Community Engagement Manager

At the Salvation Army Employment Plus (EPlus), we've worked with over 200,000 businesses across Australia and seen well over half a million Australians successfully placed in employment. We don't ever see a job, as just a job. We see a job as an opportunity for a better, more secure, more stable and empowered life.

About the opportunity

As a Community Engagement Manager, you will contribute to the success of Employment Plus Disability Employment Services (DES) program by developing and strengthening strategic partnerships with local community organisations, attracting eligible participants who are looking for assistance to find employment and represent EPlus at community partner events and job fairs.

The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the DES Program Manager & Team Leaders and will have the responsibility to:

• Increase commenced caseloads through various activities and relationship building in the community
• Establish, maintain and nurture strategic partnerships that support growth and enhanced servicing
• Facilitate collaboration between external partnerships and EPlus DES teams
• Coordinate community partner events and EPlus attendance at local events and market days
• Generate monthly Community Development reports outlining activities and progress
• Design an ESA profile and portfolio outlining opportunities and strategies for future tenders
• Compile partnership information within the relevant Portal

This is a 12-month, fixed term opportunity with a possibility to extend.

About you

• Demonstrated experience in business development, account management or B2B sales
• Proactively builds and sustains effective internal and external relationships
• Possesses highly developed influencing, negotiation, and communication skills
• Demonstrates excellent organisational skills, managing competing demands within tight time-frames
• Capable of identifying, assessing, and developing new opportunities aligned with organisational plans
• Demonstrated understanding of disabilities and the disability support sector is desirable
• Prioritises client satisfaction, maintains a high standard or professionalism and delivers exemplary customer service
• A valid drivers license is required for this position

What we offer

• Attractive remuneration & NFP salary packaging benefits ($15,900 tax-free + meal & entertainment benefits)!
• Great work-life balance with an opportunity for a 9-day fortnight or an accrued day off every 4 weeks
• Discounted fitness memberships, health insurance, retail discounts and more
• Attractive leave benefits with access to purchase leave, 12 weeks paid Parental Leave and up to 5 days paid leave per year to support the Salvos
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives, fostering a supportive and inclusive approach to your overall wellbeing
• Long-term employment opportunities within the EPlus & wider Salvos networks
• Comprehensive and supportive on the job training

At Employment Plus, we value diversity and strive for inclusivity in our recruitment process. If you are a person with a disability and require an adjustment, such as alternative application methods, or if you have a general enquiry about a role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at ***************@salvationarmy.org.au. Please specify the job title and location in the subject line.

A current Working with Children Check or relevant state equivalent is a mandatory requirement for this position. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a police check, it is not mandatory to have a clear criminal history.

Employment Plus is an equal employment opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds. We provide an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of our people. Employment Plus is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people and protecting them from harm.

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