Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Engagement Officer

Salvation Army

Mount Druitt, NSW, Australia
Base: above award wages + super + allowances; bonu...
Engagement with aboriginal and torres strait islander communities
Post placement employment support
Culturally appropriate training and mentoring
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities committed to transforming lives and futures for the better

Job Summary

  • The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities committed to transforming lives and futures for the better.
  • This role focuses on providing strong engagement and post placement support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander jobseekers and employers to facilitate retention and sustained employment outcomes.
  • Benefits include above award wages plus super and allowances, generous salary packaging, paid parental leave, learning and development opportunities, and career progression within a socially impactful organisation.

Matching Summary

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities committed to transforming lives and futures for the better.

Salary

Base: Above Award wages plus super and allowances; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year, meal and entertainment benefits, paid parental leave, novated car leasing, learning and development

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
  • Post placement employment support
  • Culturally appropriate training and mentoring
  • Relationship building with stakeholders
  • Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants
  • Driver’s licence essential

Nice-to-have

  • Advanced communication skills
  • Experience in employment services or recruitment
  • Ability to work in multi team environment
  • Knowledge of Cultural Competency Framework
  • Connection to Burra Burra Support network

Key Requirements

  • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
  • Current valid driver’s licence
  • Experience in employment services or recruitment
  • Working with Children Check
  • National Criminal History Check

Work Rights

Must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent

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