Career opportunities at Wesley Mission
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Career opportunities as at Monday, May 20, 2013
- Operations Assistant
- Dietician
- Finance & Performance Manager
- Clinical Support Officer
- Assistant in Nursing
Operations Assistant
Mental Health & Counselling Services, Wesley Mission
Do you have an interest in or passion for working with a leading community services provider?
We currently have an exciting new role for an Operations Assistant to join the Wesley Mission Mental Health & Counselling Services team in our Ashfield office. You will be a strong team player, be highly organised and work closely with the Business Manager and Executive Manager to provide a high standard of administrative support services.
Some of your key responsibilities will be to:
- Coordinate activities across the various teams within Mental Health & Counselling Services
- General administration and organisational tasks; including organisation of meetings, diary management and preparation of documents
- Provide support at business meetings by taking minutes and adding value to discussions
- Ensure the smooth running of the office including procurement and other site services
- Preparation of documents, presentations and reports for various stakeholder meetings
To be considered for this role, the following is highly desirable:
- Proven experience in a team support or assistant role (experience in the community services sector is desirable but not mandatory)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines and potential conflicting priorities
- An open and approachable communication style
- Excellent approach to building rapport with various internal and external stakeholders
- Proactive approach to learning and contribution to business operations and services
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter addressing all above mentioned criteria to Renee Yu.
Email for applications - renee.yu@wesleymission.org.au
Phone number for enquiries - 02 8922 9066
Applications Close: Tuesday 21 May 2013
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. Indigenous People are encouraged to apply.
Dietician
Wesley Hospital Ashfield
- 5 month maternity cover position (3-4 days per week) for Wesley Eating Disorder Centre
- Reputable Private Hospital in Inner West Sydney
- Friendly attractive working environment
Wesley Hospital Ashfield is a 38 bed mental health facility located in Milton Street Ashfield, offering an extensive range of inpatient and day patient services. We have gained an excellent reputation in the private and public sector for providing quality and ethical care. As a teaching hospital of the University of New South Wales and The University of Sydney, we are also involved in teaching dietetic, medical, clinical psychology, art psychotherapy and nursing students.
We currently have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Dietician to join our dynamic team. This role will sit within the Wesley Eating Disorder Unit, a 12-bed inpatient unit which specialises in the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and other eating disorder presentations. All patients transitioning to our day program continue to have individual and group dietetic input. A third of the role also includes services to our day program, which runs 5-days per week.
To apply for this role you must have:
- A full Accredited Practicing Dietician status with the Dieticians Association of Australia
- Experience in developing and facilitating nutritional education groups and counselling of patients with eating disorders, general mental health, drug and alcohol issues
- Experience working in foodservice management and willingness to eat meals with patients
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise a complex workload and work independently in consultation with a multi-disciplinary team
If you’re keen to work where you can really make a difference, please send your application addressing the above criteria or make enquiries to:
Melissa Sambuco, Therapy Team Manager, WEDC, Wesley Hospital Ashfield
91 Milton Street
Ashfield NSW 2217
Phone - (02) 9716 1400
Email - melissa.sambuco@wesleymission.org.au
Applications Close: Monday 27 May 2013
The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. Indigenous People are encouraged to apply.
Finance & Performance Manager
Wesley Vocational Institute
Your Local Education & Training Specialists
- Based at our Carlingford (10 minutes from Parramatta), Wollongong or Newcastle offices
- Competitive package valued at up to $90K plus professional development and career opportunities
Wesley Vocational Institute, the Registered Training Organisation of Wesley Mission, has successfully delivered accredited and non accredited training for 15 years. With offices in Port Macquarie, Newcastle, Sydney and Wollongong and strong partnerships interstate, Wesley Vocational Institute is seeking to employ a Finance & Performance Manager to work with our Finance and Performance team.
To succeed in this role you must have qualifications and experience in accounting or finance, excellent communication skills, demonstrated business acumen, proven high level financial and analytical skills and the ability to inspire and motivate your team to meet organisational and compliance targets.
You will have a reputation for empowering your teams, delivering quality outcomes and managing complex situations effectively. You will have experience interpreting, preparing and presenting in-depth reports on compliance and financial performance, and supporting the back office functions of a successful business.
Essential Criteria
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Demonstrated experience providing great customer service
- Demonstrated business acumen and current business development skills
- Demonstrated experience in reporting on financial and organisational targets to internal and external stakeholders including acquittal and accrual accounting practices
- Relevant Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce or Finance
- Demonstrated ability to provide strong leadership which empowers your team to succeed
Desirable Criteria
- Experience managing people and projects with private education organisations
- Completed Certificate IV TAE or TAA
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Demonstrated experience auditing and maintaining compliance functions within an RTO
- Demonstrated knowledge of issues surrounding the establishment, design and coordination of nationally accredited training
To be considered for this exciting new role please send completed applications addressing all essential and desirable criteria to:
Email - angela.chadwick@wesleymission.org.au .
Applications Close: 1pm Tuesday 28 May 2013
Previous applicants need not apply.
The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. Indigenous People are encouraged to apply.
Clinical Support Officer
Dalmar Clinical Services
- Part time position
- 1 x position in Gosford and 1 x position in Maitland area
Wesley Dalmar as a result of enhanced funding is developing a range of support services to assist children and young people in Out-of-Home Care. We are currently seeking two Clinical Workers in the Gosford and Maitland areas for an exciting hands-on role where you will be part of a dynamic team that provides assessment, intervention and facilitates access to appropriate community resources and services.
Essential Criteria
- A degree in Psychology, Social Work or Welfare
- Experience in supporting families and strong Clinical Assessment skills
- Demonstrated ability to implement Parenting Programs (Triple P, 123 Magic)
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement therapeutic interventions with children and young people with behavioural difficulties
- Ability to work flexible hours and independently
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in Out-of-Home-Care – Foster Care and Residential
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in providing staff and client training
Salary and working conditions will be in accordance with the Social, Community and Disability Services Industry Award with generous salary packaging opportunities.
For further enquiries or to obtain an information pack please contact Erin Wilkinson on 02 4305 3300.
Written applications addressing the above criteria to:
Leigh Plummer, Clinical Services Manager - Central Coast
PO Box 3516 Tuggerah, NSW, 2259 OR
Email – leigh.plummer@wesleymission.org.au
Applications Close: Friday 31 May 2013
The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. Indigenous People are encouraged to apply.
Assistant in Nursing
Wesley Hospital Ashfield
- Part time position (2 shifts per week, night duty 10pm-6.30am)
- Reputable Private Psychiatric Hospital
- Friendly and attractive working environment
Wesley Mission has a real mission – to change the lives of those in need. Wesley Hospital Ashfield has gained an excellent reputation in the private and public sector and is known for providing quality care and maintaining ethical values whilst operating as a commercial activity.
Wesley Hospital Ashfield is a 38 bed mental health facility located in Milton Street Ashfield, offering an extensive range of inpatient and day patient services. As a teaching hospital of the University of New South Wales, we are involved in teaching medical, clinical psychology, art psychotherapy and nursing students.
We currently have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Assistant in Nursing passionate about making a difference in the mental health field. The shifts will be based in our Eating Disorder Ward where the AIN will monitor patients overnight, maintain up to date patient files, complete regular patient checks and counsel patients who are in need of support during their stay in hospital. Full training will be provided.
Essential Criteria
- Certificate III or higher in Aged Care or equivalent fields
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication
- Vaccination Card
- Experience with Mental Health and counselling skills
Desirable Criteria
- Experience with night duty shift work
If you’re keen to work where you can really make a difference, please send your application addressing the above criteria or make enquiries to:
Tim Lucas, NUM Wesley Hospital Ashfield
91 Milton Street
ASHFIELD NSW 2217
Phone - (02) 9716 1400
Email - tim.lucas@wesleymission.org.au
Applications Close: Tuesday 11 June 2013
The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. Indigenous People are encouraged to apply.
