Recent News

15
May
WCIG Goldmark College Shines at the 2012 NESA Practitioners Conference

At the Sebel Albert Park Hotel in Melbourne. WCIG’s Goldmark College was one ... More

24
Apr
Sandy the Warhorse’s Plaque Installed at Maribyrnong Community Centre

On Wednesday April 4th at the Maribyrnong Community Centre, one very importan... More

17
Apr
A message from the CEO

If the hive of activity we’ve got buzzing away at WCIG is any indication, the... More

WCIG Vision Statement and Strategic Goals

WCIG VISION

WCIG is innovative, high quality and effective provider of employment services working beside those most affected by unemployment as they seek to find meaningful roles in our community.

WCIG MISSION

Creating Partnerships for Employment.

WCIG VALUES

These are the things we value and aspire to in our community;

  • Relationships which embrace dignity, community and mutual respect
  • Optimism that is lived out in positive attitudes about people and expectations of success and growth
  • Innovation including creativity, responsiveness, risk taking and flexibility
  • Diversity that acknowledges differences and appreciates the diverse needs of individuals and groups
  • Advocacy which makes us socially proactive for the most disadvantaged
  • Staff who are committed to the goals of the organisation and their own development

Strategic Directions 2006 To 2011

Core Business

WCIG’s Core business focuses on services that assist people to:

  • Overcome personal barriers
  • Gain vocational skills or further their education
  • Prepare for employment
  • Find employment
  • Remain in employment
  • Advance their careers

Strategic Goals

WCIG’s Board in conjunction with the senior managers have identified four main areas that will underpin WCIG’s activities over the next five years.

 

1. Innovation and Service Excellence

WCIG consistently delivers high quality, effective services in all contracted areas

Goal 1: Project systems and processes are reviewed to assess and improve their efficacy on an ongoing basis.
 
Goal 2: WCIG continues to develop innovative models of work and employment in services.
 
Goal 3: WCIG will identify areas or groups of people with high levels of need and develop services delivery models and processes to meet those needs.
2. Strategic Partnering

WCIG creates and maintains effective partnerships on all levels to maximize the skill and resources available when organizations or people join forces.

Goal 1

WCIG maintains excellent working relationships with contract managers, funding bodies , researchers and policy makers to facilitate service delivery improvements at a macro level.

Goal 2

WCIG will establish and maintain good relationships with like organizations and other community service organizations in order to minimize duplication and effectively use our areas of expertise.

Goal 3

WCIG will create and maintain strategic partnership with employers at all levels in order to maximize employment opportunities for our job seekers and improve our service delivery.

3. Organisational Development and Excellence

WCIG's internal processes, resources and systems effectively support the work that is being done in the projects.

Goal 1

WCIG's working environment is cohesive, positive, productive and supportive.

Goal 2

COM governance processes are comprehensive and effective.

Goal 3

All staff are appropriately resource, trained, and supported to achieve high quality results.

Goal 4

WCIG resources are developed and maintained at a high standard.

4. Effective Marketing and Public Relations

WCIG is well known in the market place for high quality, effective service delivery.

Goal 1

Corporate identity and sub-brands are developed and applied consistently to all WCIG projects.

Goal 2

Develop PR strategy and systems for each project.

Goal 3

WCIG is presented at industry forums and events.