Community Engagement Worker

The Salvation Army

Nambour, QLD, Australia
Base: not specified; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Community engagement and program delivery
Relationship building with community members
Emergency relief and assessment activities
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities focused on 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 focused on transforming lives and futures for the better.
  • This role involves building strong community relationships, delivering emergency relief, coordinating food distribution, and supporting community events and volunteer engagement.
  • Employees benefit from salary packaging, generous parental leave, flexible working arrangements, ongoing training, and cultural support initiatives.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free plus $2,650 meal entertainment benefit; generous paid parental leave; purchased leave scheme; flexible working arrangements

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Community engagement and program delivery
  • Relationship building with community members
  • Emergency relief and assessment activities
  • Volunteer recruitment and coordination
  • Referral pathway facilitation
  • Coordination of food collection and distribution

Nice-to-have

  • Person-centred support respecting cultural preferences
  • Connection to pastoral care and ministry support
  • Event organisation and participation
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports

Key Requirements

  • Tertiary qualifications in Community Services or Social Work
  • Experience in community engagement in not-for-profit or faith-based organisations
  • Current Driver’s Licence
  • Working With Children Check
  • Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Work Rights

Working With Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check required

Tailored Resume

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