Children and Family Worker

at  The Salvation Army

Number of Positions Available:
1
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ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
Why this role matters
The Salvation Army (Salvos) Moe Corps is a Christian Church. We share the love of Jesus by caring for people, creating faith pathways, building healthy communities, and working for justice. Our faith convinces us that hope, purpose, and fulfilment can be everyone’s story. Whether people are looking for connection, guidance, social support or community, Salvos will welcome you.
About the role
We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Children and Family Worker to provide support for the Corps Officer in delivering the mission of The Salvation Army. The role will involve overseeing and coordinating community and Corps-based ministry activities, with a focus on children, youth, and their families, while also engaging with the corps community to maintain current activities and facilitating new opportunities within the Latrobe Valley Corps and local community.
Reporting to the Corps Officers, this is fixed-term full-time position, contracted until June 2027, based in Moe, VIC.

You will successfully

• Develop, implement and oversee existing and new community and ministry based activities and initiatives for children, youth and families
• Facilitate community partnership meetings with internal and external community partner for purpose of ministry based activities in a state school setting
• Provide secretarial and/or administrative support requiring a high degree of judgement, initiative, confidentiality and sensitivity in the performance of work
• Provide training and guidance to Volunteers; encouraging, equipping, developing, and empowering them to appropriately support the mission
• Volunteers are recruited, trained and effectively engaged to support children, youth and family activities, in line with TSA policies and procedures
• Supports Pastoral Ministry of Latrobe Valley Salvos

You will have

• Minimum Diploma in either Community Services or Chaplaincy or Similar is desirable
• Community experience in a local church either as a staff member or volunteer
• Experience in Community Engagement on behalf of a religious institution or not-for-profit organization is desirable
• Demonstrated experience in community engagement on behalf of a religious institution or not-for-profit organisation is desirable
• Demonstrated experience in developing and running community-based activities
• Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of community service
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of volunteers
• Sound communication skills (written and verbal)
• Solid level of computer literacy, including exposure to accounting and databases desirable
• Capacity to facilitate groups and one to one with a particular focus e.g. faith-based groups
• A Current VIC Driver’s Licence
• Current VIC Working With Children’s Check
• Available and flexible to attend camps, retreats and be involved in some after-hours activities including Sundays

What we offer

• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

How to Apply
If you’re excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboratio

Please refer the Job description for details