About Us

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.

We strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.

About the Role

This Mental Health Administration Officer role sits within the Care and Wellbeing directorate of WMQ and will work closely with the General Manager – Mental Health and the Mental Health Services Leadership team.

Working in collaboration with mental health leaders and internal and external stakeholders, this position provides secretariat and administrative support, short project management and coordination activities for mental health and suicide prevention services across WMQ.

Key Role Accountabilities:

Assist the General Manager – Mental Health with general administrative duties including diary and email management and meeting secretariat services.

Assist with the compilation of project management documentation, including reports and spreadsheets.

Assist Mental Health Services with the coordination of events.

Coordinate the Mental Health Services Job Shadow Program.

Coordination and communication of relevant business processes, procedures and requirements across Mental Health Services.

Timely dissemination of communications across Mental Health Services.

Ensure that service agreements and funding contracts are on record and up to date.

Administratively support the establishment of new mental health services to WMQ including supporting recruitment and small project tasks as required.

Maintain relationships with essential stakeholders (internal and external), facilitating effective communications and recording key outcomes for follow up.

Where appropriate, participate in the development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities that continually improve the service we provide.

Other duties consistent with the position where required and/or requested by the General Manager – Mental Health.

About You

Significant demonstrated experience providing high level administrative support; or extensive equivalent work experience.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organisational and time management skills, and the ability to manage project timelines.

Flexibility and an ability to manage multiple tasks/projects concurrently.

Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment by sharing information, supporting colleagues and respecting different skills.

High levels of computer literacy including MS 365 package, strong organisational skills.

Desirable:

Experience working within a mental health setting.

Business related qualification.

What makes a difference for us:

Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement.

Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.

Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.

Why Join Us

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

Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel

WMQ Limited'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 or WMQ Limited Policy.