Careers at Wesley Mission

Wesley Mission is a Christian based organisation; we work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education health services.

Through Witness, hard work and with the help of supporters we can make positive change in the lives of our clients.

We now have a great opportunity for an experienced Aged Care Manager to join the Wesley Mission Residential Care & Independent Living Team. The role is based at the WG Taylor Village site in Narrabeen and consist of 74 ageing in place beds and 24 Independent Living Units.  

The Manager reports to the Residential Care Services Manager, has five direct reports and a team of 30 nursing and non nursing staff. The key responsibilities include leadership and monitoring of care services, operational oversight of the business including financial management, staff management and quality & compliance monitoring.

This interesting and diverse role would suit a highly supportive and positive person who possesses excellent communication skills and extensive people management experience in the Aged Care industry.

Essential criteria:

• Aged Care Management experience 
• Working knowledge of the Aged Care Funding Instrument and the Accreditation process within Residential Aged Care
• Ability to lead and support staff in a complex business environment
• Computer literate with budgeting and financial analysis skills

Desirable criteria include: 

• Knowledge and experience of the Retirement Villages Act 
• Excellent negotiation and liaison skills

Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a Key Personnel in Aged Care Check.

Please send applications addressing the essential and desirable criteria to melissa.filippetto@wesleymission.org.au

Applications close: Friday 18 May 2012

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

• Full Time Position

Located in Arcadia, in North West Sydney, Vision Valley is seeking an experienced and trained event coordinator to work with Sales & Guest Relations team. Reporting to the Manager and working closely with our Hospitality, Accommodation, Valley Adventures and Horse Centre teams you will play a key role in all aspects of Sales & Guest Relations.

As a Sales & Guest Relations coordinator you will create opportunities, generate new business, facilitate site visits, liaise with incoming groups, coordinate their onsite experience and secure their follow-up booking.

This position requires a professional attitude, great customer service, well-embedded leadership skills, and the ability to handle logistical information and multiple demands.

This position is 40 hours per week, working Tuesday to Saturday.

Essential Criteria:

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Demonstrated experience in Sales & Guest Relations or a similar role
• Outstanding communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as the ability to take initiative & work alone
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Strong computer skills including intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• A firm understanding of Work Health & Safety
• Public speaking skills and experience
• First Aid training (Senior or equivalent)
• Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle

Desirable Criteria:

• Qualifications in Business Administration, Event Management, or Hospitality
• Experience working within a Church based context
• Knowledge of event scheduling software e.g. Events Perfect

For further enquiries or  to apply please contact Jessica Warner on (02) 9655 2600, or email jessica.warner@wesleymission.org.au   Applications should include a cover letter and resume and must address all selection criteria. 

Applications close: 1pm, Monday 21 May 2012

Applicants who are successful in securing an interview will need to be available for an onsite interview on Thursday 24 May 2012.

Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a Criminal History Record Check, Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.
Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm the Mission’s values. Indigenous people are encouraged to apply.

Wesley Mission’s R E Tebbutt Lodge is a 68 bed facility with ageing in place and is a not-for-profit organisation committed to providing outstanding care for our residents.

Located at Dundas we are seeking a committed and experienced Dining Room/Kitchen Assistant to work permanent part-time (12 hours per week).

Successful applicant must be prepared to work a variety of Kitchen/Dining room shifts including Morning, Afternoon and Evening and also be willing to train and undertake duties as a cleaner, when required.

The successful applicant must have:

•  Experience in working in a Dining Room/Kitchen Setting, preferably in an aged care facility
• Knowledge of kitchen and cleaning processes, systems and equipment, including HACCP
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Good understanding of OH&S and Infection Control

Desirable Criteria:

• A food handling certificate
• Aged Care Experience
• Certificate 3 in Aged Care

Applicants must be reliable, hardworking and have empathy in caring for the aged.

Applications Close: Monday 21 May 2012

For further information, please call Emma Spencer on (02) 9858 4999.

If you feel you have what it takes to join our team, please send your resume and cover letter to: The Centre Manager, 40a Stewart Street, Dundas, NSW 2117 or email emma.spencer@wesleymission.org.au

Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a Criminal History Record Check

Wesley Mission is a Christian Organisation requiring all staff to affirm the Mission’s values. Indigenous people are encouraged to apply.

• Executive Level PA Role supporting the General Manager,  Enterprise
• Sydney CBD location
• 25 hours per week over 5 days (flexible core hours)
• Twelve month maternity leave contract starting mid July

Wesley Mission is one of Australia’s largest Church and Christian welfare organisations providing a broad range of community assistance and commercial programs.

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a skilled and experienced PA to join our dynamic Enterprise team to provide executive administration support to the
General Manager.

In particular, you will:

• Provide executive level support – preparing reports for Committees and Boards
• Be the first point of contact for General Manager in relation to enquiries and telephone calls
• Assist on a broad range of projects and tasks
• Collate business planning and performance measurement templates and reports
• Disseminate publications and information to senior staff on behalf of the General Manager 
• Maintain filing, diary management and other administration tasks as necessary

This varied, high-level support role will require:

• Good communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• An approachable manner
• Ability to drive deadlines
• Ability to prioritise competing demands
• Superior Word and Excel skills
• A desire to be part of a Christian organisation; Honouring God, Serving People, Building Hope

Employment benefits include generous salary packaging, ongoing training and professional development, and much more.

Applications close: 23 May 2012

For further enquiries, please contact Katie Smith on (02) 9263 5495. Written applications outlining your experience in a similar role should be sent to:
katie.smith@wesleymission.org.au

Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a Criminal History Record Check

Wesley Mission is a Christian Organisation requiring all staff to affirm the Mission’s values. Indigenous people are encouraged to apply.

• Full time
• Sydney CBD location
  

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted charitable organisation making a real difference in the community with a holistic approach to problems and needs. The Fundraising department of Communications and Fundraising plays a vital role in ensuring the organisation has the necessary finance to cope with the demands it faces in the community.
We are seeking an Acquisition officer to join our Fundraising team. This direct marketing role is vital to the team. New donors have to be are acquired to ensure a sustainable fundraising income for Wesley Mission.

This role is responsible for all areas of donor acquisition from a busy timetable of direct mail acquisition to managing the face to face fundraising program   An important part of this role will be testing new channels for acquiring donors.

Essential skills/knowledge:

• 3+ years experience with demonstrable results in a fundraising, direct marketing, online marketing or related discipline
• Design and implementation of donor acquisition campaigns
• Project management skills
• Ability to work with suppliers such as mailhouses
• Proven experience to grow revenue 
• Excellent  verbal and written communication skills 
• Demonstrated accuracy and thorough attention to detail 
• Excellent time management, multi tasking and follow up skills
• Computer competence, especially using databases, Microsoft Office Word and Excel 
• Data analysis and Database experience
• Budget  management experience
• Ability to work as part of a team but also autonomously as required
  

Desirable Skills/knowledge

• ADMA certificate in Direct Marketing
• Understanding of multi-channel marketing
  

Generous salary packaging is available with this role.

For further inquiries or for an information pack, please contact Hayley Hadfield by phone on (02) 9263 5449 or by email to hayley.hadfield@wesleymission.org.au

Applications close: Friday 25 May 2012

No agencies please.

Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a Criminal History Record Check.
Wesley Mission is a Christian Organisation requiring all staff to affirm the Mission’s values. Indigenous people are encouraged to apply.

• Casual  position
• Great team environment

Wesley Mission is a Christian based organisation working with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education health services.

Through witness, hard work and with the help of supporters we can make positive change in the lives of our clients. We currently are seeking an experienced, motivated and caring Recreational Activities Officer for our 74 bed ageing in place facility which is based in Narrabeen. 

Suitable applicants will have:

• Certificate IV in Lifestyle & Leisure or similar qualification
• Senior First Aid Certificate  
• Previous aged care experience in a similar role

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, implementing and evaluating resident activity programs
• Assessing and reviewing residents social, emotional and spiritual interests and needs 
• Promoting residents’ sense of wellbeing

We are looking for someone who is innovative, brings a contemporary approach to this role and has a resident focus to everything that they do. 

Applications close: 30 May 2012

Please contact Kelli Kovach on (02) 9913 7040 for more information. Please submit applications, including CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria, to kelli.kovach@wesleymission.org.au

Successful applicants will be required to undergo an Aged Care Criminal History Check.

Wesley Mission is a Christian Organisation requiring all staff to affirm the Mission’s values. Indigenous people are encouraged to apply.

• Part time – 16 hours per week
• Immediate start 
• Growing industry
• Must be available Weekends

Wesley Mission is a Christian based organisation working with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education health services. Through witness, hard work and with the help of supporters we can make positive change in the lives of our clients. We are currently seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for our 68 bed ageing in place facility based in Dundas.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, implementing and evaluating resident care in accordance with the Centre’s policies and protocols
• Assessing and reviewing residents’ care needs and maintaining clinical documentation 
• Promoting residents’ sense of wellbeing
• Monitoring and supervising the delivery of care to the residents
• Liaising with and maintaining relationships with Visiting Medical Professionals, other Allied Health Professionals, residents, relatives, visitors and significant others in regard to resident care.

Suitable applicants will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Excellent written verbal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Sound planning and time management skills

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience in aged care

We are looking for someone who is innovative, brings a contemporary approach to this role and has a resident focus to everything that they do.

Please contact Emma Spencer on (02) 9858 4999 for more information. Please submit applications, including CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria, to emma.spencer@wesleymission.org.au

Applications close: Thursday 31 May 2012

Successful applicants will be required to undergo an Aged Care Criminal History Check.
Wesley Mission is a Christian Organisation requiring all staff to affirm the Mission’s values. Indigenous people are encouraged to apply.

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