Learning & Development Assistant

Assist with the induction of new staff, volunteers and managers when they join Wesley Mission and provide L&D expertise to Wesley Mission services and projects.....

• Friendly and professional People & Culture team
• Part-time administrative role
• Based in north-west Sydney
• Administrative support and reporting role

About Wesley Mission

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 services in Sydney and NSW ranging from child and family care, counselling, disability services, aged care, homeless services, employment, training and education.

Our Vision is “Doing all the good we can because every life matters”.

About Wesley Learning & Development

The Learning & Development team is part of Wesley People & Culture. We provide orientation and education programs for staff, volunteers and managers. It is our team’s mission to support people at Wesley Mission adapt to Wesley Mission’s culture and systems when they begin their journey and when changes occur.

Who we’re looking for

You are someone who is well organised and have strong administrative skills. You also like working with data and preparing reports.

Your organisational skills will also be useful for preparing and packing materials for staff onboarding events.

You have a curious mind that enjoys improving processes and making the most of information systems.

You enjoy working with a wider team of ‘People & Culture’ professionals in organisational development, human resources, health, safety and wellbeing.

You are able to work on site for the 6 month probationary period.

Please download and view the Position Description.

Selection criteria:

Essential:

• Intermediate Microsoft Office Excel skills
• Efficiently navigate multiple platforms – e.g. booking systems, HR systems, information and communication systems
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills in Word and Outlook
• Typing speed of 40 wpm

Desirable skills/knowledge and qualifications:

• Experience working in a not-for-profit or community service organisation
• Certificate in Business Administration
• Reporting tools and data analytics (e.g. PowerBI, MS Forms)
• Excel tools: lookups, pivot tables, advance formulas and functions to enhance data reporting
• Current drivers licence

The benefits

You will have the opportunity to be part of a supportive team, develop your career and access a range of benefits, including:

• professional development opportunities
• salary packaging (reduces your tax and increases your take home pay)
• study leave and financial assistance
• discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• other retail discount benefits through Blue Card
• career pathways in Learning & Development and associated HR roles

How to apply

Please send your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description. For further information or to apply, please email john.swinburn@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. Wesley Mission is committed to diversity, inclusion and reconciliation. Guided by our vision of doing all the good we can because every life matters, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and social demographics, and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.