Wesley Health Conferences and Education Services

• Full-time office based position
• Option to be based in a Capital City nationally.
• Leading a national team delivering Suicide Prevention services
• Regular National Travel
• Salary packaging and company vehicle provided

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

Since 1995 Wesley Lifeforce Suicide Prevention Networks (Networks) have been reducing suicide by engaging, empowering and encouraging local communities to deliver bespoke Suicide Prevention programs. Lifeforce harnesses community diversity to co-design and pilot innovative ways to solve Suicide and its causes. In community, through community, with community.

More about the program here: wesleylifeforce.org.au. 

About the role

The Lifeforce Networks National Program Manager is responsible for leading the strategy and delivery of the Lifeforce Suicide Prevention program.

You will travel nationally several times each month to collaborate with government and industry stakeholders, work with university partners in data collection and analysis, and make a difference by reducing the impact of suicide on communities across Australia.

To succeed you will have a demonstrated history delivering large complex programs, you will be known for your “can do” attitude and have a passion to reduce suicide and its impacts. You have strong business acumen, knowing your passion for performance is having an impact on people across the street, across town and across the country.

You will be known as a “Cheer Leader” not a “Fear Leader”.

Internally you will support Suicide Prevention Coordinators in every state and territory, collecting and reporting on data and performance, coaching and mentoring staff to expand the programs reach, and sharing innovation with leaders from 135 communities.

Externally you will engage with state and federal leaders, funding bodies and industry stakeholders – promoting partnerships and collaboration’s while meeting industry and contractual expectations.

Essential criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Leadership, Health, Business or Social Services
• Demonstrated experience in leading a large team deliver services across a multi-site footprint
• Demonstrated experience in financial and data collection and 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

Desirable criteria

• Qualifications in Suicide Prevention or Mental Health.
• Experience in preparing and submitting government reports and tender applications
• Experience working with vulnerable population groups including those with an increased risk of suicide or poor mental health
• High level public presentation skills

A position description is attached.

For further information, , please contact:

Contact name Isti Kusmandini

Phone: 0405 467 225

Email: [email protected], using the subject line: Lifeforce Networks National Program Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.