Community Engagement Worker

Number of Positions Available:

1

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Why this role matters

As the Community Engagement Worker you will develop, facilitate and deliver quality needs-based community programs to engage the community with Streetlevel.

This is a fixed-term, permanent part-time position, 24 hours a week for 12 months.

The role you could play
- Build relationships and develop community support and partnerships
- Develop new initiatives and activities that meet needs in our community
- Be responsible for existing community ministries and activities and develop new and innovative community engagement activities
- Get alongside and seek to encourage, equip and empower people in crisis through engagement in Streel level community activities and referrals to Salvation Army and other community service providers
- Provide training and guidance to Volunteers & Students including encouraging, equipping and empowering them to appropriately support the Street Level community
- Liaise with Team Leader and Street level team regarding budget for community engagement opportunities, and be involved in submissions for grants from local council etc

What you will bring
- Tertiary qualifications in Community Services/Social Work - minimum certificate level, or relevant experience
- Experience in community engagement on behalf of a religious institution or not-for-profit organization
- Demonstrated experience in developing and running community-based activities
- Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate with community partners and community members
- A willingness to undergo a National Police check

What we offer
- Maybe eligible to NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- 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
- 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. W_
- 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 are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_