Wesley Community & Family Care

• permanent full-time position
• based in Blacktown
• salary SCHADS Level 4 + super + attractive salary packaging benefits

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. 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

The Commonwealth Government is funding this new pilot program as part of its $1.1 billion commitment in the 2021-22 Federal Budget to help end violence against women and children. Wesley Mission will lead this pilot program in NSW and the ACT.

The Escaping Violence Payment (EVP) program will provide assistance for individuals wanting to leave a violent partner. This includes financial assistance, along with goods, services, and any assistance they may need to establish a safe place to live.

About the role

We are looking for a Purchasing Administrator who is conscientious, reliable and motivated about making a difference. As Purchasing Administrator, you will be working with team leaders, caseworkers and support workers who practise a trauma-informed and client-centred casework model supporting women and children escaping violence.

Our vision at Wesley Communities is to be the best we can be in a harmonious and supportive workplace. All staff work hard to develop and maintain harmonious working relationships in an autonomous and friendly work environment. Wesley Communities has a career development pathway to ensure all staff have access to professional training and on-the-job opportunities to grow and develop their skills.

Essential criteria

• minimum 2 years’ experience in administration and related duties
• demonstrated experience in office administration, data collection, databases, book-keeping, and budget reconciliation
• proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel & Outlook
• record keeping and data entry
• show initiative, plan and anticipate potential problems
• ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• current NSW or National driver’s licence
• Working with Children Check & criminal record history check
• Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and Code of Conduct.

Desirable criteria

• experience with Wesley Mission processes including knowledge and experience in using the ‘PeopleSoft Finance’ software program
• previous experience in a family and domestic violence support setting.

Recruitment process

• brief telephone conversation to confirm details of the role and arrange a telephone interview
• telephone interview
• online aptitude testing and a behavioural questionnaire
• face-to-face interview at Penrith
• reference & probity checks.

If you have any queries, please contact Janaki Chandrasekaran on [email protected] using the subject line: Purchasing Administrator - Escaping Violence Payments enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0499 554 780.

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.

A position description is attached.