Project Officer

Wesley Care finder and Financial Wellbeing Program

• part time position available (30 hours per week)
• specified 12-month contract with a potential to extend
• based at Penrith, NSW
• salary packaging benefits available.

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 programs

Wesley Care finder program is designed to assist older people in accessing and understanding the aged care system. Care finders will provide specialist assistance to help connect participants to relevant programs and supports in the community.This program is funded under the Primary Health Networks (PHN).

Wesley Financial Counselling is a free, face-to-face, confidential counselling for individuals and families experiencing personal financial difficulties and crisis. The program is funded by several funding bodies such as DSS, OFT and GambleAware.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Specialist to work within the Early intervention and Counselling portfolio, to support the ongoing review and strategic development of our Carefinders, Emergency Relief and Financial Counselling services. This support will ensure current programs are operating at optimum capacity and are operating in line with contractual obligations.

The Project Specialist is a professional, pragmatic and highly organised leader, who will:

• work with the leadership team and QRC to ensure policies and processes are current, practical and being used.
• conduct program review and develop Operations action plan to ensure contractual compliance
• conduct compliance file reviews
• conduct program review and develop action plan, ensuring all programs are operating within WHS guidelines
• work with BU team and Leadership team to review CRM systems upgrade projects to ensure appropriate fit for service functionality
• complete monthly reports for Care finder and Counselling services
• reporting systems and processes are streamlined and support staff to complete reports in a timely and accurate manner.

This is a dynamic and challenging opportunity for an experienced professional to join a committed organisation that is well respected in the sector.

Wesley Mission provides regular supervision and support for all staff as well as range of opportunities for professional development and staff benefits.

Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a Working with Children’s Check and criminal record history check.

Demonstrated behaviours

To be successful in this position, candidates must possess the following:

• willingness to affirm Wesley Mission’s vision, mission and values and enthusiastically advocate our Word and deed ministry
• confident professional with strong initiative and business acumen.
• relates well to a range of people with sound listening and problem-solving skills
• displays unconditional positive regard during all workplace interactions
• confident professional attitude with strong initiative
• displays emotional maturity and resilience
• passion for supporting vulnerable and in need individuals
• dedication to developing strong relationships with local community
• willingness to learn and accept feedback.

Essential criteria

• qualifications in Diploma in Project Management
• demonstrable experience with proven results in
  • project management
  • systems development
  • data base management
  • strategic planning management
• excellent time management, multi-tasking, attention to detail and follow-up skills
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• computer confidence, especially using Microsoft Office Word and Excel.

Remuneration

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Level 6, with capacity for salary packaging and the provision of a fully maintained motor vehicle available for private use. Superannuation is paid in addition at 11%.

Closing date

15 March 2024.

Apply now

Please send your most recent resume and a cover letter addressing the essential criteria set out above to: Claire.Marsden@wesleymission.org.au

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and Worker code of conduct. 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 (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.