

Essential Criteria:

• Empathy with older people
• Reliable, Able to work as part of a team
• Must have own transport

1 Position Maintenance Assistant (48 hours / fortnight)

• Experience garden maintenance and basic cleaning
• Light rigid driver’s licence desirable

1 Position Hospitality (45 hours / fortnight)

• General kitchen and cleaning experience
• Attention to detail

1 Position Administrative Assistant (32 hours / fortnight)

• Demonstrated experience in office function – banking, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, petty cash
• High computer proficiency – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
• Proven organisational skills – prioritisation, meeting deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill
• Commitment to customer service
  

Salary will be in accordance with the Charitable, Aged & Disability Care Services (State) Award

Enquiries phone 9858 4855. Written applications to:   Kay Terrey,
Manager, Alan Walker Village, 1 Dalmar Place, Carlingford 2118
Fax:  9804 7249 or email:  Kay.Terrey@wesleymission.org.au

Closing date:  22 July, 2008