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Wesley Education, Harm Prevention and Social Enterprise
- Fulltime office-based position
- Carlingford/Pitt St/ Wollongong location.
- Providing portfolio wide support to meet KPIs
- Project managing strategic growth projects
- Supporting teams with tenders and financial analysis
- Salary packing and company vehicle options
About us
Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. 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, and health services.
Our Vision is “A Spirit disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters”.
About the program
The Education, Harm Prevention and Social Enterprise portfolio provides a diverse range of commercial and government funded programs nationally including: children’s services, disability programs, a registered training organisation, conference and catering businesses, financial and gambling counselling, suicide prevention and mental health related services.
Our diversity allows us to design and pilot innovative ways to solve challenging problems.
About the role
The Strategic Projects and Performance Lead position is responsible for leading innovative projects relating to the portfolio strategic plan. You will have a growth mindset with a head for numbers and a heart for people. You will have strong financial acumen but prefer to work face to face with a team knowing you’re having an impact on people across the street, across town and across the country.
The Strategic Projects and Performance Lead will support national operations, programs, management and staff to
Internally you will support the teams financial review and analysis each month, collecting and reporting on data, coaching and mentoring staff to make data informed decisions, and leading tender and business growth projects.
Externally, this includes supporting our compliance with various legislative, regulatory, industry and contractual requirements.
Essential criteria
- Tertiary qualifications in finance, accounting or business.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic project management methodology
- Demonstrated experience in business and data analysis
- Proven ability to easily build rapport with a diverse range of people
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure while meeting financial and engagement targets
- high level of customer service skills
Desirable criteria
- Qualifications in Project Management methodologies and practice.
- Experience in preparing and submitting tender applications
- Experience training and mentoring emerging leaders
- Experience working with diverse businesses and clients
Closing date
22 September 2025
Apply Now
Please see a copy of the position description below.
Please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria to: isti.kusmandini@wesleymission.org.au
Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.
The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
