Divisional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Divisional Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Engagement Coordinator to join our National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander team.

Why this role matters

The Salvation Army celebrates diversity. We respect, value, and acknowledge the traditions, spiritualities and languages of the oldest living cultural history. We value the knowledge and contribution Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders will bring to The Salvation Army and therefore want to work hard to create an inclusive workplace and develop Indigenous careers.

We are proud to have launched our first national Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), with a focus on commitment to having respectful relationships and the mutual flourishing of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employee, you can join our Burra Burra Network, connect regularly with our Salvation Army Territorial Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Team, have access to Sorry Business leave, and most importantly, feel safe and supported when at work.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Divisional Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Engagement Coordinator to join our National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander team. This position will be based in Victoria, providing cultural support and guidance to our Christian Ministry and Social Programs across the state. We recognise the key to our success is an exceptional Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and we are seeking an outstanding individual to join our team in transforming The Salvation Army.

You will successfully
- Be the key contact point and provide cultural insight, support and guidance to the organisation to build their cultural capability and competency at a divisional (state/territory) level
- Providing statewide and national advice and support to TSA mission expressions eg Ministry, Homelessness, AOD etc to successfully implement the National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability & Competency Framework
- Contribute to the broader agenda of cultural capability at the state and national level; project manage and/or collaborate across streams/departments for identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander initiatives outside of the framework
- Work collaboratively with mission expressions to enhance and strengthen TSA faith pathways for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples

This is a permanent full time position reporting to the General Manager Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Team and is located at our VIC Divisional Headquarters in Mitcham.

You will have
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Demonstrated experience engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers
- Demonstrated understanding of contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people
- Experience in dealing with complex and diverse issues for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities and methods of providing culturally appropriate solutions
- Experience in a Christian ministry position would be advantageous
- Willingness to undergo a national police record check is required
- Current employee working with children/vulnerable people check
- A valid driver’s licence
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._

Applicants must be of Aboriginal Australian and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; and identify as an Aboriginal Australian and/or Torres Strait Islander.

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
- Flexible working conditions
- 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

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