AddressEveryone has a story. And here at Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ), we feel privileged to stand alongside the families, children, couples and seniors that we support each year. We’re an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping people across Queensland build stronger and more inclusive communities since 1907.
About the role:
WMQ strives to be an employer of choice for all its employees, welcoming people from diverse backgrounds and maintaining an inclusive approach to all our workforce, where all employees feel as though they belong. This role exists to champion Reconciliation, by supporting the Manager of Reconciliation and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging as a senior and integral member of the Reconciliation team.
The role focuses on supporting the execution of the deliverables within the WMQ Reconciliation Action Plan Innovate 2.0.
The Reconciliation Senior Officer, with the direction from the Manager, Reconciliation and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging is responsible for the delivery of key engagement and learning activities, including leading face-to-face employee yarning circles, employee cultural education sessions and community engagement. The role is also integral in supporting the delivery of WMQ’s First Nations employment targets.
This is a First Nations (Indigenous) Identified position. WMQ recognizes that being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational requirement for this position, as outlined in s25 of the Anti-Discriminations Act 1991 (Qld).
About you:
Essential:
- You understand the importance and uniqueness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their cultures, knowledges, and experiences and can respectfully and effectively engage with Australia’s First Nations peoples.
- Sound understanding of all aspects of Reconciliation, within a large complex organization.
- Strong influencing, administration and face to face presentation skills.
- The ability to consistently role-model positive leadership behaviors and an inclusive mindset, especially to persons within our workforce who come from diverse backgrounds.
- Aptitude and ability with related application systems and technology.
- Excellent attention to detail, personal organization and time management skills as well as the ability to prioritize and work effectively in a busy environment.
- Willingness to work within the Philosophy, Policies and Procedures of Wesley Mission Queensland and the Uniting Church in Australia.
- Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement.
- Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ policy. 1
- Current Driver’s License and willingness to drive in the course of work.
Desirable:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications would be highly desirable.
- Experience working in a similar role.
Why WMQ?
At Wesley Mission, we value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.
We offer our team members:
- Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognized as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace!
- Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
- Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage
- Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel
- Dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
At WMQ we are committed to recruiting exceptional individuals who align with our mission of fostering inclusive and compassionate communities. We recognize that standard recruitment processes may not fully capture the potential of individuals, particularly those from marginalized groups. If you require any adjustments or support during our recruitment process that will enable you to effectively showcase your abilities and qualifications, please inform us how we can assist you.
This position for a Reconciliation Senior Officer is an First Nations Identified role. It is essential for the effectiveness of this role that it be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as a genuine occupational requirement. Therefore, we will only consider applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people for this vacancy. Applications from candidates who do not meet this criterion will not be reviewed.
Additionally, it is required that one of your referees be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to your knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to the cultural capabilities needed for this role. This will help ensure that our recruitment process aligns with our commitment to genuine community representation and cultural integrity.
WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives and WMQ Policy.
