Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Program

• Full-time fixed term maternity leave contract position until 30 June 2022
• Based Ermington (Sydney) location
• Commencing 5 July 2021
• Provide vital support to suicide prevention training team

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 program

Wesley LifeForce is a national suicide prevention program which delivers suicide intervention training and supports communities to develop localised suicide prevention initiatives.

About the role

We are seeking a highly organised and efficient administrator whose primary responsibility will be to provide outstanding administrative support to suicide prevention services staff at Wesley Mission. Your success in this role will be dependent not only on your administrative skills, but also the extent to which you get involved in promoting the program to key members of the community.

You will most likely have previous experience in administrative or office management roles in a small to medium business, or in a training organisation or in a not-for-profit enterprise. You will be self-motivated and confident in building relationships.

Essential criteria

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated ability to think for yourself and work autonomously.

Desirable criteria

• Proven administration experience
• Experience in training administration and organisational activities.

Remuneration

Salary and employment conditions are negotiable with generous salary packaging benefits available.

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.

For further information, please contact Bethany Farley on 0428 547 384.