Community Engagement 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
Corps is a community-focused church, partnering with the wider community to help transform one life at a time with the love of Jesus. This is achieved through Sunday Worship Services, Community Support and Emergency Relief, and small groups.
About the role
We are seeking a values-driven Community Engagement Worker who will work with the Maroochydore Salvos Team to develop, facilitate and deliver quality needs-based community programs to engage the community with Maroochydore Salvos and build support for the achievement of The Salvation Army mission. Build relationships with key internal & external stakeholders to develop, deliver and assess relevant community-based activities that effectively meet the needs of the local community.

You will successfully

• Relationship building and development of community support and partnerships.
• Develop new initiatives and activities that meet needs in our community that align with our mission
• Be responsible for existing community ministries and activities and (in consultation with the Corps Officer and Maroochydore Salvos Team) develop new and innovative community engagement activities.
• Get alongside and seek to encourage, equip and empower people in crisis through engagement in Maroochydore Salvos community activities and referrals to Salvation Army and other community service providers.
• Help build a team of community engagement volunteers who are mobilised to support all community engagement ministries.

You will have

• Tertiary qualifications in Community Services/Social Work – minimum certificate level, or relevant experience or
• Experience in community engagement on behalf of a religious institution or not-for-profit organization.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and running community-based activities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate with community partners and community members.
• Current WWCC - Blue Card QLD

This is a permanent, part-time (22.8hrs per week) position located in Maroochydore, QLD. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award Level 3.
What we offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Flexible working conditions
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity
• 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

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

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