Wesley Mission Melbourne: About

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Wesley Mission Melbourne is an equal opportunity employer with around 700 staff. We deliver 43 services from over 94 locations across metropolitan Melbourne. Our head office is in Lonsdale Street.

Staff positions in our offices are listed in this section. All jobs advertised externally are posted here, so check this screen regularly if you are interested in working with us.

All prospective employees for positions with direct client contact and/or positions with responsibility for financial transactions are required to undergo a police records check. The information collected minimises the potential risks to our clients. Wesley is required to collect such information as part of our contractual obligations for Department of Human Services funded programs. For more information, please click here

Wesley Lifeline Training Unit Training Coordinator – Permanent, Full Time Lifeline Trainer(s) – Fixed Term, 0.6

The Wesley Lifeline Training Unit (WLLTU) is a busy and productive team of professionals providing high quality training and professional development to Lifeline Staff and Volunteers, as well as delivering training to external organisations and contributing to the wider functioning of the Youth, Homelessness & Counselling Directorate of Wesley Mission Melbourne. Experience designing and delivering training packages relevant to the provision of telephone counselling services is essential. This is an exciting period of expansion for the WLLTU.

For a position description please contact Jenny Wing, on 9666 1298 or email jwing@wesley.org.au. Written applications addressing the key selection criteria should be marked “Confidential” and forwarded to: Ilkin Il, Manager Lifeline, Wesley Mission Melbourne, Locked Bag 8, A’Beckett Street PO Melbourne VIC 8006 or emailed to iil@wesley.org.au. Applications close on Thursday, 29th May 2008.

Wesley Do Care Social Support Coordinator (Frankston) Part time – 30.6 to 34 hours per week

Wesley Do Care is a volunteer-supported program that works with socially isolated, frail older people, adults with a disability and carers in its Social Support Service.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic coordinator to join our small friendly and supportive team. This position is based in Dandenong.

You will be responsible for assessing, reviewing and matching client’s on a one to one basis or group activity, as well as volunteer recruitment, training and supervision. An interest in working with small groups in a social context is important.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in human services, driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle are essential.

For a Position Description phone 9771 6137. Applications addressing key selection criteria should be forwarded by 27 May to the Senior Regional Coordinator: ptucker@wesley.org.au Wesley Do Care Southern Region. Previous applicants need not re-apply.

Do you have a passion for people and want to do something meaningful?

Wesley Mission Melbourne is a not for profit organisation which provides innovative services that support disadvantaged people to live meaningful lives. We have a full-time vacancy for an experienced receptionist at our Dandenong Hub location.

This unique role combines reception for Wesley Disability Services Southern, Wesley Disability Community Services and Wesley Do Care Southern. Ideally you will have a passion for interacting with people face to face and over the telephone, exceptional organisation, time management and administration skills. You will be passionate about making a difference and enjoy contact with people from diverse backgrounds.

Previous experience in a community service organisation would be an advantage.

A Police Records Check will be required.

For a position description, please call 9771 6111. Written applications including a letter addressing the key competencies of the role and marked “Confidential” should be addressed to: Senior Administration Coordinator: email rking@wesley.org.au by 16th May 2008.

Wesley Disability Support Southern is a program of Wesley Mission Melbourne providing accommodation and support to adults with intellectual disabilities in the Southern region of Melbourne.

We are currently seeking an experienced, dynamic and committed Team Leader for a position located in the Frankston area. The successful applicant will lead a small team of staff to work with residents with varied needs to support them to achieve their goals in life.

Mandatory Requirements:

This is a permanent position of 60+ hours per fortnight, involving shiftwork and sleepovers. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Residential and Support Services Award.

For further information and for a copy of the position description please contact Leanne Souter on 9771 6111. Written applications must address the key result areas outlined in the position description and should be marked “Confidential” and forwarded by April 15, 2008 to: Mail: Leanne Souter, Residential Co-ordinator, WDSs, Locked Bag 8, A’Beckett Street PO, Melbourne 8006. Fax: Attention: Leanne Souter on 9771 6126, Email: lsouter@wesley.org.au.