• be part of a large for purpose organisation
• permanent full-time position
• based in Sydney or regional NSW
• make a meaningful contribution to reconciliation

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 “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”

About the role

The Reconciliation Action Lead is a permanent, full-time role to support the development and implementation of Wesley Mission’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), and subsequent RAPs. Reporting to the General Manager for Communications & Partnerships, the Reconciliation Action Lead will work with the RAP Working Group to deliver effective initiatives identified by our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff around relationships, opportunities and respect.

Wesley Mission works alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people all over Australia every day and is embedding the process of reconciliation as one of the key outcome areas of our 2023 Strategic plan.

You will use your well-developed project experience, ideally within HR/Community Services and working knowledge of a RAP to achieve the deliverables identified within the plan by collaborating at all levels with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

About you

It is a great opportunity for a committed individual with:

• extensive experience in managing projects to completion in a multi-disciplinary community services organisation
• experience in building strong and engaged connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and community members
• experience in developing and delivering Reconciliation Action Plans
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• current driver’s licence, Working with Children Check, COVID-19 Vaccination.

The benefits

You will have the opportunity to access a range of benefits including:

• salary packaging (reduce the tax you pay and increase your take home pay)
• fully maintained vehicle (including for private use) or a car allowance
• professional development opportunities.

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and Code of Conduct.

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 (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number).

This is an identified position for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.