• Part-time (0.8 FTE) or full-time (38hrs per week) role
• Based in Sydney and working with communities across New South Wales and Australia
• Have a direct impact on saving lives
• Frequent intrastate and interstate travel required.

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-led disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters”.

About the program

Wesley LifeForce provides suicide prevention services that educate and empower local communities, supporting people most at risk. Established in 1995, Wesley LifeForce began as a response to the growing number of suicides in Australia. Wesley LifeForce delivers suicide prevention training to educate and equip Australians with the tools to recognise and help someone who is at risk. Since 2002, we have provided suicide prevention skills training to more than 40,000 people in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote Australia.

About the role

This is a role that offers many rewards for committed individuals. Facilitating and delivering suicide prevention training to community members and targeted professionals around Australia, this is an autonomous role as part of a supportive and collaborative team across Australia. The role involves community networking and working with local services. You will need solid experience as a Trainer or Facilitator, and may have a nursing, teaching, or counselling background. Other aspects of the role include program review, development, and continuous improvement.

Mental health training experience will be highly regarded, however comprehensive training in Wesley Mission’s programs will be provided.

This role reports to the National Training Manager, based in Adelaide, and works with team members in NSW and across Australia.

This position requires frequent intrastate and interstate travel.

Essential criteria

• experience working in mental health or counselling or suicide prevention
• demonstrated experience in delivering effective adult education programs
• superior facilitation/presentation skills
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• ability to work in a team environment and autonomously
• excellent organisational skills and the capacity to work with minimal supervision
• proficiency in digital tools and technology for communication and task management
• availability for frequent intrastate and interstate travel
• current driver’s licence.

Desirable criteria

• current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• passionate attitude to adult training and education
• experience working with CALD communities
• accreditation as an ASIST or Mental Health First Aid trainer
• cultural awareness and sensitivity.

A position description is attached.

Benefits of working at Wesley Mission

• Employee Access Program
• career growth and training opportunities in a valuable sector
• attractive tax saving salary packaging.

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.