Community Engagement Lead

Are you passionate about your community?

About the role
We are seeking a dedicatedCommunity Engagement Lead! You will use a capacity building approach to work in partnership with the South East, Communities for Children partner organisations to develop and promote programs that focus on achieving better outcomes for children pre-birth to 12 years and their families.

Responsibilities include

• Experience in delivering programs and activities for children, pre-birth-12 years, and their families
• Knowledge of social inclusion and strategies for 'hard to engage' families
• Computer literacy, with experience in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Graphic Design program
• Highly developed communication skills e.g. oral, written, and interpersonal
• Evaluation, data collection and report writing skills
• Ability to exercise high level of judgment and initiative

This is a fixed-term part-time position, 30.4 hours per week contracted until June 2026, based in Derwent Park, TAS. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Award Level 5.

What you will have

• Relevant tertiary degree or Diploma with at least 3 years' experience OR
• Significant experience in the non-government sector
• Well established networks in non-government sector and experience in working with State and Federal Government funding agencies
• Demonstrated success in Community Development and capacity building activities/programs
• Current Valid Driver's Licence
• Occasional interstate travel and regular intrastate travel

Benefits working at The Salvation Army

• We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Free On site car parking
• Access to a fleet vehicle for work related travel
• Mobile phone & laptop
• Professional development budget
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

Enquiries Only
For further questions of the role please contact Liana Harding at *************@salvationarmy.org.au

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!

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.

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.

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 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 Collaboration.