Workforce Wellbeing Specialist

About us: 

Everyone has a story. And here at Wesley Mission Queensland, 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:

Are you passionate about creating a healthy and positive work environment? Wesley Mission Queensland is seeking someone who is passionate about Workplace Wellbeing and looking at innovative ways to drive employee engagement. As a Workforce Wellbeing Specialist, you will play a key role in fostering a culture of wellness, resilience and recognition. This role will provide you opportunity to: 

• Assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive Workforce Wellbeing Program 
• Further grow and develop our existing Employee Recognition Program  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate wellbeing initiatives 
• Deliver engaging workshops, events and education sessions 
• Manage our Mental Health First Aid Network 
• Provide guidance on stress management, work-life balance and employee engagement
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of wellbeing programs. 

About You :

• Have a genuine passion in wellbeing and wanting grow and develop within this space 
• Experience working within a Human Resources or Health Wellness environments 
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills 
• Excellent interpersonal and persuasive skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships and engage with a range of stakeholders 
• Tertiary qualifications in Wellness, Human Resources, Health, Accessibility or similar
• Knowledge of mental health and wellbeing strategies 

Why Join Us:Wesley Mission Queensland brings together people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. 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 recognised 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 
• Flexible working hours and where applicable a hybrid working strategy 

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.  

Wesley Mission Queensland respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We acknowledge Elders both past and present, whose ongoing effort to protect and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will leave a lasting legacy for future Elders and leaders. 

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.