Community Engagement Worker

The Salvation Army's Portland Corps has been actively serving the community of Portland and surrounding areas since 1885. Portland Corps is a people-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 Supports, Emergency Relief, Thrift Shop engagement, and volunteer supported community services.

The Community Engagement Worker supports the Mission Objectives of The Salvation Army (TSA) in the Glenelg Shire, through Community Engagement opportunities, volunteer coordination and support of Corps activities and initiatives.

This is a 13 month Max-Term, Part-Time opportunity (12 hours per week, through to 30 June 2025), based in Portland VIC.

• Connect and build relationships with community members connected with The Salvation Army Portland and encourage further engagement with TSA services and activities;
• Provide general support with frontline administration needs, day-to-day operations, general correspondance and office enquiries in relation to Corps activities;
• Assist with online enquiries, monitoring social media and the upkeep of Corps website content;
• Manage the recruitment and coordination of volunteers to support TSA programs, activities and initiatives
• Coordinate Work for the Dole, Corrections, or other similar community or Corporate volunteer resource programs when required;
• Conduct regular team meetings to address operational matters, reinforce TSA's mission and values and ensure engagement of all employees and volunteers.

• Tertiary qualifications in either Community Services/Development, Social Work, Leadership & Management or similar - Minimum certificate level or relevant experience required;
• Demonstrated experience in developing and running community-based activities, prioritising tasks and managing time effectively;
• Experience in Community Engagement on behalf of a religious institution or not-for-profit organisation
• Sound presentation and communication skills (both verbal and written) with an ability to interact with a variety of people;
• The ability to have difficult conversations with volunteers relating to accountability and performance.

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 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.

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.