Community Engagement Coordinator

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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

The Salvation Army Corps is a Christian 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 Programs, Community Support and Emergency Relief, Thrift Shop engagement, and life groups.

We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Community Engagement Coordinator, at our Marion Church location. Reporting to the Corps Officers, this is a permanent, part-time position offering 26 hours per week.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award, level 3.

• Oversee community connections in the foyer space during weekly opening hours ensuring the Missional Relational, Professional, Model of Engagement is actively evident, ensuring effective relationships are established with community members and site staff/volunteers.

• Coordinate, oversee, and develop The Salvation Army Marion’s existing and future community engagement programs: currently but not restricted to: Monday Coffee and Sweet Treat, Tuesday Cheese Toasties, Fresh Produce Friday and meal program in consultation with Corps Officers. New programs are to be referred to Corps officers for approval and must be based on and relevant to

• Identify community needs that fall within current service gaps and delivery objectives, work within TSA’s mission, values and policies, and provide opportunity for spiritual engagement. All planning, implementation and evaluation of community engagement activities must align with local community needs and wants and align with the corps local mission plan.

• Work with the volunteer reception team and other Salvation Army onsite programs to manage community members needs/requests when presenting to reception.

• Co-ordinate the receipt and provision of material aid.

• In consultation with Corps Officers, ensure appropriate preventative action is taken in relation to potential high-risk situations or hazards as needed, with all current risks to community members, staff/volunteers and TSA identified and reported as soon as possible.

• Minimum diploma level qualifications in a relevant discipline (Community Services, Social Work or related discipline) or willingness to obtain/ or equivalent experience.

• Experience in community engagement on behalf of a Christian Church or not-for-profit organisation will be highly regarded.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and running community-based activities and working with individuals from vulnerable and culturally diverse backgrounds.

• Experience managing volunteers or employees.

• A national police record check is required.

• Current and valid Working with Children Check.

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. W e 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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration